Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, where you'll play a crucial role in preparing SEC filings and ensuring financial accuracy. This position not only allows you to leverage your expertise in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting but also provides opportunities for professional growth and impact. Collaborate with external auditors and internal teams to enhance financial processes and disclosures. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to tackle complex accounting challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in a dynamic and inclusive environment focused on shaping the future of cannabis as a healthcare solution.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in SEC reporting or public accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q and 10-K.
• Conduct accounting research and support complex transactions.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Workiva

Job description

AWH is looking for a highly motivated accounting professional ready to make a big impact, grow their career, and leave their mark! AWH is searching for a Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting to prepare the Company's SEC filings, including Form 10-Q and Form 10-K, and play an active role in ensuring the accuracy of all financial information disclosed externally. This person will also research and analyze technical accounting matters and reports directly to the SVP, Financial Reporting.

Location: Remote with NYC metro area location requirement for occasional in-person meetings.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning, preparation, review and overall coordination of quarterly and annual SEC filings (Forms 10-Q and 10-K) and support other public filing documents.
• Prepare various disclosures, including the financial statements, footnotes, and MD&A.
• Manage quarterly processes that support our 10-Q/K disclosures, including assisting with the consolidation process.
• Coordinate internal information requests, prepare supporting documentation, and compile information that supports SEC filings, including tie-out support.
• Perform a key role in accounting research efforts to analyze and support the treatment of complex transactions, including the preparation of accounting memos.
• Perform disclosure research and review examples of peer company financial statement disclosures.
• Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assist in determining the impact on financial statements and disclosures.
• Work closely with the external auditors and various internal working groups to coordinate and manage audits and reviews.
• Review XBRL tagging of financial statements and footnotes.
• Assist in supporting the quarterly earnings release and investor updates, as applicable.
• Support a continuous improvement mentality by reviewing current processes and helping to suggest areas of improvement to facilitate a more efficient SEC and financial reporting process.
• Lead other special projects, as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 5-8 years of professional experience; prior SEC reporting and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA preferred.
• Exposure to financial reporting and financial statement review.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP is required, combined with the ability to research accounting issues.
• Highly detail oriented and organized, with the ability to adhere to assigned deadlines and a strong sense of ownership.
• Pro-active mentality and a problem solver with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office products, excellent Excel skills are required.
• Strong technical/system skills, experience with Workiva is a plus.

Work Environment

This position performs duties in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.