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Controller

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Costa Mesa, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

About Us

We are a diversified organization with multiple entities in the cannabis, CBD, supplements, and health and wellness space providing centralized leadership and strategic oversight for a diverse portfolio of brands. Each entity maintains independent financial operations, while our corporate leadership ensures compliance, financial efficiency, and alignment across all brands.

 


 

Position Summary

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across multiple entities, ensuring compliance with GAAP, cannabis industry regulations, and tax requirements (including IRS 280E). This role manages consolidated financial reporting, budget development, and internal controls while leading the accounting team. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO, executive team, and external auditors to provide transparency, accuracy, and strategic financial insights that drive growth and operational efficiency. Experience in public accounting firms and CPA licenses are preferred.

 


 

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight & Reporting

  • Direct the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including variance analysis.

  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, cannabis industry standards, and regulatory reporting requirements.

  • Maintain cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and treasury oversight to support long-term growth.

  • Oversee tax compliance, including 280E planning, state/local cannabis taxes, and other applicable filings.

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Develop and maintain internal control policies to protect company assets and ensure financial integrity.

  • Supervise all audit activities (internal, external, tax, and inventory) and serve as the primary point of contact for auditors.

  • Ensure compliance with banking requirements and cannabis-specific financial regulations.

  • Implement processes to maintain compliance with reporting systems such as METRC.

Team Leadership

  • Hire, train, and supervise accounting staff, ensuring strong technical skills and cross-entity support.

  • Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous process improvement within the finance team.

  • Collaborate across departments to integrate workflows, systems, and technology platforms.

Operational & Strategic Support

  • Partner with leadership to analyze financial data and provide insights for strategic decision-making.

  • Monitor KPIs, inventory cost data, and operational performance metrics.

  • Advise management on financing, liquidity, and investment strategies.

  • Support M&A activity, new brand launches, and expansion initiatives.

 


 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred).

  • 7–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.

  • Experience in Public Accounting Firms
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidated reporting, and internal control frameworks.

  • Cannabis industry, vertically integrated company or highly regulated CPG experience strongly preferred.

  • Expertise in tax planning and compliance, including 280E, multi-entity structures with intercompany transactions, and inventory accounting.

  • Experience with multiple ERP/accounting softwares (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or similar) to help implement a new ERP system.

  • Proven ability to lead accounting teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with executives, auditors, and regulators.

 


 

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Opportunity to lead financial strategy across a growing portfolio of cannabis, CBD, and kratom brands

 

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