CFS
Corporate Controller
Grand Rapids, Michigan – A rapidly growing wellness company is seeking a strategic Corporate Controller to serve as the organization’s technical accounting authority and architect of its financial reporting and control environment.
Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Flexibility
Endless growth opportunities
Family first environment
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.
li>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.
Education & Requirements
Bachelor’s 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.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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Base pay range $145,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
Flexibility
Endless growth opportunities
Family first environment
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.
li>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.
Education & Requirements
Bachelor’s 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.
Seniority level Executive
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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