Controller

Fernway

Controller leading close, consolidation, cost accounting, compliance, and controls for Fernway’s multi-state cannabis operations. Managing accounting teams and technical GAAP across a regulated, multi-entity structure.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeHartford • Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in GAAP compliance, financial reporting, and cost accounting within a multi-entity environment, while effectively managing and mentoring accounting teams. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and advanced financial tools to enhance operational efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GAAP ComplianceFull-Cycle Close OwnershipCost AccountingAcumatica ERP ProficiencyCannabis Tax Considerations

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Hard Skills

Cost AccountingFinancial ReportingInventory ValuationAbsorption CostingAdvanced Excel ProficiencyFinancial Statement AuditInternal Controls DesignProcess DocumentationMulti-Entity AccountingSupervisory Experience

Soft Skills

Team ManagementMentoringLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Acumatica ERPDatarailsRampFP&A Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Cannabis Compliance§280E§263A/UNICAPRegulated Industry ExperienceMulti-State Operations

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 in a multi-facility production environment
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
Support cannabis-specific tax positions including §280E and §263A/UNICAP
Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators and senior lender reporting and covenant requirements
Maintain and improve the Acumatica ERP and finance tools including Datarails and Ramp
Design 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