Controller

Department:

Accounting Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

Hartford CT Compensation:

$130,000 - $140,000 / year Description We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team operating across five states under a multi-entity structure. The Controller owns the accounting function end-to-end: close, consolidation, cost accounting, and compliance - and serves as the technical backbone of the finance organization. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate fluently in a complex, regulated, high-growth environment. This is a hybrid position with a heavy in-office presence in our MA HQ during ramp up. Ideal candidates will be located within 1.5 hours of our Northampton, MA office (Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | Hartford, CT | Albany, NY area candidates encouraged to apply).

Key Responsibilities:

Financial close & consolidation — Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting on a timely, accurate basis. Cost & inventory accounting — Supervision of direct manufacturing cost accounting, absorption costing, inventory valuation, and standard/actual cost true-ups in a multi-facility production environment. Technical accounting — Apply and document GAAP across inventory (ASC 330), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), stock comp (ASC 718), and income taxes (ASC 740), including memos and SOPs. Audit & tax — Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external tax advisors, including cannabis-specific positions (§280E, §263A/UNICAP) and support in other related areas. Regulatory & lender compliance — Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators across operating states and with senior lender reporting and covenant requirements. Systems & controls — Maintain and improve the ERP (Acumatica) and surrounding finance stack (Datarails, Ramp) design and enforce internal controls, workflows, and process documentation. Team leadership — Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (onshore and offshore); ensure adequate coverage, training, and accountability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management Strong technical GAAP foundation and demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle close Cost/manufacturing/distribution accounting experience Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency

Preferred Experience:

CPA Cannabis or other highly regulated, multi-entity / multi-state industry experience Familiarity with §280E and cannabis tax considerations Experience with Acumatica and FP&A/consolidation tooling Experience the Fernway Advantage Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike) Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership Salary $130000 - $140000 USD per year