Job details
Job type full-time part-time contract number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (required)
P&l management: 1 year (preferred)
Full job description
Position title: chief of finance
Position location: boston and holyoke, ma
Position type: on-site/hybrid-remote
Alchemy league, incIs the first black, veteran, female, and lgbtq+ economic empowerment-owned business in massachusetts on track to sell recreational and medical cannabisOur mission is to increase access to plant medicine and drive economic growth in our communityWe endeavor to provide the most lovingly-grown, high-quality cannabis in massachusetts, plus local and sustainably made ancillary products including plant-based remedies, clothing, wellness products, and other relevant goods and servicesWe at alchemy league define diversity as creating an environment that embraces a wide range of perspectives – ethnic, experiential, language, culture, background, sexual orientation, ability, age, gender, and nationalityWe seek to integrate equity into our operations based on an understanding that systematic, historical and institutional barriers have, and often continue to, prevent true equity from being achievedFurther, equality and equity are not the same conceptEquality is treating everyone the sameEquity is giving everyone what they need to be successful; to get the same shot at successFor alchemy league, this includes a specific commitment to promoting equity among minorities, specifically black, african american, latino, and indigenous people of color, women, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of the lgbtq+ community.
Position summary:
The chief of finance is responsible for managing and directing alchemy league’s finances including expenses, product procurement, accounting and taxesOur ideal candidate brings expert accounting skills, knowledge of tax requirements for cannabis businesses, and the ability to manage a fast-paced environmentOur ideal candidate can pivot at a moment’s notice and has the ability to creatively allocate resources as neededAdditionally, the cfo will ensure policy and legal compliance for all financial and human resource functions including hiring, recruitment, training, and exiting of staff, as well as benefits administration and oversight, workers compensation administration and oversight, and the oversight of company finances and spendingResponsible for working collaboratively with the coo and ceo, the cfo will strategize to support the needs and target goals of the company.
Job responsibilities & roles:
Develop, manage, and maintain all company budgets and finances including taxes, payroll, expenses, and revenue tracking - “p&l management.”
Establish performance standards as well as tracking systems to monitor performance and spending.
Build effective relationships with senior management to support the fiscal needs of the company.
Use quickbooks to track all expenses and profits.
Maintain fiscal records to ensure regulatory and tax compliance.
Lead and manage the integration of all financial operations, including the evaluation of competitor and market trends, product development and procurement, expansion and growth opportunities.
Develop and implement a strategic finance operating plan, monthly forecasts, and cost projections that are fully integrated with alchemy’s key strategic objectives.
Prepare financial analysis and operational alternatives to optimize the company’s spending and profit margins.
Ensure proper financial reporting to both tax and regulatory authorities.
Complete any additional duties as assigned by the coo or ceo.
Preferred qualifications:
Financial regulatory and compliance experience in the cannabis industry.
Significant experience managing finances in the cannabis industry.
Required experience:
Superior management skills, strong mentoring and coaching experience, and the ability to build a team from the ground up.
Deep understanding of tax and financial regulatory compliance.
Quickbooks experience and/or experience with financial tracking software.
Experience building trusting relationships with senior leadership as well as staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans for operational success, meeting revenue targets, and maintaining regulatory as well as tax compliance.
Experience leveraging data, performance evaluation, and development of success metrics to drive informed decision-making.
Analytical rigor and creativity for problem-solving and priority-setting.
Ability to reallocate resources as necessary.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to pivot quickly.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a comprehensive background check annually to ensure compliance within cannabis control
Commission and alchemy league set regulations
Degree in relevant field.
Position locations:
Boston, ma
Holyoke, ma
Environmental factors:
Employees may be required to bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, complete repetitive hand movements, and/or walk intermittently throughout the dayEmployees may also be exposed to company approved chemicals for sanitation and production purposesTeam members will also be exposed to cannabis and cannabis products while onsite.
All submitted resumes will be reviewed by our teamWe will contact you if we determine you to be qualified for the available positionIf we find that we do not have a position available that suits your experience and qualifications, we will retain your information for one year and contact you if an appropriate position becomes availableThank you for your interest in alchemy league.
Alchemy league, incIs an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under the lawWe are committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, salary, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment and discharge.
Job types: full-time, part-time, contract
Application question(s):
Can you pass a comprehensive background check annually to ensure compliance within the state cannabis control commission regulations?
Education:
Bachelor`s (required)
Experience:
Cannabis industry: 1 year (required)
P&l management: 1 year (preferred)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
