Contract Accountant

Position Summary

The Accountant is the senior financial leader responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of all financial operations within a Retail Cannabis operation. Reporting directly to the President, this role oversees all accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, cash management, and cannabis industry-specific compliance requirements, including IRC Section 280E.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Present scheduled financial reports to the President and Board of Directors.
• Manage cash flow planning and forecasting to ensure adequate operational liquidity.
• Lead the annual budgeting process alongside the President and department leaders.
• Monitor budget-versus-actual performance and provide variance analysis.

Qualifications

Required

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in leadership.
• QuickBooks Mastery: Advanced hands-on experience managing complex ledgers within QuickBooks.
• Advanced Excel Skills: High proficiency building financial models, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
• Tech-Savvy Mindset: Demonstrated ability to learn, integrate, and troubleshoot modern retail software, METRC, and digital workflows quickly.
• Technical Compliance: Proven knowledge of GAAP, audit management, and financial statement preparation.
• Communication: Strong ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.