SVP, Corporate Controller

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. 
 
Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses in cannabis. 
 
At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism. 
 
If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today!

MISSION STATEMENT

At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) Controller to join our finance team. The SVP Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, with a particular focus on public filings and compliance for a publicly traded company. This role requires a strong leader with excellent analytical skills and a deep understanding of financial principles and practices, as well as experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Lead and manage the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting. 
• Oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. 
• Manage the preparation and filing of all required SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings. 
• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure SOX compliance. 
• Oversee and drive key projects for Finance, including standard costing, intercompany standardization, and other cost analysis projects to support ERP implementation 
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support decision-making. 
• Support finance integration projects; lead integration of new acquisitions for certain accounting areas, carveouts and divestitures 
• Manage the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors. 
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. 
• Monitor and analyze accounting data and produce financial reports or statements. 
• Support the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification required. 
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role. 
• Public company experience required. 
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements. 
• Proven experience in SEC reporting and SOX compliance. 
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilitie