Director, Tax

Who We Are

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and retailer with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution while delivering a premium, customer-focused retail experience. We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about our products, our communities, and creating operational excellence across our growing footprint.

The Role

The Director, Tax plays a key role in ensuring compliance, driving tax efficiency, and supporting complex business initiatives across a multi-state footprint. This position will collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams and serve as the company's in-house subject matter expert on tax compliance and reporting. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in an evolving, growth-oriented environment.

Location: Remote with strong preference for candidates located in the Tri-state area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and filing of all federal and state income tax returns, including related analysis, schedules, and documentation.
• Oversee sales, payroll, and real estate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure timely filings and adherence to all tax regulations.
• Maintain accurate tax records, ensuring proper documentation to support all tax positions and filings.
• Prepare and review tax provision disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) for quarterly and annual reporting.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure appropriate tax treatment of transactions and accurate financial statement presentation.
• Support the CFO and team on tax-related components of financial statements, forecasts, and budgeting.
• Conduct tax research and analysis on evolving legislation, identifying opportunities for savings and risk mitigation.
• Provide M&A and capital markets tax advisory support, including due diligence and transaction structuring.
• Develop and implement tax efficiency initiatives aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to navigate complex multi-state cannabis tax regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance internal processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function.
• Serve as a key resource for internal stakeholders, translating complex tax concepts into actionable business guidance.
• Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage third-party consultants as needed for audits, special projects, or temporary support.
• Perform other related duties and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• 5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a combination of corporate and public accounting environments.
• Prior experience in a multi-state or multi-entity organization a plus.
• Transactional M&A experience preferred, including tax due diligence and integration support.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and federal/state tax compliance.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex tax filings and projects with minimal oversight.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across departments and present findings to executive leadership.
• Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) preferred for ease of onsite collaboration with the corporate team.

Work Environment

This position operates in a remote work environment.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, INC., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.