Accounting Manager

Metrc; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metrc, a rapidly growing regulatory technology leader, is seeking a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager in Lakeland, FL. You will own the monthly close for multiple entities, ensure US GAAP compliance, and strengthen internal controls while guiding a dedicated accounting team.

This is a hands-on leadership role in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment. You will collaborate with Finance, Tax, and external auditors to deliver accurate, audit-ready records and continuous process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years directly managing an accounting team.
• Experience in a multi-entity organization with intercompany activity and consolidations.
• Experience owning a full month-end close cycle.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP software, NetSuite preferred.
• Experience supporting external audits as a primary point of contact.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be able to work on-site 3 days per week in our Lakeland, FL office.

Responsibilities

• Own close calendar and lead monthly close across all entities, ensuring accurate financials under US GAAP.
• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, and GL management.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team; review work and conduct performance reviews.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations; drive resolution of aged items.
• Prepare monthly flux and variance analyses with Finance to explain results.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation in line with US GAAP.
• Serve as primary liaison for annual financial audit and manage deliverables.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity experience

Financial close

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Excel

Job description

Metrc is the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory systems in the United States and is growing extremely rapidly to expand globally. We provide a solution that combines advanced software, radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, a dedicated customer-support team, and a secure database to track and trace cannabis from growth, harvest, and processing to testing, transport, and sale. As a Senior Accountant, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a fast-moving, fluid environment, and be passionate about implementing change, great processes and procedures in a commercial setting at a fast-growing technology company.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

The Accounting Manager owns day-to-day accounting operations across Metrc's entities and leads the accounting team, delivering an accurate, on-time close and audit-ready records. This is a working manager role — reviewing the team's work, strengthening close and reconciliation processes, and partnering with Finance, Tax, and our external auditors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own close calendar and lead monthly close across all entities, ensuring accurate financials in accordance with US GAAP
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team, including review of work, and performance reviews
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, driving aged or unexplained items to resolution
• Prepare monthly flux and variance analysis, and partner with Finance to explain results and support reporting
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation in line with US GAAP
• Serve as primary liaison for annual financial audit and manage deliverables

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years directly managing an accounting team
• Experience in a multi-entity organization, including intercompany activity and consolidations
• Experience owning a full month-end close cycle
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with ERP software, NetSuite preferred
• Experience supporting external audits as a primary point of contact
• Exceptional time management, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to work on-site 3 days per week in our Lakeland, FL office

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard and mouse.