Controller

Fernway; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

3 weeks PTO

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Pet insurance discounts

Gym membership

Job summary

Fernway is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function end‑to‑end across five states within a multi‑entity structure. The role owns close, consolidation, cost accounting, and compliance, acting as the technical backbone of a fast‑growing, highly regulated finance team.

This hybrid role requires a heavy in‑office presence during ramp‑up at our MA HQ, with expectations to work within 1.5 hours of Northampton, Worcester, Hartford, or Albany corridors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and full-cycle close ownership.
• Cost, manufacturing, and distribution accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities.
• Lead cost and inventory accounting in a multi‑facility production environment.
• Apply GAAP across ASC 330, 842, 606, 718, 740 with memos.
• Coordinate audits with external tax advisors.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with state cannabis regulators and lenders.
• Maintain ERP controls and documentation; mentor team.

Skills

GAAP ownership

Close & consolidation

Cost accounting

ERP proficiency

Advanced Excel

Cannabis industry experience

7+ years accounting

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

Datarails

Ramp

FP&A tooling

Job description

Controller

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Hartford CT

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team operating across five states under a multi-entity structure. The Controller owns the accounting function end-to-end: close, consolidation, cost accounting, and compliance - and serves as the technical backbone of the finance organization. This is a hands‑on leadership role suited to someone who can operate fluently in a complex, regulated, high‑growth environment.

This is a hybrid position with a heavy in‑office presence in our MA HQ during ramp up. Ideal candidates will be located within 1.5 hours of our Northampton, MA office (Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | Hartford, CT | Albany, NY area candidates encouraged to apply).

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial close & consolidation — Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting on a timely, accurate basis.
• Cost & inventory accounting — Supervision of direct manufacturing cost accounting, absorption costing, inventory valuation, and standard/actual cost true-ups in a multi-facility production environment.
• Technical accounting — Apply and document GAAP across inventory (ASC 330), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), stock comp (ASC 718), and income taxes (ASC 740), including memos and SOPs.
• Audit & tax — Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external tax advisors, including cannabis-specific positions (§280E, §263A/UNICAP) and support in other related areas.
• Regulatory & lender compliance — Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators across operating states and with senior lender reporting and covenant requirements.
• Systems & controls — Maintain and improve the ERP (Acumatica) and surrounding finance stack (Datarails, Ramp) design and enforce internal controls, workflows, and process documentation.
• Team leadership — Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (onshore and offshore); ensure adequate coverage, training, and accountability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management
• Strong technical GAAP foundation and demonstrated ownership of a full‑cycle close
• Cost/manufacturing/distribution accounting experience
• Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency

Preferred Experience:

• CPA
• Cannabis or other highly regulated, multi‑entity / multi‑state industry experience
• Familiarity with §280E and cannabis tax considerations
• Experience with Acumatica and FP&A/consolidation tooling

Experience the Fernway Advantage

• Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike)
• Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership