Manager, Finance - External Reporting

Verano Holdings Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Verano Holdings seeks an experienced Manager, Finance - External Reporting in Chicago, IL to lead preparation of quarterly and annual financials, SEC filings, and disclosures. This role coordinates with Investor Relations, FP&A, Legal, and Treasury to ensure accurate, timely reporting and compliance with S-X/S-K.

The position requires CPA licensure, 5+ years in external reporting, and familiarity with Workiva, XBRL, and GAAP. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SEC/external reporting at a publicly traded company.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm, is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Regulations S-X and S-K.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of the Company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, ensuring conformity with U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations S-X and S-K.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, and tie-out process, and coordinate XBRL tagging and review workflows in the Company’s reporting platform (Workiva/Wdesk).
• Partner with Investor Relations, FP&A, Legal, and Treasury in the preparation and review of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external financial communications.
• Monitor accounting literature and SEC rulemaking for new reporting requirements and support implementation of new accounting standards.
• Own key recurring accounting and reporting areas such as the consolidated statement of cash flows, segment reporting, earnings per share, lease accounting, and impairment testing.

Skills

CPA license

SEC reporting

Excel

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Workiva/Wdesk

XBRL

SAP

SAP Analytics Cloud

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Manager, Finance - External Reporting

Requisition ID: 17588

Department: Finance - Controllership

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Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60610

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Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of the Company’s quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, as well as Form 8-K and other SEC filings, ensuring conformity with U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations S-X and S-K.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, and tie-out process, and coordinate XBRL tagging and review workflows in the Company’s reporting platform (Workiva/Wdesk).
• Partner with Investor Relations, FP&A, Legal, and Treasury in the preparation and review of earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external financial communications to ensure consistency with the filed financial statements.
• Monitor accounting literature and SEC rulemaking for new reporting requirements that may impact the Company, assess their impact, and support the implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure rules.
• Prepare quarterly accounting and regulatory update materials and other presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare position memos on new and complex transactions, including business combinations and divestitures, consolidation and variable interest entities, segment reporting, impairment, leases, contingencies, equity method investments, share-based compensation, going concern, significance testing, and statement of cash flows presentation.
• Own key recurring accounting and reporting areas such as the consolidated statement of cash flows, segment reporting, earnings per share, lease accounting, and annual impairment testing.
• Consult with finance and operating personnel across the Company’s businesses on accounting questions and the implementation of financial policies and procedures, advising on the accounting implications of business decisions.
• Work closely with key stakeholders in the development, revision, and maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external auditors on matters involving technical accounting, internal controls, and SEC reporting, and own the design and operation of SOX controls within the external reporting process.
• Conduct periodic analyses of financial results and disclosures to advise management on trends and emerging matters.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor external reporting staff, and contribute to the attraction, development, and retention of talent across Corporate Finance & Accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university is required; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent experience in SEC/external reporting at a publicly traded company.
• 2+ years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm, is strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Regulations S-X and S-K.
• Experience supervising, reviewing the work of, and developing others is preferred.
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk) and XBRL is strongly preferred; experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar ERP and reporting systems is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint are required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and flexible in hours during peak quarterly and annual reporting periods.
• Must be at least 21 years old, authorized to work in the USA, and willing to undergo a background check.

What We Offer

$105,000 - $120,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible for annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 10 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.