Controller

Department: Accounting

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Albany

Compensation: $130,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team operating across five states under a multi-entity structure. The Controller owns the accounting function end-to-end: close, consolidation, cost accounting, and compliance - and serves as the technical backbone of the finance organization. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate fluently in a complex, regulated, high-growth environment.

This is a hybrid position with a heavy in-office presence in our MA HQ during ramp up. Ideal candidates will be located within 1.5 hours of our Northampton, MA office (Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | Hartford, CT | Albany, NY area candidates encouraged to apply).

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial close & consolidation Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting on a timely, accurate basis.
• Cost & inventory accounting Supervision of direct manufacturing cost accounting, absorption costing, inventory valuation, and standard/actual cost true-ups in a multi-facility production environment.
• Technical accounting Apply and document GAAP across inventory (ASC 330), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), stock comp (ASC 718), and income taxes (ASC 740), including memos and SOPs.
• Audit & tax Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external tax advisors, including cannabis-specific positions (280E, 263A/UNICAP) and support in other related areas.
• Regulatory & lender compliance Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators across operating states and with senior lender reporting and covenant requirements.
• Systems & controls Maintain and improve the ERP (Acumatica) and surrounding finance stack (Datarails, Ramp) design and enforce internal controls, workflows, and process documentation.
• Team leadership Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (onshore and offshore); ensure adequate coverage, training, and accountability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management
• Strong technical GAAP foundation and demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle close
• Cost/manufacturing/distribution accounting experience
• Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency

Preferred Experience:

• CPA
• Cannabis or other highly regulated, multi-entity / multi-state industry experience
• Familiarity with 280E and cannabis tax considerations
• Experience with Acumatica and FP&A/consolidation tooling

Experience the Fernway Advantage

• Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike)
• Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
• Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership

Salary

$130000 - $140000 USD per year
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