TerrAscend is hiring a
Senior Director Corporate Controller

Summary

The job is for a Director, Corporate Controller at TerrAscend, a growing cannabis company. The role involves leading financial and technical accounting, overseeing the general ledger accounting team, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and more. This is a remote position with preference given to candidates in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, or Michigan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA, or equivalents, in Finance, Accounting or related discipline
• 8+ years of combined experience of financial reporting for a public company and/or public accounting in a large firm with a minimum of 4+ years of the total at a public accounting firm
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and SEC requirements
• Certified Public Accountant required (CPA or Chartered)
• Strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting standards including working knowledge of revenue recognition and lease accounting standards
• Able to build and sustain strong relationships at multiple levels internally and with partners; high emotional intelligence and an ability to challenge in a nuanced way; influencing areas of the business that are not under direct control will be critical
• Knowledge of end-to-end corporate external financial reporting activities
• Physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity are not considered in the hiring process

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial and technical accounting and reporting for the enterprise
• Lead the general ledger accounting team and processes to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reporting and internal reporting for stakeholders
• Responsible for all technical accounting for the enterprise. Collaborate cross-functionally to address and resolve technical accounting issues proactively and promptly
• Responsible for the timely and accurate execution of monthly closing processes
• Lead driving and executing the financial accounting reporting and analysis needs of the organization and support the achievement of key goals and objectives
• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reporting and analysis and related fluctuation analysis by business unit or required segmentation to provide visibility on deemed variances
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactional entries and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP requirements
• Responsible for relevant monthly accounting and quarter-close, SOX compliance controls and processes as it relates to all accounting internal controls for the enterprise, as well as partnership with the organization to ensure compliance of all controls throughout the organization
• Responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures, in addition, to the creation of new and proposed internal policies for the organization as we continue to grow and evolve
• Lead partner with the External Audit firm and audit team, coordinates to facilitate reviews
• Responsible for quarterly reviews and annual audits with internal and external auditors as it relates to accounting operations. Led the teams to manage audit PBC lists and internal and external audit testing requirements
• Lead partner with the Internal Audit teams to drive operational improvements and compliance to ensure compliance with our internal controls environment
• Partner with business and functional leaders and other stakeholders to service the businesses needs as it relates to accounting reporting and improvements. Prepare and present reports to key internal stakeholders as needed
• Seek opportunities and drive incremental improvements to streamline processes

Benefits

• Background Check Requirement: As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired
• EEO Statement: At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants
• Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position
• This organization participates in E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
• Statement on External Recruiting Agencies: TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend
• Compensation: $175,000 - $205,000 a year
• Benefits: Employee and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants