Compliance Manager - Job ID 1892611

DCM•Hagerstown, MD

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compliance Manager supports regulatory and operational compliance across District Cannabis cultivation, operational, and retail locations in Washington, DC and Maryland. The role conducts compliance audits, evaluates inventory and operational controls, supports investigations and regulatory readiness, identifies compliance risks and discrepancies, and partners with site leadership on training and corrective actions. The position promotes compliance with applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, company policies, and standard operating procedures. The Compliance Manager performs scheduled, risk-based, and spot audits; reviews operational practices, internal controls, and documentation; supports internal and external inspection readiness; and verifies inventory accuracy across physical counts, METRC, POS, and supporting records. The role also reviews inventory transactions and product configurations, audits required facility records, documents and investigates potential compliance issues, tracks corrective actions, escalates significant concerns, and provides guidance and training to leaders. The position maintains working knowledge of DC and Maryland cannabis requirements and monitors regulatory changes. It is an on-site role requiring regular travel between District Cannabis facilities in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a Federal and State criminal history background check.
Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.
Minimum of five years of operations management experience in a multi-site or regulated environment.
Three to five years of experience in compliance, auditing, regulatory operations, cannabis operations, investigations, or a related field.
Experience conducting audits, reviewing records, reconciling inventory or data, and identifying discrepancies or areas of risk.
Strong analytical, investigative, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to identify trends, inconsistencies, and potential compliance risks.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and objectively document compliance findings.
Ability to independently manage multiple audits, investigations, corrective actions, and priorities across multiple locations.
Ability to regularly travel between assigned District Cannabis facilities in Washington, DC and Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Passion for cannabis culture.
Strong strategic and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and organizational levels.
Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a cross-functional team.
Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
Receptiveness to feedback and commitment to continued professional development.
Strong work ethic, integrity, accountability, transparency, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Conduct scheduled, risk-based, and spot compliance audits at cultivation facilities, operational sites, and retail dispensaries in Washington, DC and Maryland.
Review operational practices, internal controls, and documentation to identify risks, recurring issues, and control gaps, and recommend corrective actions or process improvements.
Support facility readiness for internal and external regulatory inspections.
Conduct inventory audits by comparing physical counts, METRC, POS, and supporting records.
Review inventory adjustments, transactions, transfers, system activity, and product or item configurations for accuracy and potential compliance concerns.
Audit operational and compliance records, including visitor logs, calibration logs, inventory records, and waste documentation, for completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with requirements and procedures.
Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential records of audits, findings, investigations, and corrective actions.
Support investigations by reviewing records, system activity, physical inventory, and supporting documentation to help identify root causes.
Document findings, recommend corrective actions, follow up with responsible leaders, and escalate significant, recurring, or unresolved concerns to appropriate leadership.
Partner with managers and other leaders to strengthen compliance practices.
Provide compliance guidance, coaching, and training based on audit findings, recurring issues, operational needs, and regulatory changes.
Maintain working knowledge of applicable Washington, DC and Maryland cannabis laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and regulatory guidance.
Monitor regulatory changes and partner with stakeholders to incorporate applicable requirements into company procedures and operational practices.
Perform other duties as necessary.