The Role

The Controller is responsible for leading all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and audit activities. This role owns the integrity of the Company's financial statements and accounting processes while supporting the organization's growth across cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operations.

The Controller will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Treasury, and external advisors to establish scalable accounting processes, improve financial visibility, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.

This position reports to the CFO and is based in Attleboro, MA.

Financial Reporting & Close Process

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements
Prepare of monthly financial reporting package to include a balance sheet, income statement, P&Ls broken out for each Nova Farms business vertical, variance to the budget report, cash flow forecast, breakeven analysis and backlog
Maintain monthly close calendar and reporting deadlines
Oversee account reconciliations and balance sheet integrity
Review journal entries and accounting estimates
Coordinate monthly management reporting requirements

General Accounting & Technical Accounting

Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP
Manage accruals, reserves, fixed assets, depreciation, and prepaid expenses
Oversee inventory accounting and cost accounting processes
Evaluate accounting treatment for new transactions, contracts, and business initiatives
Support implementation of standard costing and inventory valuation methodologies

Inventory & Cost Accounting

Maintain accurate inventory valuation across cultivation, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail operations
Oversee inventory reconciliations and cycle count processes
Review inventory reserves and write-offs
Analyze production variances, yield variances, and inventory absorption
Support development of SKU-level standard costs
Partner with Operations to improve inventory controls and reporting accuracy

Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

Oversee AP, AR, and payroll functions
Ensure timely processing of vendor payments and customer collections
Monitor aging reports and collection efforts
Review payroll processing and payroll tax compliance
Establish scalable procedures and controls for transactional accounting activities
Support cash management and Treasury processes

Tax & Regulatory Compliance

Coordinate preparation of federal, state, and local tax filings
Support income tax, sales tax, excise tax, and payroll tax compliance
Coordinate with external tax advisors
Ensure compliance with cannabis-specific reporting and regulatory requirements
Monitor changes in accounting, tax, and cannabis regulations

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

Design, implement, and monitor internal controls
Maintain appropriate segregation of duties and approval workflows
Develop accounting policies and standard operating procedures
Identify process improvement opportunities across accounting operations
Lead implementation and optimization of accounting systems and financial controls
Improve reporting automation and data accuracy

Audit & External Stakeholder Management

Serve as primary accounting contact for external auditors
Coordinate annual financial statement audits and reviews
Manage workers' compensation, sales tax, lender, and regulatory audits
Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
Support lender reporting and compliance requirements
Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies

Team Leadership

Build, develop, and manage the accounting team
Establish departmental goals, priorities, and performance expectations
Mentor and develop accounting staff
Create a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Assist in recruiting and onboarding accounting personnel as the organization grows

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
CPA required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Public accounting experience preferred
Manufacturing, consumer products, retail, or cannabis industry experience preferred
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Experience managing month-end close and audit processes
Experience with inventory and cost accounting
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams

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