Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Corporate Controller | Pleasantrees | Michigan

Full-Time | Exempt | Hybrid Opportunity Available

Lead the Financial Strategy Behind Michigan's Premier Cannabis Company

Pleasantrees is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions of one of Michigan's fastest-growing vertically integrated cannabis companies. This is more than a traditional Controller position. You'll partner directly with executive leadership to strengthen financial operations, improve profitability, enhance reporting accuracy, optimize inventory accounting, and build scalable financial processes that support continued expansion.

If you're a CPA who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and enjoys transforming accounting into a strategic business function, we'd love to meet you.

Why Pleasantrees?

At Pleasantrees, we cultivate more than premium cannabis-we cultivate careers.

As one of Michigan's leading vertically integrated cannabis companies, we control every stage of our operation-from cultivation and manufacturing to wholesale distribution and retail. Our commitment to quality, innovation, hospitality, and community has positioned us as an industry leader with ambitious growth plans. Joining Pleasantrees means becoming part of an executive team that values strategic thinking, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.

Competitive Base Salary
Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.

Performance Bonus
Eligible for an annual performance bonus of up to 15% , based on key business objectives including:

• Timely month-end close
• Financial reporting accuracy
• Inventory reconciliation
• Audit readiness
• Internal controls
• Operational efficiency

Comprehensive Benefits

We invest in our people with a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Disability Insurances
• Health Spending Account
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Product Discounts

What You'll Do

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Corporate Controller will oversee all accounting operations while serving as the organization's financial steward.

Financial Leadership

• Lead all corporate accounting operations
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure financial integrity across multiple legal entities
• Develop accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Drive process improvement initiatives

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee all financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and tax engagements
• Manage external CPA relationships
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation
• Maintain audit-ready financial records

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting for cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations
• Ensure accurate valuation of inventory
• Analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Improve inventory reconciliation processes
• Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy
• Monitor manufacturing costs and production variances

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting process
• Develop financial forecasts
• Monitor financial performance against budget
• Produce executive dashboards and KPIs
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and reduce costs

Leadership

• Mentor and develop accounting staff
• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Retail, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership
• Provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Previous experience as a:
• Corporate Controller
• Assistant Controller
• Senior Accounting Manager
• Audit Manager
• Senior Accountant
• Public Accounting Manager
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close
• Experience with external audits
• Tax accounting experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online or ERP systems)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Cannabis industry accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting
• Cost accounting
• Inventory accounting
• Multi-location retail accounting
• Multi-entity financial reporting
• ERP implementation experience
• Budgeting and FP&A experience
• Internal controls development
• Cash flow management
• Process automation experience
• Experience with business intelligence or financial reporting tools

Success in This Role

The ideal candidate is:

• Strategic yet detail-oriented
• Data-driven and analytical
• Highly organized and Collaborative
• Adaptable in a high-growth environment
• Comfortable leading through change
• Passionate about building scalable financial systems
• A trusted advisor to executive leadership

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment with regular interaction across corporate, cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail operations. Occasional travel to Michigan facilities may be required.

Employment Requirements

• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening (THC excluded).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.