Controller

Fernway; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with match

Job summary

Fernway, located in Northampton, MA, is seeking an experienced Controller to manage the accounting function across a multi-entity structure. This hybrid role involves a hands-on leadership approach in a highly regulated and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, at least 7 years of accounting experience, and a strong technical background in GAAP. Join us for generous benefits, including 13 paid holidays and comprehensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management.
• Demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle close.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities.
• Supervise direct manufacturing cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external advisors.
• Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Strong technical GAAP foundation

Advanced Excel

Cost/manufacturing/distribution accounting experience

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Acumatica

Job description

Controller

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: HQ - Northampton, MA

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 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