Our client is one of the fastest-growing cannabis brands in North America. Their team is highly dedicated to retail partners and consumers, delivering top-quality, consistent flower and innovative new product development. They are seeking an experienced and motivated VP of Finance to prepare the company for the next stages of growth into multiple states.

Job Summary:

The VP of Finance will support leadership in driving long-term growth, managing risk, and making strategic decisions. This role oversees all financial activities, acting as a key strategic partner to the CEO and board. Responsibilities include financial planning and analysis, managing cash flow, overseeing accounting, ensuring regulatory compliance, and communicating financial performance to stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee all finance functions, including financial accounting, reporting, tax compliance, investment, and fund accounting
Develop and prepare annual, quarterly, and monthly accounting reports, budgets, and forecasts to evaluate performance against goals
Perform analyses to assist in financing decisions and manage cash flow
Develop internal financial reporting and commentary to provide leadership with timely insights on trends, operational results, and growth drivers
Ensure legal compliance across all financial functions, establish and enforce accounting procedures
Demonstrated ability to analyze current and historical data, develop forward-looking insights, and inform strategic decision-making
Lead operational metric review processes across business levels
Manage and supervise outside accounting and bookkeeping resources as needed
Provide modeling and analytical support for strategic growth projects, new product development, long-term contracts, and business initiatives
Secure financing, including debt and equity fundraising, project finance, and venture capital
Support operational decisions to reduce costs and inform technology-related analyses
Oversee journal entries, A/R & A/P, inventory, payroll, and other financial transactions, including follow-up with vendors as needed
Manage cash and prepare cash flow forecasting, alert senior management if budgets are exceeded or cash position is compromised
Review financial reports for variances, trends, and current financial position
Analyze monthly financials and budget variances; prepare monthly variance reports and KPIs
Oversee monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
Complete or direct the preparation of all tax filings
Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures, ensuring GAAP compliance
Maintain fixed asset system and account for acquisitions, transfers, and disposals
Oversee cost collection for business activities such as raw materials, labor, inventory, and overhead
Estimate new and proposed product costs and prepare reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs
Project-manage year-end audits with outside accounting firms; serve as primary contact for audits
Maintain strong working relationships with senior management, CPAs, legal counsel, banking partners, lenders, and insurance agents
Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); CPA or CMA preferred
7–10 years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in agricultural, manufacturing, or distribution environments
10+ years in accounting and/or finance roles in a similar capacity
Experience with QuickBooks, including implementation and maintenance
Knowledge of cost accounting principles and financial accounting
Experience securing debt and developing multi-tiered finance strategies for growth
Preparation of financial statements for audits, taxes, and reporting
Experience in high-growth environments
Experience with debt & equity fundraising, venture capital, and equity investments preferred
Experience handling federal and state grants and compliance with government finance practices
Knowledge of SEC compliance requirements

Additional Requirements:

Pass all required background checks
Comply with all legal and company regulations for the cannabis industry
Possess a valid driver’s license
Minimum 21 years of age
Be on-call and respond to emergency situations for a multi-shift work environment

Qualifications:

Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Ability to work extended hours during busy seasons, including weekends
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive attitude and strong work ethic
Strong leadership, teambuilding, and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and able to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Maintain worker protection standards and promote a safe work environment
Effective time management to balance floor and office responsibilities

Benefits:

Competitive salary package and benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401K
Schedule: 6:30 am to 7:30 am start time – 4:30 pm-5:30 pm end (Monday–Friday) and additional hours as needed
On-site location: Southern Riverside County, CA

About Vangst:

Vangst is the cannabis industry’s hiring platform. Vangst helps cannabis companies find the talent they need to grow their business. From on-demand gig workers to trained & credentialed full-time employees, Vangst has built the industry’s go-to talent marketplace for all cannabis hiring. Vangst is proud to work with 1,200+ of the cannabis industry’s leading businesses.

Since raising their seed round in 2018, Vangst has become one of the fastest-growing companies in the cannabis industry and was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Today, over 300,000 people have full-time jobs in the cannabis industry and this number is expected to triple over the next five years. Vangst is on a mission to fill every job in the cannabis industry.

Vangst’s headquarters is in Denver, CO. Vangst is a Series B company backed by Lerer Hippeau, Colle Capital, Level One Fund, Snoop Dogg’s Casa Verde Capital, and others.

Vangst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits 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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