Company Overview
The HdL Companies are dedicated to helping cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through allocation audits, financial and economic analysis and provision of related software products. The companies serve over 400 local governments in six states and our offices are currently headquartered in Diamond Bar, CA relocating to Brea in 2018. The company is regarded as the leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector. Joining the HdL Companies translates into continual opportunities to expand on what you can do. As our most valuable asset, our employees work together in an energetic environment to serve our clients.
Why Join Our Team?
HdL Companies is a California corporation shifting toward growth and expansion in both services and staff. We are an employee stock ownership company offering competitive salaries, annual bonuses and excellent benefits; including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), and annual ESOP distributions. If you would like a voice in our growth and a collaborative work environment, please read on.
Primary Responsibilities
Due to our significant growth, HdL is seeking an intelligent, well-organized and detail-oriented Compliance Inspector for local commercial cannabis business processes. The focus of this role is to ensure that businesses are properly licensed and permitted, local and state regulations are correctly implemented in the operation and acceptable controls are in place. The Compliance Inspector will interface with all levels, including senior internal and external personnel, and follow established parameters for the collection, measurement, analysis and reporting of business inspections. Audits may include location, transportation, cultivation, extraction, labeling, security, safety, etc. for retailers, cultivators, testing labs, microbusinesses and event organizers.
Develop a thorough understanding of California cannabis policy reforms and business regulations for all types of commercial cannabis enterprises with respect to business operations, security and compliance procedures. Research regulations by reviewing regulatory bulletins and other sources of information.
Review and rate cannabis-related license application materials and oral interviews.
Plan, identify and define audit scope and criteria for each compliance inspection.
Conduct onsite inspections, examinations and other actions to monitor compliance with established standards for local licensed cannabis enterprises. Observe activities for compliance deficiencies.
Review and analyze information, document findings, and communicate recommendations for improvement and corrective action regarding compliance risks with respect to State and local regulations.
Follow up with business enterprise on corrective action plans and report final audit results to the client.
Ensure quality of service by enforcing standards, managing interactions, and reporting progress and issues.
Prepare responses to client periodic compliance requests and certifications.
Support implementation of new compliance program requirements.
Proactively identify potential areas of compliance risk and recommend and develop corrective action plans for problem resolution.
Track laws and regulation updates that might affect compliance.
Review work and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery.
Ensure conformity to contractual obligations and requirements.
Periodic travel within California.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and at least 4 years’ experience in a comparable role.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail and ownership of work.
Excellent analytical and research skills.
Strong communications and confident public relations skills.
Demonstrated ability to draft clear, concise and logical reports, correspondence and summaries.
Ability to work independently and with a team.
Organizational skills to prioritize projects for completion in a timely manner.
Ability to maintain confidential information and work with a high degree of professionalism.
Ability to adapt quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
Proficiency in MS Office-Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.
Reliable transportation to cover a wide territory.
Clean DMV record and proof of auto insurance coverage required.
Candidate Profile
Professionally assertive with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to the team and a desire to learn.
Motivated to achieve goals and is accountable for results.
Exhibit integrity, a strong work ethic, understands and acts in accordance with organizational values.
Remain calm and unflappable when confronted by various personalities.
Manage own time through wise planning, prioritization and optimization. Organize documents, data, files and information so that it is easily retrievable.
Willing to learn and adapt to new responsibilities.
Company Vision & Values
OUR VISION : Our vision is for HdL to be a trusted partner to our clients and recognized by local governments, professional organizations, state agencies and elected officials for our expertise, professionalism, integrity and the overall excellence of our team.
OUR MISSION : We exist to help local government agencies increase revenues, gain actionable insights and operate more efficiently.
OUR VALUE STATEMENT : HdL is dedicated to delivering increased revenues, accurate data, expert analysis and innovative software solutions that facilitate local government operations and decisions.
CORE VALUES
Do the right thing : We always act in the best interests of our company and clients. We are respectful, have high integrity and are accountable for our actions. Deliver excellence in everything : We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do. Foster relationships : We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress. Give generously : We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development and support charitable community organizations. Enjoy the journey : We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients. Be authentic, grateful and humble: We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.