Job Title: Senior Operations Controller

Department: Finance

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

FSLA Status: Exempt

About Us

Common Citizen, a Michigan-based cannabis company, is dedicated to reshaping perceptions around cannabis and enhancing lives through our principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and 'change for the better.' Prioritizing people in all aspects, from cultivating high-quality cannabis to providing a world-class customer experience, we embody a commitment to continuous improvement. As we aspire to be recognized as a Fortune Magazine 'Best Company To Work For,' our family of brands also includes 8 cannabis retail stores serving their respective local communities under 4 brands – LIV Cannabis Co., Pure Lapeer Canna, Xplore Cannabis, and Cannavista Wellness, creating a seamless network where we are all one. Join us at Common Citizen for a collaborative and inclusive journey, anchored in the principles of 'cannabis for humanity' and a commitment to positive change.

About This Role

Every position at Common Citizen from seed to sale, is contributing to our mission to serve our fellow citizens of Michigan with the highest quality, safest cannabis product through our highly individualized and education-oriented provisioning centers. The Senior Operations Controller will provide expert financial analytics to all operations and supply chain for the business. They will have the direct responsibility to ensure integrity and timeliness of financial data and be responsible for all accounting, treasury, and internal control aspects of the business. They must possess the ability to be a self-starter and handle workload proactively, manage their time wisely, and manage multiple tasks during stringent month-end deadlines.

Responsibilities

Outlined below is what we see you doing at this point in time. We are a fast-growing company looking for people that are excited to grow along with us.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Oversees financial aspects of operations, supply chain and retail strategy, supporting the business to drive productivity, cost savings and assuring proper control.
• Coordinate with the FP&A manager for the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, and supporting analyses (both defined and ad hoc), along with meaningful commentary to explain results to various levels within the organization. Ensures financial reporting requirements to company deadlines and criteria are met.
• Ensure that the company general ledger, fixed assets, payroll customer billing, accounts receivable and payable, inventory systems, and routines operate effectively and efficiently.
• Interact with the management team to provide consultative support for business improvement initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
•  Manage the relationship with outside auditors; direct the audit processes and ensure beneficial tax outcomes.
• Performance of relevant tasks and duties not explicitly listed above.

The Experience You Bring and the Skills we Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related major is required; CPA certification is preferred.
• 5 years of finance and business leadership experience in finance and accounting organization.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, and controls.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating business controls (identification of control weaknesses) and implementing control improvements together with developing methods to efficiently monitor control compliance on an ongoing basis.
• Demonstrated experience in providing oversight and aggressive management of operating expenses.
• Demonstrated evidence of having experience in continually identifying, assessing, and communicating risks and exposures within or faced by the business and having developed measures to effectively mitigate such risks on a timely basis.
• Demonstrated experience in continually reviewing and updating product costing information, ensuring that the product costs reflect actual cost.
• Ability to gather and evaluate financial information and make actionable recommendations to senior leadership in a manufacturing and retail environment.
• Problem solving skills.
• High character traits (ethics and honesty) and ability and willingness to take and defend difficult positions when necessary.
• Proactive, poised, and possessing a sense of urgency, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner.
• Good business acumen.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• A collaborative and flexible style with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning.
• A hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Strong commitment to coaching and developing team members.
• Experience partnering with, influencing, and acting as a trusted advisor to executive-level peers and sponsoring cross-functional initiatives and change.
• This is a dynamic team, and as such daily tasks may vary, resulting in a fast-paced and lively work environment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit for long periods of time.
• Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a greenhouse environment (tolerance of heat & humidity).

Why You’d Love This Role

You have:

• A high level of professionalism and believe in our founding principles: “Cannabis for humanity” and “Change for the better”. As such, you enjoy being involved in the community and being a steward for the company and the positive change that we believe in.
• A passion for providing the residents and visitors of Michigan with the highest quality and safest cannabis products in the state.
• A desire to change the social perception of cannabis and a passion for humanity.
• A constant desire to learn new skills and believe in continuous improvement, both personally and professionally.
• Value integrity and honesty and want to bring those values to the cannabis industry.
• Enjoy being part of a team and sharing your skills with your fellow citizens.
• An appreciation for all stages of the production cycle of cannabis, including harvesting, trimming and processing.
• An awareness of the contamination risk between a commercial and home grow, and thus can commit to not operating a home grow while working with us in the greenhouse.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits active first of the month following your first day of employment.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discount.
• Employee sponsored life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• 401K & 401K matching.

Common Citizen is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect for all people. If you are a member of an equity group, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application, cover letter or resume.

**Must be at least 21 years of age as required by the Cannabis Regulatory Association**