Certified Public Accountant

GOLDLEAF is a high-volume, luxury cannabis dispensary located in Annapolis, Maryland. We are seeking an experiencedIn-House CPA / Controllerto oversee accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax coordination, and financial organization for our dispensary and related small business entities. This is a hands-on, in-office role for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment. The right person will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent judgment, and the ability to bring structure, accuracy, and financial clarity to a growing multi-entity operation. Responsibilities The In-House CPA / Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, including: Managing accounting for a high-volume dispensary and related small entities Overseeing general ledger activity and ensuring accurate books Preparing monthly financial statements and management reports Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable Reviewing and reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, cash activity, and vendor balances Monitoring cash flow and helping leadership understand weekly and monthly financial position Coordinating with external tax professionals on tax filings, planning, and compliance Assisting with sales tax, payroll tax, income tax, and other required filings Managing vendor payment schedules and AP aging Reconciling POS, banking, cash, and accounting records Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning Reviewing expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities Maintaining organized financial records and backup documentation Creating internal accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems Supporting ownership and senior leadership with financial analysis and special projects Helping manage accounting across multiple related businesses/entities Learning the financial, tax, compliance, and operational structure of the cannabis industry Qualifications Active CPA license strongly preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, audit, financial reporting, or internal business accounting preferred Prior Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or CPA firm experience is a plus, but not required Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred Experience managing multiple entities is a plus Cannabis industry experience is not required Must be willing to learn the cannabis industry and its accounting, tax, compliance, and operational requirements Must be highly organized, discreet, dependable, and detail-oriented Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Must be able to work on-site in Annapolis, Maryland Work Schedule Full-time Monday through Friday In-office position in Annapolis, Maryland #J-18808-Ljbffr GOLDLEAF