Denver, Colorado
Director of Accounting and Finance Job Opening in Denver, Colorado - Summary
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a young and fast-growing leader in the cannabis industry. The Director of Finance and Accounting is responsible for establishing and executing financial policies, procedures, controls, reporting and financial systems. The Director will have functional responsibility over accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, technical reporting, and taxes. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this person will be involved in supporting presentations to the Board and will work closely with the senior leadership team. The Director will work closely with Directors of various business units and staff, to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures and to explore how the finance function can further support business unit operations.
Principal responsibilities
Establish and maintain accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
Ensure that key controls are established and effective to ensure accurate financial reporting and timely risk prevention and/or detection.
Prepare financial statements and analysis on key financial metrics.
Manage billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and treasury functions and payroll
Prepare federal, state and local tax filings
Serve as a key business partner to the senior leadership team and assist in business decision support through the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and other financial operating reports in coordination with operating business heads
Work closely on analysis and structuring with all departments to effectively structure transactions and ensure that proper accounting requirements are met.
Identify ways to do things better, faster and more efficiently. Initiate, lead and deliver change.
Requirements
A strong knowledge of accounting concepts, techniques, principles and systems.
Strong knowledge of internal controls.
Team player.
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product.
Strong track record in identifying and delivering process improvements that either enhance the control environment and/or drive efficiencies for the business.
Skill in analyzing and interpreting financial data
Ability to work well with shifting deadlines and priorities
A strong track record of execution and delivery of successful results.
Strong communicator with ability to succinctly articulate business and accounting issues to a variety of audiences and at all levels of the organization.
Effectively provides and receives constructive feedback.
Self-motivated, self-directed with the ability to prioritize and drive value independently.
Experience and Training Requirement
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or CPA
5+ years of accounting experience, including some Controller responsibility, financial planning and analysis and operational accounting experience
Proficient with QuickBooks and Excel
Public accounting experience is preferred but not required
MBA or CMA is preferred but not required
About Franklin Group
Franklin Group was created to capitalize on opportunities across the cannabis industry.
Franklin Group?s primary business is Franklin BioScience - a science driven cannabis cultivation and product manufacturing company that utilizes advanced equipment, technology, and processes to create consistent and high quality cannabis infused products.
Franklin BioScience Mission: Developing innovative cannabis products that enhance our customers? quality of life everyday.
Franklin BioScience Vision: We aspire to be the industry recognized standard for product innovation, professionalism, and employee satisfaction.
Currently operational in Colorado and Nevada. Ambitions to expand to several other states and Canada within the next two years.
Two brands include Altus Labs and Lucky Edibles
Franklin Group regularly sees opportunities across the industry and has made several small investments in digital media and real estate.
Franklin Group will continue to invest opportunistically, particularly where there are synergistic benefits to its portfolio companies.
Equal employment opportunity
Franklin Group is dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran?s status, or any other factor that is a prohibited consideration under applicable law.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $60,000.00 to $80,000.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
accounting: 4 years
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