Strategic Cannabis Controller – Multi‑Entity & GAAP Expert

JARS Cannabis; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JARS Cannabis in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function across multiple entities including retail, distribution and cultivation. You will oversee the month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, and technical accounting positions, while guiding a growing accounting team.

Ideal candidates bring at least six years of progressive accounting experience with two years in leadership, a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two years in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close across all JARS entities.
• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policy documentation.
• Ensure all reporting is GAAP compliant and audit ready.
• Oversee technical accounting positions including inventory and cost capitalization, revenue recognition, leases.
• Maintain and continuously improve the internal control environment across cash, inventory, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Manage the annual financial statement audit and coordinate directly with our Audit Manager, external auditors and tax advisors.
• Ensure compliance with state cannabis regulatory reporting requirements and internal company policies.
• Lead an established corporate accounting team, including managers, tax accountants, staff accountants, senior staff accountants, and the AP/AR function.

Skills

US GAAP

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Sage Intacct

Multi-entity consolidation

IRC 280E cost allocation

Experience with external audits

Manufacturing/standard costing

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Power BI

Job description

JARS Cannabis in Troy, Michigan is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function across multiple entities including retail, distribution and cultivation. You will oversee the month-end close, consolidated financial reporting, and technical accounting positions, while guiding a growing accounting team.

Ideal candidates bring at least six years of progressive accounting experience with two years in leadership, a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance, and CPA preferred.