Director of Finance : Top Cannabis Company in CO!

Director of Finance : Top Cannabis Company in CO!

Full-time

Our client is a leading cannabis company in the state of Colorado. They provide a variety of naturally grown, high‑quality retail and medical cannabis, extracts, edibles, drinks, tinctures, infused products, and more. They oversee cultivation, production, and sales and pride themselves on a collaborative, creative, and dynamic culture.

The Role

Works collaboratively with the Executive Team to identify opportunities to increase the value of our client through partnerships, investments, mergers, and acquisitions. Contributes to the company’s yearly and long‑term business planning process, conducts analysis, and provides strategic financial advice on each individual project. As an entrepreneurial company, this person will need to be a “roll‑up‑your‑sleeves” individual who can jump into work and partner with teams at all levels.

What You’ll Do

• Dedicated focus on driving operations through finance
• Work closely with owners to provide financial insight and direction
• Identify financial opportunities, roadblocks, and analyze impact on future business
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and trends to assist the CEO and Executive Team
• A trusted advisor with a strong work ethic and resilient mentality
• Establish credibility throughout the organization and with owners as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision‑making issues affecting the organization, including evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, mergers, and investments
• Develop a reliable cash‑flow projection process and reporting mechanism, including a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs
• Be an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts the corporation may enter
• Evaluate the structure of the finance group and identify needed changes or professional development opportunities for future success
• Facilitate the company budgeting process in collaboration with the Controller and Chief Revenue Officer
• Plan, oversee, and ensure adherence to the department budget
• Develop, track, and manage finance department goals and success metrics
• Work with the Controller to develop cash‑management practices that optimize the cash position
• Provide company and department direction through modeling and financial analysis
• Engage key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives and processes

Requirements

• Must already possess or be able to qualify for a Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) support badge
• Colorado residency, no felony convictions, and successful completion of an extensive background check
• Strategic thinker who understands finance best practices and can develop and implement a strategic plan aligned with organizational goals
• Ability to execute tactically and opportunistically to achieve strategic goals
• Sincere, collaborative team leader who prioritizes the organization’s success over personal gain when needed
• Strong, savvy communicator capable of building relationships at all levels of an organization
• Strong business and financial acumen, able to understand and logically work through business problems to resolution
• Energetic, forward‑thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards
• Excellent negotiator with experience in contracts

Education and Experience

• 10+ years of finance experience with increasing levels of responsibility
• Demonstrated success in positions such as Director of Finance or other senior finance management/executive roles responsible for duties listed in this job description
• Experience developing and managing financial models
• Bachelor’s degree with MBA, CPA, CFA, or Big 4 experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing cash, treasury, and cost
• Experience reporting to the SEC is a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Keen attention to detail and ability to multi‑task with frequent interruptions
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience working in a team‑oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience in the retail, production, and/or manufacturing industries preferred

MUST PROVIDE

• 4 professional references
• Background / credit check authorization form (if you become a final candidate)