Chief Accounting Officer

Job Description

The Chief Accounting Officer position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and has overall responsibility for the following:

• Oversight and preparation of the Company’s internal and external financial and regulatory reports.
• Compliance with all exchange regulations and external reporting requirements
• Management of accounting operations and staff
• Establishment and maintenance of accounting policies and internal controls
• Oversee the operations, leadership and staff of the Accounting Department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Oversee the accounting integration of strategic investments and acquired businesses

Key Transactions

• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Ensure that the accounting treatment for material transactions/events are sufficiently researched and appropriately documented
• Ensure that income taxes are properly accounted for and the company is in compliance with its tax filings requirements
• Issue timely and complete monthly, quarterly, and year end financial statements
• File all quarterly, annual, and other necessary reports with the appropriate regulatory agency by established timelines
• Calculate and provide comprehensive analysis of financial and operating results
• Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
• Present quarterly accounting results and matters of discussion to the company’s Independent Audit Committee
• Coordinate with external auditors for quarterly reviews and the annual audit
• Monitor debt levels and compliance with debt covenants
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filing

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting
• CPA or equivalent certification
• 7+ years of Controller/Chief Accounting Officer work experience, to include experience with publicly-traded companies and International experience;
• Previous IPO experience essential
• Exemplary record of strong financial analytics ability beyond reporting
• Experience and proven ability in technical accounting (GAAP) including in depth research of issues
• Proven ability to produce timely and accurate management reporting
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively across multiple functions and with varied levels of management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including partnering and presenting to senior management and the company’s Independent Audit Committee.
• Highly proficient in organization abilities
• Leadership presence and successful strategic leadership experience including team development and associate engagement
• Proven success in compliant and accurate financial reporting/modeling and demonstrated skills in problem solving and project management
• Strong internal customer service focus and ability to build effective relationships with business unit leaders

Preferred Qualifications: Big 4 Accounting Experience (Senior Manager/Partner level experience preferred)

Additional Information

PharmaCann, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age disability or genetics. We value diversity, military service, and law enforcement experience. Compensation is competitive and will be commensurate with experience. Benefits are available.