Cannabis Finance Compliance Lead

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Financial Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance in Virginia’s cannabis sector. You will interpret complex rules, conduct financial audits, and advise internal teams and licensees on obligations, with a focus on risk assessment and investigative rigor.

The role emphasizes coordination with enforcement, legal, and licensing partners, maintaining thorough documentation, and ensuring ethical, confidential handling of financial information throughout

Qualifications

• Principles of accounting, auditing, and financial analysis.
• Regulatory frameworks governing the cannabis industry.
• Anti-money laundering (AML) concepts and financial risk indicators.
• Business operations, financial reporting systems, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, investigative, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software, spreadsheets, and data analysis tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizing, documenting, and managing multiple investigations.
• Interpret complex financial data and identify inconsistencies.
• Apply laws, regulations, and policies to real-world financial scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Applies state cannabis financial regulations and compliance standards.
• Interprets statutes, administrative rules, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Advises internal teams and licensees on regulatory expectations and compliance obligations.
• Conducts financial audits, risk assessments, and transactional reviews.
• Identifies financial irregularities, fraud indicators, or money laundering risks.
• Evaluates financial controls, reporting systems, and documentation for compliance accuracy.
• Investigates financial compliance cases including on-site audits and record reviews.
• Coordinates with enforcement, legal, licensing, and external partners to gather information.
• Maintains investigative files, timelines, and case documentation.
• Ensures investigations follow legal standards and agency procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Financial Compliance Manager to oversee regulatory compliance in Virginia’s cannabis sector. You will interpret complex rules, conduct financial audits, and advise internal teams and licensees on obligations, with a focus on risk assessment and investigative rigor.

The role emphasizes coordination with enforcement, legal, and licensing partners, maintaining thorough documentation, and ensuring ethical, confidential handling of financial information throughout