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Finance Manager (CPA) with Cannabis industry experience
Finance Manager (CPA) with Cannabis industry experienceSkilligent • Vellore, IN
Finance Manager (CPA) with Cannabis industry experience

Finance Manager (CPA) with Cannabis industry experience

Skilligent • Vellore, IN
14 hours ago
Job description

Role Overview

The Finance Manager (CPA) will lead end-to-end accounting, reporting, and compliance for Skilligent and our cannabis-industry clients. This role requires strong US GAAP expertise, 280E understanding, cost accounting for cultivation / manufacturing, and the ability to operate in a fast-scaling environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Accounting & Reporting

  • Manage full-cycle accounting, general ledger, month-end closing, and financial statements under US GAAP.
  • Prepare accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and variance analysis.
  • Ensure proper revenue recognition for B2B, managed services, and subscription products.

Cannabis-Specific Financial Compliance

  • Apply IRC Section 280E rules to ensure compliant tax positioning.
  • Manage cost of goods sold (COGS) allocations for cultivation, processing, and retail.
  • Work with METRC / seed-to-sale data to validate inventory valuation and audit trails.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.

    • Budgeting, Forecasting & FP&A

  • Build annual budgets, rolling forecasts, scenario models, and financial dashboards.
  • Provide insights on margins, pricing models, and operational KPIs.
  • Lead financial planning for new product launches and expansion initiatives.

    • Cash Flow & Operational Finance

  • Oversee AP / AR, vendor management, and cash-flow planning.
  • Improve working capital processes and financial controls.
  • Implement automation tools and tech-based financial workflows.

    • Strategic Projects

  • Evaluate technology investments, process automation, and financial systems (ERP / POS / METRC integrations).
  • Support financial due diligence, partnerships, and growth initiatives.
  • Drive financial SOPs, internal controls, and audit readiness.

    • Qualifications

  • Licensed CPA (active).
  • 6–10 years of total finance / accounting experience.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in the cannabis industry (cultivation, manufacturing, retail, or ancillary services).
  • Strong expertise in US GAAP, 280E, cost accounting, and financial modeling.
  • Experience working with METRC, QuickBooks, ERP systems, and cannabis POS platforms.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to thrive in an early-stage, fast-paced environment.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Experience in multi-entity consolidations.
  • Background in SaaS / tech-enabled services financial operations.
  • Knowledge of state-by-state cannabis compliance requirements.
  • Strong Excel and data visualization (Power BI / Tableau) skills.

    • “This role supports regulated cannabis operations in legal international markets (e.g., US, Canada). No handling or involvement with cannabis is conducted within India.”

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