Senior Controller, Multi-Entity Cannabis Ops (Hybrid)

Centaurus Farms; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Centaurus Farms in Boulder, CO is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the finance function for a two-state cannabis operator. You will own monthly close, inventory costing, and intercompany accounting while building a scalable finance platform.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a bookkeeper, work with operations across Colorado and Kentucky, and implement ERP and Metrc processes to support growth. The role is hybrid with in-office days on Tue-Thu.

Qualifications

• Hands-on controller with recent closing experience.
• Eight+ years in accounting, preferably in manufacturing, cannabis, or consumer products.
• Multi-entity experience across states.
• ERP or inventory system implementation experience.
• Comfort communicating numbers to operations leaders.
• CPA preferred; cannabis experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close for parent and operating entities across Colorado and Kentucky.
• Oversee debt, intercompany balances, and cost allocations.
• Manage inventory valuation and product costing from cultivation to packaging.
• Lead inventory system rollout with BOMs and link to the GL.
• Ensure tax compliance and liaise with external tax and auditors.
• Oversee cash, payables, receivables, payroll, and lender reporting.
• Prepare budgets and variance analyses with department heads.
• Establish internal controls over cash, inventory, and approvals.
• Lead and grow the finance team as Kentucky expands.

Skills

Hands-on controller

Inventory experience

Cost accounting

Multi-entity

ERP implementation

Owner-facing communication

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

ERP / BOM system

Metrc

Payroll platforms

Job description

Centaurus Farms in Boulder, CO is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the finance function for a two-state cannabis operator. You will own monthly close, inventory costing, and intercompany accounting while building a scalable finance platform.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a bookkeeper, work with operations across Colorado and Kentucky, and implement ERP and Metrc processes to support growth. The role is hybrid with in-office days on Tue-Thu.