Controller

Fernway

Controller leading Fernway’s multi-state cannabis accounting function. Owning close, consolidation, cost accounting, GAAP compliance, audits, tax, controls, and accounting team development.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeAlbany • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP compliance, full-cycle accounting, and financial reporting within a regulated industry. Proficient in managing accounting teams and improving ERP systems while ensuring adherence to cannabis-specific tax regulations.

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GAAP ComplianceFull-Cycle AccountingCost AccountingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyCPA Certification

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingManufacturing AccountingFinancial ReportingInventory ValuationAbsorption CostingIntercompany EliminationsConsolidated ReportingTax ComplianceSOP DocumentationFinancial Statement Audit

Soft Skills

Team ManagementMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

AcumaticaDatarailsRampERP Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Cannabis Tax Compliance§280E§263A/UNICAPRegulated Industry ExperienceMulti-Entity Accounting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting.
Supervise direct manufacturing cost accounting, absorption costing, inventory valuation, and standard/actual cost true-ups.
Apply and document GAAP for inventory, leases, revenue, stock compensation, and income taxes, including memos and SOPs.
Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external tax advisors.
Address cannabis-specific tax positions, including §280E and §263A/UNICAP.
Ensure compliance with state cannabis regulators and senior lender reporting and covenant requirements.
Maintain and improve Acumatica, Datarails, and Ramp, and enforce internal controls, workflows, and process documentation.
Manage, mentor, and develop the onshore and offshore accounting team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management experience
Strong technical GAAP foundation
Demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle close
Cost, manufacturing, and distribution accounting experience
Advanced Excel proficiency
ERP proficiency
CPA preferred
Cannabis or other highly regulated, multi-entity/multi-state industry experience preferred
Familiarity with §280E and cannabis tax considerations preferred
Experience with Acumatica and FP&A/consolidation tooling preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

13 paid holidays
Up to 3 weeks PTO
Company-sponsored health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PSL
FSA
Life insurance
401(k) with match
Discounted pet insurance
Discounted gym membership