Director, Retail FP&A

Cresco Labs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match program

Discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced Director, FP&A. The role reports to the VP of Finance and partners with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and profitability analysis.

Lead a finance team, drive treasury and data-driven decisions, and support strategic initiatives including store openings and M&A. The ideal candidate has 7–10 years in senior FP&A, strong analytical and communication skills, and a proven ability to influence across levels in a fast-paced, regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years in a senior FP&A finance role with leadership experience.
• Project budgeting, cost controls, and ROI experience required.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems (BI reporting, dashboards, KPI development).
• Proven knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, US GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Strong leadership and ability to influence across leadership levels.
• Able to handle ambiguity and drive change in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with management to prepare and analyze financial results, forecasting, and budgeting analytics.
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals.
• Drive insights into performance for investments in store openings and M&A.
• Design and refine financial processes to support a dynamic organization.
• Provide management readouts on variances and key drivers on a cadence.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting including KPIs and dashboards.
• Collaborate with IT on financial systems and reporting design.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with senior leadership to influence strategic decisions.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

ROI analysis

BI reporting

KPI development

US GAAP/IFRS

Leadership

Change management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in finance or accounting

MBA preferred

Tools

Adaptive Insights

Hyperion

SAP BPC

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced Director , FP&A. This individual will report to the VP of Finance at HQ. The Director , FP& A will support and partner with business leaders on the key financial initiatives of Cresco Labs . This individual will be responsible for financial planning, budget management, forecasting, reporting, strategic data analysis, and evaluating ways to improve profitability. This individual will help lead the development of financial management strategy while driving execution and advising regional/functional leaders. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is exceptionally organized and possesses great attention to detail. This individual thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

CORE JOB DUTIES

• Partner with management to prepare and analyze financial results, forecasting, and budgeting analytics
• Manage and develop a team of high performing finance individuals
• Drive insights into business performance to support complex decision making, including investments in New Store and M&A
• Design, drive, and continue to refine the implementation of process and procedures to support the dynamic organization
• Provide readouts to management on a standard cadence on variances from the established budget and the key drivers
• Contribute to the management of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including financial statements, KPIs, and metric dashboards
• Strong interpersonal skills combined with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with maturity to liaise with senior management
• Collaborate with IT on financial systems and reporting design
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred
• 7-10 years of experience in a senior FP&A finance role, previous experience leading a team
• Project budgeting, cost controls, and ROI experience required
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems preferred, including, BI reporting, dashboard, modeling, and KPI development (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, SAP BPC, etc.)
• Proven knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, US GAAP and/or IFRS standards, tax laws, etc.
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow through on assigned tasks
• Strong leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and work together across all levels of leadership, including executive leadership
• Ability to efficiently handle ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent

In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process.

Pay Range

$170,000 - $185,000 USD

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
• Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• The company does not offer employment-based visa sponsorship for this role or any other position, now or in the future. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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