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A rapidly growing wellness company in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking a strategic Corporate Controller to serve as the organization's technical accounting authority and architect of its financial reporting and control environment. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, highly regulated industry and play a pivotal role in building scalable systems, strengthening governance, and driving enterprise credibility.
This is not a transactional accounting role. Core functions such as AP, AR, payroll, and operational accounting are already established. The Controller will focus on high‑impact initiatives-financial governance, audit readiness, inventory integrity, and reporting excellence-that support long‑term growth and strategic expansion.
Company Perks: -Unlimited PTO -Flexibility -Endless growth opportunities -Family first environment
This is a chance to step into a leadership role at a company that operates with the sophistication of a large enterprise while maintaining the agility of a growing business. You'll shape the financial infrastructure, influence strategic decisions, and help drive sustainable growth in a fast‑evolving industry.
Corporate Controller Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Financial Infrastructure Develop and maintain GAAP accounting policies, disclosure controls, and documentation standards. Prepare technical accounting memos (revenue recognition, leases, equity, inventory valuation, business combinations). Lead readiness for external audits, lender reporting, and governance reviews. Ensure accurate, consistent, and well‑documented month‑end close processes. Consolidations & Financial Reporting Manage multi‑entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and legal entity reporting. Deliver timely consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual). Standardize reporting packages for Board and senior leadership. Ensure compliance with ASC 842 and other technical accounting standards. Internal Controls & Compliance Establish a strong internal control environment aligned with GAAP and audit standards. Coordinate annual audits (financial, inventory, tax, compliance). Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including cannabis‑specific reporting requirements. Maintain governance over inventory accuracy and costing in a METRC‑regulated environment. Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Compliance on risk management processes. Accounting Operations Oversee Accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger). Implement and maintain accounting policies and internal controls across entities. Drive process improvements to accelerate close cycles and enhance accuracy. Manage working capital, cash management, vendor payments, collections, and treasury coordination. Audit, Tax & External Advisor Leadership Act as primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, valuation firms, and consultants. Maintain year‑round audit readiness and oversee PBC list preparation. Support cannabis‑specific tax compliance, including excise tax and 280E considerations. Systems, Data & ERP Leadership Strengthen ERP and seed‑to‑sale systems in partnership with IT and Finance. Ensure subledger‑to‑GL integrity and scalable, automated processes. Improve data quality and reduce manual work. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team across multiple sites. Set clear performance expectations and accountability standards. Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure financial and inventory accuracy. Strategic Support Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and investor reporting. Provide analytics on unit economics, margins, KPIs, and financial trends. Support M&A due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting. Assist with lender compliance, covenant reporting, audits, and capital‑raising activities.
Corporate Controller Education & Requirements: Bachelors Degree CPA (highly preferred) 10+years in progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, multi-entity, or inventory heavy environments. Leadership experience Proven success in audit ownership, technical accounting, and consolidations. Experience building scalable systems and financial governance frameworks. ERP experience (Business Central, NetSuite, SAP strongly preferred). High integrity, strong communication skills, and ability to challenge and influence effectively. Deep understanding of financial controls, risk management, and compliance.
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Company Perks: -Unlimited PTO -Flexibility -Endless growth opportunities -Family first environment
This is a chance to step into a leadership role at a company that operates with the sophistication of a large enterprise while maintaining the agility of a growing business. You'll shape the financial infrastructure, influence strategic decisions, and help drive sustainable growth in a fast‑evolving industry.
Corporate Controller Responsibilities:
Corporate Governance & Financial Infrastructure Develop and maintain GAAP accounting policies, disclosure controls, and documentation standards. Prepare technical accounting memos (revenue recognition, leases, equity, inventory valuation, business combinations). Lead readiness for external audits, lender reporting, and governance reviews. Ensure accurate, consistent, and well‑documented month‑end close processes. Consolidations & Financial Reporting Manage multi‑entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and legal entity reporting. Deliver timely consolidated financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annual). Standardize reporting packages for Board and senior leadership. Ensure compliance with ASC 842 and other technical accounting standards. Internal Controls & Compliance Establish a strong internal control environment aligned with GAAP and audit standards. Coordinate annual audits (financial, inventory, tax, compliance). Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, including cannabis‑specific reporting requirements. Maintain governance over inventory accuracy and costing in a METRC‑regulated environment. Partner with Legal, HR, Operations, and Compliance on risk management processes. Accounting Operations Oversee Accounting team (AP, AR, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and general ledger). Implement and maintain accounting policies and internal controls across entities. Drive process improvements to accelerate close cycles and enhance accuracy. Manage working capital, cash management, vendor payments, collections, and treasury coordination. Audit, Tax & External Advisor Leadership Act as primary contact for auditors, tax advisors, valuation firms, and consultants. Maintain year‑round audit readiness and oversee PBC list preparation. Support cannabis‑specific tax compliance, including excise tax and 280E considerations. Systems, Data & ERP Leadership Strengthen ERP and seed‑to‑sale systems in partnership with IT and Finance. Ensure subledger‑to‑GL integrity and scalable, automated processes. Improve data quality and reduce manual work. Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing accounting team across multiple sites. Set clear performance expectations and accountability standards. Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure financial and inventory accuracy. Strategic Support Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and investor reporting. Provide analytics on unit economics, margins, KPIs, and financial trends. Support M&A due diligence, integration, and purchase accounting. Assist with lender compliance, covenant reporting, audits, and capital‑raising activities.
Corporate Controller Education & Requirements: Bachelors Degree CPA (highly preferred) 10+years in progressive accounting experience in manufacturing, multi-entity, or inventory heavy environments. Leadership experience Proven success in audit ownership, technical accounting, and consolidations. Experience building scalable systems and financial governance frameworks. ERP experience (Business Central, NetSuite, SAP strongly preferred). High integrity, strong communication skills, and ability to challenge and influence effectively. Deep understanding of financial controls, risk management, and compliance.
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