SVP, Controller

Cresco Labs
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), stock options, employee discount
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 24, 2024
COMPANY OVERVIEW Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs' mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. If you're interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today! MISSION STATEMENT At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) Controller to join our finance team. The SVP Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, with a particular focus on public filings and compliance for a publicly traded company. This role requires a strong leader with excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial principles and practices, as well as experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance. CORE JOB DUTIES Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Manage the preparation and filing of all required SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings. Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure SOX compliance. Oversee and drive key projects for Finance, including standard costing, intercompany standardization, and other cost analysis projects to support ERP implementation Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support decision-making. Support finance integration projects; lead integration of new acquisitions for certain accounting areas, carveouts and divestitures Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. Support the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification required. Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. Public company experience required. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. Proven experience in SEC reporting and SOX compliance. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Knowledge of ERP systems. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. BENEFITS Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA") Notice to Applicants: Please read theCalifornia Employee Privacy Notice("CA Privacy Notice") regarding Sunnyside* and its affiliate Cresco Labs' policies pertaining to the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information. This CA Privacy Notice supplements the information contained in theSunnyside* Privacy Policyand applies to California resident employees and job applicants. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contactingCCPAnotice@crescolabs.com Reporting a Scam:Cresco Labs is aware of fictitious employment offers being circulated from various sources. Many of these schemes consist of an alleged offer of employment with Cresco Labs with the intention of gaining personal information, including payment and/or banking information. Be aware that fraudulent job offers and correspondence may appear legitimate: they may feature a Cresco Labs logo, they may appear to originate from an official-looking email address or web site, or they may be sent by individuals purporting to represent Cresco Labs or an entity which includes the word Cresco Labs in its name.Please note that Cresco Labsdoes notask for payment or personal banking information as a condition of employment. Any personal information is requested for payroll or state badging purposes only. Applications can be securely submitted through our career's pages. We are working diligently to block this from happening.Beware if an offer of employment looks too good to be true. Never divulge personal and banking information or send money if you are unsure of the authenticity of an email or other communication in the name of Cresco Labs. If you are in doubt, please contact us atReport-a-spam@crescolabs.comwith questions.