Senior Director Corporate Controller

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It’s a Joint Effort

We believe that how we work together truly matters. Our employees are passionate about what we do and how and why we do it. TerrAscend’s most successful team members understand that serving our patients, customers, and each other is what excels our growth. To keep thriving, we continue to bring together the brightest minds in business with best-in-class cultivation and outstanding patient and customer experiences. This is how we continue to set the industry standard.

Sound like weed be a good fit? Here’s where you come in.

Our next Director, Corporate Controller will support our growing organization as an enterprise-wide owner of the financial reporting requirements of TerrAscend. This critical role is responsible for the ownership in TerrAscend’s preparation of all financial reporting including monthly financial reporting and internal reporting, adherence and creation of a strong internal control environment, and lead partner in our interim and annual external audits, and other ad-hoc needs as the company grows.

You will work closely with finance and functional area leadership for the organization to support the advancements of the financial reporting team and adherence to regulatory compliance. This position reports to the SVP, Finance.

Where you'll be planted:

This is a remote position. We are giving preference to candidates located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, or Michigan, as these are the markets that the majority of our operations are in. Some travel may be required for business meetings and other on-site events.

All benefits-eligible employees are provided the following benefits:

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)

• Paid-Time-Off (varies by State, please ask your Recruiter for more info)

• Health, vision, and dental insurance

• 98Point6 (remote primary care)

• 401k with 4% matching (100% vested immediately)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Account

• Wellness Program

To be blunt, this person will:

• Lead the financial and technical accounting and reporting for the enterprise.

• Lead the general ledger accounting team and processes to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions including but not limited to technical accounting and related technical memos, revenue recognition, inventory accounting, payroll, lease accounting and accruals, required provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, management reporting and internal reporting for stakeholders.

• Oversee the general accounting team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives and the development to continue to strengthen the functions within the business.

• Responsible for all technical accounting for the enterprise. Collaborate cross-functionally to address and resolve technical accounting issues proactively and promptly.

• Responsible for the timely and accurate execution of monthly closing processes.

• Lead driving and executing the financial accounting reporting and analysis needs of the organization and support the achievement of key goals and objectives.

• Lead the preparation of consolidated financial reporting and analysis and related fluctuation analysis by business unit or required segmentation to provide visibility on deemed variances.

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactional entries and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP requirements.

• Responsible for relevant monthly accounting and quarter-close, SOX compliance controls and processes as it relates to all accounting internal controls for the enterprise, as well as partnership with the organization to ensure compliance of all controls throughout the organization.

• Responsible for reviewing, monitoring, and enforcing financial policies and procedures, in addition, to the creation of new and proposed internal policies for the organization as we continue to grow and evolve.

• Lead partner with the External Audit firm and audit team, coordinates to facilitate reviews.

• Responsible for quarterly reviews and annual audits with internal and external auditors as it relates to accounting operations. Led the teams to manage audit PBC lists and internal and external audit testing requirements.

• Lead partner with the Internal Audit teams to drive operational improvements and compliance to ensure compliance with our internal controls environment.

• Partner with business and functional leaders and other stakeholders to service the businesses needs as it relates to accounting reporting and improvements. Prepare and present reports to key internal stakeholders as needed

• Seek opportunities and drive incremental improvements to streamline processes.

• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements. This involves staying up to date with changes in financial regulations and implementing necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

• Actively participate in new technology implementation of systems in partnership with enterprise Finance teams including development of streamlined and efficient financial processes.

• Engage with business leaders and provide guidance based on calculated and well thought out recommendations, act as a trusted advisor to drive insights.

• Support development and process improvement efforts in the accounting function in collaboration with partners to continue to strengthen the function as we grow.

• Provide ad hoc monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as required.

What We’re High On... We value diverse skillsets, talents, and experiences. To be successful in this role, we know you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree or MBA, or equivalents, in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

• 8+ years of combined experience of financial reporting for a public company and/or public accounting in a large firm with a minimum of 4+ years of the total at a public accounting firm.

• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and SEC requirements.

• Certified Public Accountant required (CPA or Chartered)

• Must have strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting standards including working knowledge of revenue recognition and lease accounting standards.

• Able to build and sustain strong relationships at multiple levels internally and with partners; high emotional intelligence and an ability to challenge in a nuanced way; influencing areas of the business that are not under direct control will be critical.

• Knowledge of end-to-end corporate external financial reporting activities

• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment, in an ambiguous and developing structure.

• Proven track record as a people manager as well as an individual contributor

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office including, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Analytic problem solving, solutions oriented.

• Quickly adapts work to support changing priorities.

• Ability to effectively seek and acquire knowledge and educate coworkers and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrates ability to facilitate complex and time sensitive decisions in a deadline driven environment.

• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills with ability to drive improvements to processes.

• Ability to critically evaluate complex business situations and legal documents and distill key questions and issues therefrom.

• Preferably located in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland or Michigan.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees eligible):

• Employee Discount (all employees eligible)

• Paid Time Off

• Health, vision, and dental insurance (with telehealth option)

• 401k with 4% company matching (100% vested immediately)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long Term Disability

$175,000 - $205,000 a year

The salary range included is for the base compensation and is not inclusive of any variable compensation that can be earned in addition to the base salary. Our range is based on experience, skillsets, and overall fit for the role.

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*** Background Check Requirement ***

As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the specific State in which the employee is hired. Typically, the state investigative process includes a state and federal background check.

EEO Statement

At TerrAscend, employees and applicants are evaluated based on their qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. TerrAscend is committed to assuring equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

TerrAscend is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, to include gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gender identity, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and coworkers.

Disclaimer

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. The list of job responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and the like is not exhaustive, rather it is illustrative of the current essential functions required for the position.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS.

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Este empleador participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Si E-Verify no puede confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar, este empleador está requerido a darle instrucciones por escrito y una oportunidad de contactar al Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) o a la Administración del Seguro Social (SSA) para que pueda empezar a resolver el problema antes de que el empleador pueda tomar cualquier acción en su contra, incluyendo la terminación de su empleo. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Para más información sobre E-Verify, o si usted cree que su empleador ha violado sus responsabilidades de E-Verify, por favor contacte a DHS.

Statement on External Recruiting Agencies

TerrAscend and all affiliates do not accept blind resume submissions from external recruiting agencies. No fee will be paid to agencies who submit candidates without being under contract for an active search with TerrAscend.