Controller / Accounting Manager

The Cure Company; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cure Company is seeking a Controller / Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations within a regulated cannabis environment. You will lead accounting functions, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity across financial processes.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing complex financial operations, and knowledge of cannabis regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience in controller/manager roles.
• Experience in regulated industries, preferably cannabis or similar.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with GL, reconciliations, journal entries, audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations: GL, AP, AR, payroll, reconciliations, month/year-end closes.
• Prepare and analyze GAAP-compliant financial statements and reports.
• Manage financial reporting packages and operational performance analysis.
• Provide insights to leadership to support strategic decisions.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models for planning.

Skills

Excel advanced

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller / Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations within a highly regulated cannabis environment. This position will lead accounting functions, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and internal controls while ensuring accuracy and integrity across all financial processes.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing complex financial operations, and a thorough understanding of cannabis industry regulations and compliance requirements. This role requires a hands-on financial leader who can analyze data, improve processes, support business growth, and maintain strict financial controls in a fast-paced, highly regulated industry.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP and applicable accounting standards.
• Manage financial reporting packages, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and operational performance analysis.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership to support strategic decision-making.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning.

Cannabis Industry Compliance & Controls

• Maintain accounting practices that support compliance with cannabis regulations and state/local reporting requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls related to cash handling, inventory, purchasing, and financial transactions.
• Partner with operations, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail teams to ensure accurate financial tracking.
• Support compliance with cannabis inventory regulations, including reconciliation of production, inventory movement, and sales activity.
• Maintain documentation and processes necessary for audits, regulatory reviews, and tax reporting.
• Assist with cannabis-specific tax compliance, including considerations related to IRC Section 280E.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and cost tracking.
• Analyze production costs, inventory adjustments, waste, shrink, and variances.
• Collaborate with operational teams to improve cost controls and financial efficiency.
• Ensure accurate tracking of cannabis and non-cannabis inventory throughout the supply chain.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimize accounting systems, financial software, and reporting tools.
• Utilize advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support implementation and enhancement of financial systems as the company grows.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Provide guidance on accounting principles, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Promote accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting role.
• Experience in the cannabis industry, manufacturing, agriculture, retail, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing general ledger accounting, reconciliations, journal entries, financial statements, and audits.
• Knowledge of cannabis compliance requirements and inventory tracking systems preferred.
• Experience with cannabis accounting considerations, including 280E tax implications, preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, ERP systems, or similar financial platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, operations teams, and external partners.

Preferred Experience

• Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, or retail accounting experience.
• Experience supporting audits, tax preparation, and regulatory compliance reviews.
• Experience managing multi-location or multi-entity accounting operations.
• Experience with inventory-intensive businesses and operational cost analysis.

Pay range starting at 95,000 / yr

Why Join Us?

• Join a growing cannabis organization where your financial expertise will directly impact operational success, compliance, and long-term growth. We are looking for a financial leader who values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement while helping build a strong foundation for the future.