Financial Controller

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we’re not just building businesses — we’re building the people who make them great. Our team partners with leading operators across cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail to deliver world-class expertise in legal, finance, analytics, marketing, HR, and technology.

We’re looking for professionals who take pride in their work, move with purpose, and thrive in fast-changing environments. The kind of people who hold themselves to high standards, think creatively, and find satisfaction in solving hard problems.

When you join our team, you’ll work alongside some of the most experienced leaders in the industry — professionals who share their knowledge freely and lead by example. You’ll be challenged, supported, and trusted to take ownership of meaningful work that shapes the future of one of the fastest-growing industries in America.

About the Role

As the Financial Controller, you will be the financial backbone of our multi-state cannabis organization. You will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across the company’s diverse portfolio of retail, cultivation, and manufacturing entities.

This role is ideal for a finance leader with a deep understanding of GAAP accounting, multi-entity consolidations, and cash flow management who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

You will report directly to the Director of Finance and partner closely with the CEO, COO, and Department Heads to provide financial leadership and operational transparency that drives performance and strategic decision-making.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all accounting functions including GL, AR/AP, payroll, and monthly close processes.
  
  
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  
  
• Maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures to ensure financial integrity.
  
  
• Partner with executive leadership to provide accurate forecasts, variance analyses, and KPI dashboards.
  
  
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and debt service obligations, ensuring liquidity and compliance with lending covenants.
  
  
• Oversee state and local compliance including tax filings, cannabis-specific accounting regulations, and audits.
  
  
• Lead annual budget development and oversee ongoing forecasting across business units.
  
  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on system implementations (ERP, POS, HRIS, and BI tools).
  
  
• Coach and develop accounting team members for accuracy, efficiency, and professional growth.
  
  
• Partner with external auditors, tax professionals, and banking institutions.
  
  

Who You Are

You are a highly analytical and dependable financial professional who demonstrates integrity, precision, and accountability in everything you do. You thrive on competition and continuous improvement—driving efficiency through innovation, technology, and disciplined financial management. You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and value teamwork, transparency, and long-term success.

Why Join Us

We believe in meritocracy, dependability, and commitment to excellence. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the financial infrastructure of one of the most respected multi-state cannabis operators in the Midwest. You’ll have direct visibility into executive strategy, gain exposure to complex multi-entity operations, and contribute to a culture that rewards innovation and results.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (range: $100,000–$130,000)
  
  
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  
  
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
  
  
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Skills

• GAAP Accounting & Consolidation
  
  
• Financial Reporting & Variance Analysis
  
  
• Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A
  
  
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
  
  
• Internal Controls & Process Improvement
  
  
• ERP/Financial System Implementation
  
  
• Multi-Entity Accounting
  
  
• Leadership & Team Development
  
  
• Regulatory & Tax Compliance
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA Required
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity or multi-state operations
• Strong proficiency with ERP/accounting software (Intacct, NetSuite, or equivalent)
• Advanced Excel and BI tool proficiency (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to work in fast-paced, regulated industries (cannabis experience preferred)

At Minnesota Cannabis Services, we believe great teams are built on trust, initiative, and follow-through. We invest deeply in our people — providing mentorship, on-the-job training, and opportunities for advancement across multiple sectors of the cannabis industry.

Here, you’ll be part of a high-performing culture that values precision, reliability, and continuous improvement. Every project is a chance to grow your skills, strengthen your leadership, and contribute to something that matters.

If you’re driven, resourceful, and ready to make an impact, we want you on our team. Apply today and take the next step in your career with Minnesota Cannabis Services.