Senior Manager, External Reporting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical

401(K) match program

FSA/HSA programs

LTD/STD options

Life insurance and AD&D

Paid holidays and PTO

Annual discretionary bonuses

Stock options

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sunnyside is seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting to join our corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. The Senior Manager will lead a team, own the month-end close for SBC and equity transactions, oversee the equity accounting system implementation, and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual filings under US GAAP and the SEC.

Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced public company environment. The role requires a CPA with 7+ years of external reporting experience, advanced Excel skills,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 7+ years of accounting experience in public accounting or external reporting at a publicly traded company.
• CPA is required.
• Experience with equity system implementations.
• Experience with Certent, Intacct, BPC or Workiva.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Ability to thrive in 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual SEC and Canadian filings.
• Lead EPS calculations, including dilution and weighted averages.
• Coordinate with auditors on requests.
• Perform technical accounting research on equity/SBC transactions.
• Lead monthly close for SBC and equity activities.
• Maintain SBC sub-ledger and reconcile to GL.
• Track equity awards: grants, vesting, modifications, expirations.
• Coordinate with payroll on equity events.
• Implement Certent and document controls post-implementation.
• Lead a team of external reporting analysts.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

MS Excel

Strong interpersonal skills

CPA

Public company experience

Independent work

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Certent

Intacct

BPC

Workiva

Job description

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey.

Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis.

At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

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 t hrives in a fast-paced environment

CORE JOB DUTIES

SEC Reporting

• Oversee thepreparationand review of monthly, quarterly, and annualCanadian Securities Regulations and SEC filings
• Oversee the preparation of theearnings 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
• Participatein 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 ledgeron 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 typesincluding stock options and RSUsusingCertent
• Coordinate withVP of Compensation & Workforce Strategyandpayroll on new hire, termination, and modification eventsimpactingequity awards
• Maintain effective internal controls over the equity close process and support SOX compliance documentation

Equity Accounting System Implementation

• Lead the full implementationCertent, thecompany’s equity accountingsystem
• 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
• Documentthebusiness processes, system workflows, and internal control procedures forCertent
• Design andvalidatesystem-generated accounting outputs, ensuringaccurateintegration with the general ledger and financial reporting systems
• Build and test automated reconciliations between the equity platform, payroll, and the general ledger
• Serve as theprimary system administrator and subject matter expert post-implementation, managing ongoing configurationand updates

People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team ofexternal reporting analysts
• Set clear expectationsfor each team memberaroundtheirindividualrolesandresponsibilities
• Foster a culture of accountability, professional judgment, and continuous improvement

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in accountingor finance
• 7+years of accounting experience (public accounting and/or external reporting at a publicly traded company)
• CPArequired
• Strong interpersonal skills and consistentfollow-throughon 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. GAAPandSECreporting rules and regulationsisrequired
• Advancedproficiencyin MS Excel and MS Officerequired
• 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

• major medical, dental and vision insurance
• a 401(K)-match program
• FSA/HSA programs
• LTD/STD options
• life insurance and AD&D
• paid holidays and paid time off
• annual discretionary bonuses
• stock options
• participation in employee discount program

Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

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.

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