Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting

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

Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Analyst, Cost Accounting to join our corporate finance team in Indiantown, FL. This individual will report to the Sr Manager, Cost Accounting and Analysis and be a key contributor to the company’s cost accounting and analysis process. This will include preparing quarterly cost models, monthly estimates and KPI’s, as well as preparing key schedules used for accounting, audit, tax, and external reporting. The Senior Analyst will also be responsible for maintaining the integrity and structure of the model(s) along with implementing process improvements and ensuring standardization. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail, can adapt to shifting priorities and thrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

This position is fully remote; however, candidate will be required to travel to the Indiantown, FL facility on a monthly basis and attend in-person meetings at the Corporate Headquarters in Chicago once a quarter.

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Subject matter expert for cost and inventory accounting.
• Responsible for processing and preparation of the inventory analysis cost model for at least one market.
• Acts as liaison with operations for the market(s) associated with the assigned cost model(s).
• Partner with the operational teams across the organization on key cost projects.
• Prepare inventory analysis and valuation on a quarterly basis, with estimates and other key assumptions developed monthly.
• Calculates inventory reserve schedules on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares cost estimates and required KPI’s monthly.
• Prepare schedules used in monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for both internal and external reporting purposes.
• Assist with preparation of financial statement analytics on a quarterly basis.
• Assist with operational cost model and SKU-level analysis initiatives to provide improved profitability reporting.  Skilled at turning data and trends into insights to assess performance and impact business decisions.
• Participate in and/or lead monthly and quarterly meetings with operational teams to support the growth of the business and share key cost findings.  Ensure changes in operations are reflected in financial results, forecasts, and cost models.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of processes and procedures as the company expands in both new and established markets.
• Prepare and update documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Interact with external auditors for quarterly reviews and year-end audit.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or business with accounting concentration.
• 3+ years accounting experience (cost/inventory accounting highly preferred). 
• Advanced to Expert proficienc