Senior Manager, External Reporting

Crescolabs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) match program

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Stock options

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting, to lead the corporate finance external reporting team in Chicago, IL. You will own the monthly close for stock‑based compensation and other equity transactions, drive the Certent implementation, and manage SEC and Canadian filings with a focus on accuracy and SOX controls.

You will mentor a team, coordinate with payroll and executives, and ensure GAAP compliance in a fast-paced public company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of accounting experience (public accounting and/or external reporting at a publicly traded company).
• CPA required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Experience with equity system implementation.
• Experience with financial and reporting systems (e.g., Certent, Intacct, BPC, Workiva).
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required.
• Ability to thrive within a post-start-up, fast-paced, public company environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent.
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual SEC filings and reports.
• Oversee EPS calculations including diluted share counts.
• Coordinate with auditors on audit requests.
• Perform technical accounting research and memos on equity/SBC.
• Manage XBRL tagging.
• Lead SBC month-end close and reconciliation.
• Lead Certent equity system implementation and data migration.
• Document processes and control procedures for Certent.
• Design and test automated reconciliations with GL payroll.
• Serve as system administrator post-implementation.

Skills

Equity accounting

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

MS Excel

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Change management

Auditing coordination

System implementation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

Tools

Certent

Intacct

BPC

Workiva

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting, to join our corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. The Senior Manager, External Reporting, will report to the Director of External Reporting & Consolidations and lead a team of external reporting analysts. This role will own the month‑end close for stock‑based compensation (SBC) and other equity transactions, lead the full implementation of the company’s equity accounting system, and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual filings as required under Canadian Securities Regulations and the SEC. Our ideal candidate must be a self‑starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

SEC Reporting

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual Canadian Securities Regulations and SEC filings
• Oversee the preparation of the earnings per share (EPS) calculations, including diluted share counts and weighted‑average share activity
• Coordinate with auditors on audit requests
• Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos on complex equity and SBC transactions under U.S. GAAP
• Manage XBRL tagging
• Participate in special projects and ad‑hoc requests as assigned

Stock‑Based Compensation – Month‑End Close

• Own the full monthly close process for stock‑based compensation, including calculation, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation
• Maintain and reconcile the SBC sub‑ledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Track and account for all equity award activity including grants, vesting, forfeitures, expirations, and modifications
• Calculate and record expense for all equity award types, including stock options and RSUs, using Certent
• Coordinate with VP of Compensation & Workforce Strategy and payroll on new hire, termination, and modification events impacting equity awards
• Maintain effective internal controls over the equity close process and support SOX compliance documentation

Equity Accounting System Implementation

• Lead the full implementation of Certent, the company’s equity accounting system
• Oversee data migration of historical equity grant data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and integrity of all records transferred to the new system
• Configure system award types, vesting schedules, valuation inputs, and accounting treatment to align with company policy and U.S. GAAP
• Document the business processes, system workflows, and internal control procedures for Certent
• Design and validate system‑generated accounting outputs, ensuring accurate integration with the general ledger and financial reporting systems
• Build and test automated reconciliations between the equity platform, payroll, and the general ledger
• Serve as the primary system administrator and subject matter expert post‑implementation, managing ongoing configuration and updates

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of external reporting analysts
• Set clear expectations for each team member around their individual roles and responsibilities
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional judgment, and continuous improvement

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years of accounting experience (public accounting and/or external reporting at a publicly traded company)
• CPA required
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow‑through on assigned tasks
• Experience with equity system implementation
• Experience with financial and reporting systems preferred (e.g., Certent, Intacct, BPC, Workiva)
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations required
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required
• Ability to thrive within a post‑start‑up, fast‑paced, public company environment
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent
• Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner

BENEFITS

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

COMPENSATION

Pay Range: $130,000—$150,000 USD

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.