Stiiizy Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees and manages the company's accounting operations to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and efficient financial processes. This role involves guiding a team of accounting professionals, managing month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial statements, and analyzing financial data to support decision-making. The Accounting Manager will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop budgets, improve internal controls, and optimize accounting systems. This position requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and other applicable laws.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial strategies to support organizational goals.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing training, feedback, and performance evaluations to foster growth and development.
• Partner with auditors and regulatory agencies to ensure successful audits and compliance reviews.
• Drive the implementation and optimization of accounting systems, software, and processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to support business decisions and long-term planning.
• Supervises and motivates direct reporting staff by assigning duties to each employee, explaining how these duties are to be done and communicating how the successful performance of those duties will be measured.
• Monitors and corrects performance issues in real time and appropriately documents issues and corrective actions.
• Leads and directs the work of other employees and has authority for personnel decisions. Manages strategic hiring, people scheduling, performance management, corrective actions, and separations.
• Perform other duties as needed in support of business objectives assigned by leadership.?

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Technical Skills & Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as QuickBooks, SAP, or NetSuite.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex financial modeling.
• Expertise in preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, audit practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret and analyze large data sets to identify trends, variances, and actionable insights.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree or CPA designation preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven track record of managing financial operations in a fast-paced environment, preferably in cannabis or manufacturing.
• Experience with financial audits, budgeting, and implementing accounting systems and processes.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in an onsite environment, depending on business needs and company policy.
• Must pass a background check and any additional pre-employment screenings required by the company.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 15 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• Prolonged periods of standing, sitting at a desk, and working on a computer
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
• Ability to get in and out of the vehicle and walk up and down stairs during your shift.
• Must be able to stand, sit for prolonged periods, bend, kneel, squat, and twist.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Company:

Are you interested in working for the world's largest cannabis market with a footprint that covers the entire breadth of the state of California? Are you someone who wants to be part of the growth of a fast-growing industry? At STIIIZY, our mission is clear: to provide the ultimate one stop shop cannabis experience by offering exceptional customer service and diversified products. We strive to build long-term customer loyalty. We are building a consumer-centric organization that is focused on sharing the transformational potential of cannabis with the world.

Our STIIIZY product line is one of the best-selling cannabis brands in the market today and has claimed the title of the best-selling vape brand across all BDSA-tracked markets and best-selling brand overall in the California market. We are rooted in California, but we currently have operations in Nevada and Washington with plans to soon expand to Michigan. Additionally, we are currently building distribution networks for future markets in more than 60 countries.

We recognize that our employees are at the center of our success, and we take pride in a corporate culture that emphasizes our core values: Influence, Inspire, Innovate, Win, & Grow.

Our employees come from a wide range of retail backgrounds, each bringing their own unique skills and talents to the table as we work together to continue our incredible growth.? If you are interested in partaking in the journey of building a nationally recognized and leading brand, we want to hear from you.

Benefits & Compensation:

Additional details about compensation and benefits eligibility for this role will be provided during the hiring process. All employees are provided competitive compensation, paid training, and employee discounts on our products and services. We offer a range of benefits packages based on employee eligibility, including:

• Paid Vacation Time, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Parental Leave.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401k with generous employer match.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee discounts on products and services.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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