Job Description
Our client ("Company"), a large multi-unit cannabis retailer in Michigan, is seeking an experienced strategic Chief Financial Officer to drive financial strategy and growth.
Retail finance leadership and M&A experience is a must; cannabis retail experience is a plus.
This individual will collaborate with the executive team to make decisions regarding company's financial strategy, growth and operations.
Client has a remote home-based setup for its leaders, but strongly desires a Michigan-based CFO hire or possibly a location closely bordering Michigan. Spending an extensive amount of time traveling throughout the Michigan market as a an active partner to the President/COO on a regular weekly basis will be a non-negotiable for success.
Responsibilities :
- Enhance, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of Company.
- Responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, company audits, compliance, and bank relationships.
- Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends.
- Participate in the development of Company’s strategic plans and programs as a member of the senior leadership team.
- Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs / strategies and regulatory action.
- Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting Company.
- Oversee accounting and accounts payable and foster best practices across Company.
- Manage assets and annual CAPEX allocations.
- Oversee external audit compliance and assist with deliverables.
- Provide advice related to effective decision-making related to cost of capital.
- Provide data, reporting, and support for investor relations initiatives.
Required Qualifications :
- Successful career trajectory in finance with a focus on M&A.
- Retail industry experience required, cannabis industry experience a plus.
- Successful track record of building finance teams from the top seat.
- Driven by digging in and affecting positive change.
- Managing relationships with lenders and banks.
- Michigan-based, or Michigan-border based.
Desired Qualifications :
- CFO experience at a start up.
- Master's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
- CPA or CFA.
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