Insa is a rapidly expanding cannabis company that serves both medical patients and recreational patrons. We have an exciting opportunity for a Controller to join our high-performance team in supporting our growing multi-state operation out of our Chicopee, MA office . The Controller is responsible for managing the finances of the Business Unit (“BU”), including preparing financial statements, managing cash flows, and supporting the CFO in evaluating business opportunities.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Responsible for the BU’s financial statements, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, cash flow analyses, budget vs. actual, and forecast vs. actual analyses.

• Sets up financial infrastructure and works with auditors/consultants to ensure the appropriate internal controls are in place. Reviews, at least annually, the financial controls, and updates processes/systems to ensure the necessary controls are in place.

• Oversees annual audit and tax preparation by outside accounting/audit firms.

• Manages and cultivates banking relationships.

• Responsible for insurance relationships and risk management protocols.

• Works with executive team to prepare annual budgets and projections.

• Works in conjunction with Plant Accounting team (Procurement, Supply Chain, Cost Accountants, etc.) for proper accounting of inventory.

• Coordinates the timely completion of all month-end workpapers and financial reporting with staff by setting up a close calendar for the BU.

• Hires and trains staff within the BU, adequate for rapid growth and handling transactional output from projected sites in year 1 (i.e. Asst. Controller, Staff Accountants, etc.).
  

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field required; Master’s degree in accounting or MBA preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Industry experience in agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and/or retail required, experience in the cannabis industry is a plus
• Management experience of at least 10 years required
• Experience with Quickbooks Online preferred
• Relatable experience with a start-up or emerging growth company preferred
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be solutions-oriented, possess excellent time management skills, and have the ability to prioritize tasks and multi-task as necessary
• Public company reporting and experience preferred

Competencies:

Attention to Detail

Communication

Initiative

Organization

Problem Solving

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent sitting
• Occasional standing, and walking
• Close visual acuity needed to read and write documents on a computer screen
• Manual dexterity needed to type on a computer
• Occasional travel by car and/or plane
• General office environment
• Occasional exposure to cannabis odor when in production facilities