Cannabis Manager

Cjbs, Llc; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cjbs, Llc is seeking a Cannabis Practice Manager to lead engagements, supervise Cannabis staff, and drive the firm’s knowledge and delivery in this specialized sector.

The role focuses on ensuring timely, accurate work while expanding client relationships and maintaining high standards of compliance with industry regulations, including IRC 280E.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting is required or equivalent.
• CPA, EA, or CPA-eligible preferred.
• Experience in Cannabis industry or MSO tax department is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, review, and complete engagements and deliverables.
• Supervise Cannabis staff and senior staff associates; provide feedback and CE direction.
• Maintain resources for Cannabis problems and solutions.
• Develop client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm.
• Oversee Cannabis projects and staff, ensuring timely, accurate work.
• Coordinate scheduling, planning, and execution of Cannabis engagements.
• Review work papers and returns for policy and standards compliance.
• Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are followed.

Skills

Engagement leadership

Client relations in Cannabis

Mentoring staff

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

IRS 280E knowledge

Budgeting & planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting

CPA/EA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

CCH Axcess or similar

Oracle NetSuite

Odoo ERP/CRM

QuickBooks/tax software

Job description

Skills

• Plan, supervise, review, and complete engagements and deliverables
• Have previous experience working with an accounting firm in the Cannabis industry or previous experience in the tax department of an MSO
• Supervise both Cannabis Staff and Senior Cannabis Staff Associates, evaluate their progress and provide feedback to them, and review continuing education progress and direction for personnel
• Further their expertise in the Cannabis area, including maintaining a solid command of all resources and tools available to be able to solve complex problems and find relevant solutions
• Strong knowledge of IRC Section 280E
• Develop new client contacts and relationships beneficial to the firm
• Assist in appropriate firm administrative functions, including overseeing and delegating Cannabis projects as assigned by the partners
• Recognize opportunities to provide additional services to existing Cannabis clients
• Be recognized as the "go to" person for the Cannabis specialization
• Participate in and provide input on major decisions on procedures and processes
• Be identified by clients as their significant, trusted contact
• Oversee Cannabis projects and staff, including managing workloads and working with other Cannabis managers to ensure the successful completion of all engaged work in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
• Coordinate the overall scheduling, planning, and execution phases of Cannabis engagements, ensuring work is completed on schedule
• Maintain profitable realization rates and generate budgets
• Review work papers and returns and determine compliance with firm policy and professional standards
• Manage risk and ensure quality control procedures are being executed
• Represent the firm by presenting on Cannabis expertise at third-party functions and for in-house CPE
• Complete performance evaluations constructively and timely, and provide ongoing performance feedback to employees
• Maintain required annual CPE and ensure all direct reports are also compliant with appropriate CPE

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar products
• Proficient in Oracle NetSuite preferred
• Proficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferred
• Experience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere
• Bachelor's degree in Business and Accounting
• CPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred

Additional Items Of Note For Advancement Of Cannabis Managers

• Demonstration of growing technical abilities and communication skills
• Ability to teach, mentor, and foster team building
• Demonstration of leadership skills and potential
• Thirst for knowledge and desire to work hard and meet the demands of clients