Assistant Controller

JARS Cannabis; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cannabis retailer in Troy, Michigan is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations. You will manage financial reporting, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and lead the accounting team. The ideal candidate has over five years of progressive accounting experience, a degree in Accounting or Finance, and strong organizational skills. This role represents a great opportunity to contribute to a culturally inspired workplace focused on community and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience with time spent in a leadership or management role.
• Experience with preparing consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong payroll accounting knowledge and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements including income statements and balance sheets.
• Manage payroll accounting and ensure compliance with reporting standards.
• Supervise accounting staff and provide training for new hires.

Skills

Leadership skills

Accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Compliance knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage

Power BI

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller - Corporate - Troy, Michigan

Ready to elevate your career path to a new all-time high?

JARS Cannabis is more than just your average cannabis brand and retailer. We are a culturally inspired organization on a mission to rewrite the existing narratives that surround cannabis, one community at a time. We seek to empower the future leaders of our industry while creating an inclusive workplace environment that is fueled by celebrating the intersection of cannabis with creativity, community, and collaboration.

Implementing a progressive approach, we aim to provide only the highest quality of product and service to our customers and the communities that we are fortunate to inhabit. Striving to set a new standard of professional excellence in cannabis retail, our highly motivated team is comprised of knowledgeable experts who are committed to making the integration of cannabis into any lifestyle both easy and accessible.

Does this spark your interest? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

What we are looking for:

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in managing the financial operations of an organization. They assist the Controller in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring accurate reporting, and managing accounting functions. The role involves overseeing daily accounting activities, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to financial planning and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Play a key role in the management of payroll accounting and related expense and liability accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
• Manage and oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations.
• Supervise accounting staff, including accounts payable/accounts receivable for Michigan and Colorado locations.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to the accounting team and training all new hires.
• Assist in developing and implementing process improvements for increased efficiency.
• Collaborate in the implementation and management of financial systems.
• Support the Controller in financial planning, forecasting, and strategy development.
• Identify opportunities for process optimizations.
• Provide explanation for variances in monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience with time spent in a leadership or management role.
• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• Sage and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Experience with preparing consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including oversight of payroll expense recognition and payroll-related liability accounts (wages, tips, taxes, benefits, and withholdings), reconciliation during month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing accounting processes and procedures including prior work experience with standard costing methods.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process.
• Significant hands-on experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Team-oriented, deadline-driven individual with strong interpersonal, organization and communication skills.

JARS Cannabis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. JARS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need