Multi-Brand CRE Controller & CFO (Cannabis)

Northstar Growth Companies; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Growth Companies in Bloomington, MN seeks a hands-on Controller to own financial controls across Commercial Investors Group, Velora Title, and Chillwater Cannabis Shop. This is a multi-entity, full-time role with responsibility for ledger integrity and month-end close.

The ideal candidate will audit ledgers, manage reporting, and drive 280E cannabis accounting insights. CPA preferred; must be MN-based and able to commute three days weekly to the Bloomington office.

Qualifications

• Commercial real estate net lease accounting and CAM reconciliation.
• Strong Google Sheets/Excel with advanced formulas and models.
• Proven systemization of accounting processes and adoption of technology including AI.
• Must be able to commute to Bloomington, MN three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting across all brands to maintain ledger integrity.
• Audit the general ledger monthly after bank reconciliations are complete.
• Audit accounts payable for duplicates and duplicate payments.
• Prepare insurance accrual schedules and post scorecard results to EOSone.
• Produce the monthly close packet and brand-level variance narratives.
• Handle information requests from lenders, brokerage team, and brand presidents.
• Prepare diligence folders for loans, sales, and acquisitions.
• Coordinate federal/state tax returns with the outside CPA; own K-1 prep and distribution.
• Oversee cannabis tax filings and implement 280E considerations across entities.
• Drive CFO scope targets through margin, pricing, and cost discipline; build budgets and forecasts.
• Negotiate insurance pricing and assist with property tax appeals.

Skills

Spreadsheet models

Ledger integrity

Audit controls

AI in accounting

Education

CPA certification

Tools

AppFolio Property Manager

Yardi

RealPage

EOSone

Job description

Northstar Growth Companies in Bloomington, MN seeks a hands-on Controller to own financial controls across Commercial Investors Group, Velora Title, and Chillwater Cannabis Shop. This is a multi-entity, full-time role with responsibility for ledger integrity and month-end close.

The ideal candidate will audit ledgers, manage reporting, and drive 280E cannabis accounting insights. CPA preferred; must be MN-based and able to commute three days weekly to the Bloomington office.