Controller

Viridian Staffing'sClient is looking for an experienced accounting and financial professional tobecome the Controller for a Cannabis Operation in the Greater Boston,Massachusetts, area. This position can be remote in the Northeast, but monthly travel to Massachusetts will be required. 

Founded in 2013,Viridian Staffing (www.viridianstaffing.com)has led the way as the Original staffing, recruiting, and HR consulting firmsolely dedicated to organizations in and supporting the commercial, medical,and industrial cannabis / hemp industry.

As the Controller,you'll be able to use your entrepreneurial spirit and your desire to lead theAccounting function by wearing multiple hats.  This role provides you the opportunity to touch all aspects of Accountingand Finance from financial planning to the preparation and closing of monthlyfinancial statements.  You will beresponsible for the maintenance of the general ledger and overseeing thepreparation of all related payroll tax reports.  As the lead member of the accounting team, you will facilitatecross-departmental relationships and will work with the CFO to ensurecompliance with the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission's financialregulations. You bring with you exceptional experience in Excel and Quickbooks,that has assisted you in preparing complex journal entries, balance sheetaccount reconciliations, and in the preparation of annual audits.  In previous roles, you have successfullymanaged and maintained cost, financial, and managerial Accounting systems,accounts receivable, payroll, accounts payable, and income tax preparation. 

If you have abachelor's degree or higher in Accounting (MBA preferred), combined with aminimum of 5+ years' of public accounting or private company experience, thiscould be the right position for you.  Youpreferably bring with you Big 4 accounting experience, start-up experience, andhave worked as an Accountant within the cannabis, alcohol or other heavilyregulated industry.  Ideally, you arealso a CPA, but are required to have working knowledge of GAAP. You have asuccessful track record and expertise in identifying and driving value in anorganization, as well as a reputation for being a trusted business advisor whofosters strategic organizational improvement and success. You have a stronginterest in overall business operations, and you are a big-picture thinker whois comfortable and effective working both at a strategic and a tactical level,and you enjoy both!

If you are apositive, strategic Accounting professional with a sense of urgency, who lovesto tackle tough problems, we'd love to see your resume.