Controller

Department: Accounting Employment Type: Full Time Location: Providence RI 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 recblid 57cnrb8i61ib5ad8g2aa9nbzjsu449 Fernway