Accounting Manager

At TerrAscend, we are on a mission to shape the future of the cannabis industry by creating leading marijuana-based therapies for patients and developing premium products for legalized adult recreational use.  We are one of the largest and fastest growing multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis operators in North America.  We’re on a roll and are just getting started! 

It's a Joint Effort!

We believe that How We Work Together Matters.  Our priority is to assemble a team that believes not just in what we do but how and why we do it.  Our most successful team members know that being of service to our patients, our customers, and each other is what separates us from other organizations. Our continued success is dependent upon bringing together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and elevated patient and customer experiences, so we continue to set the standard for the industry. 

Sound like weed be a good fit?  Here’s where you come in.  

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Accounting Manager to provide accounting leadership within our regional shared accounting function that serves TerrAscend Northeast business unit. This position drives the close process for the organization and must deliver timely and accurate financials. This position will work closely with the Cash & Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll shared services, the Corporate Accounting group, as well as other regional finance, accounting, and business leadership.

Where you'll be planted:

This role is hybrid and will require 1-2 days/week on-site in our King of Prussia, PA location.

• Driving the Month-end Close process.  Delegate, supervise, and participate in daily accounting department tasks.  Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and accruals.
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of all accounts, databases, and files, including the completion and review of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Performing consolidation and supervising the elimination of intercompany transactions for multiple entities.
• Collaborating with the Regional Controller, accounting team, and other internal departments to design, document, implement, and monitor processes that establish internal controls, ownership, and accountability of involved parties related to inventory management, fixed asset management, and cash & sales processing.  Maintaining effective Internal Controls and ensuring Standard Operating Procedures are current and being utilized across the organization as appropriate.
• Working closely with accounts payable department, the purchasing department, and inventory management stakeholders concerning receiving issues the implementation of systems affecting inventory processing.
• Providing support and training to the staff and other team leaders; providing guidance to accounting staff to optimize performance including assisting in monitoring workloads to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Performing ad hoc analysis and projects as requested.  Responding timely to inquiries from external and internal customers.
• Working closely with the Regional Controller, Parent Company Accounting Group, external auditors, and tax accountants during quarter and year end close to support reporting & regulatory requirements and providing financial commentary and supporting schedules as requested.

• Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Accounting (or related business field with supporting work experience in Accounting); CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.  Public accounting experience, as well as corporate accounting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred, effectively managing and growing a team of professionals.
• Manufacturing and Retail experience preferred
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with an ERP implementation a plus
• Experience or exposure to all areas of accounting including but not limited to, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash/revenue, fixed assets, accruals and reserves.  Understanding of the principles of inventory manufacturing processes, retail sales processes, sales and use tax, and public company audit and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
• Experience working in a highly computerized environment and processing financial transactions using an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system and/or accounting software.  QuickBooks and/or Epicor experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Accurate, self-starter, with the ability to prioritize and complete tasks with competing deadlines.
• Professional written and verbal communication with multiple levels and departments.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and honest.

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.