Controller

Summary

Join Nabis, the leading licensed cannabis wholesale platform, as their Controller! Lead all corporate accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and accounting operations. Oversee a team of accounting professionals, ensuring strong financial governance and strategic execution. This role requires extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and team management. You will be responsible for financial close processes, internal controls, compliance, and process improvements. Nabis offers a competitive salary, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a fast-growing company within the cannabis industry.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• Management experience of 4+ direct reports and overseeing international contractor team
• CPA required (or equivalent technical expertise in a high-growth environment)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including GAAP, ASC 606, ASC 842, and internal controls
• Proven leadership in managing accounting operations, tax compliance, and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with QBO, Sage Intaact, Netsuite, and similar ERP systems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Experience driving process automation, system implementation, and cross-functional initiatives

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP
• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 (revenue recognition) and ASC 842 (leases) as well as any other applicable accounting standards
• Manage and improve order-to-cash (O2C), cash application, and brand payments processes
• Partner with the Accounting Operations Manager to enhance billing, invoicing, and payment reconciliation
• Develop and maintain internal controls and policies to mitigate financial risk
• Lead system optimization and automation efforts, ensuring ERP (e.g., NetSuite) and accounting automation tools scale effectively with business growth
• Work closely with Product and Engineering to define automation priorities, assess system capabilities, and establish a structured roadmap with clear deliverables and timelines
• Act as the accounting liaison to ensure technical solutions align with financial reporting and compliance requirements
• Oversee sales tax, 280E considerations, indirect tax filings, and corporate tax compliance in partnership with the Tax Manager
• Ensure timely tax reporting and payments, minimizing tax risks
• Provide guidance on R&D tax credits, NOL utilization, and multi-state taxation
• Lead implementation of new accounting standards in collaboration with the Corporate Accounting Manager
• Ensure audit readiness, supporting external auditors with necessary documentation
• Drive accounting policies for complex transactions, revenue recognition, and lease accounting
• Serve as a key financial advisor to executive leadership, providing insights into financial performance, operational efficiencies, and long-term growth strategies
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, ensuring strong succession planning and a culture of continuous learning
• Work cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, and Product teams to support business growth
• Drive change management efforts related to system implementations, process automation, and financial governance
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, efficiency, and technical excellence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in marketplace, logistics, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses preferred but not required

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision offered to all full-time employees: 75% of employee premium paid by Nabis
• Competitive salary at $200k-$220k depending on experience
• Flexible PTO policy
• 401(k) plan with a match