Compliance Manager (FL)

Ayr Wellness•Lake Worth, FL

About The Position

The Compliance Manager (Florida) will assess, design, implement and evaluate compliance programs and initiatives in AYR Wellness facilities, retail dispensaries, and growing facilities. They will conduct internal compliance audits and inspections to support corporate initiatives and state and local regulations. This role will be required to interface with regulators, executive management, and AYR Wellness employees.

Requirements

Prior experience in a regulatory compliance position, familiarity with state regulatory entities
Legal mindset, ability to read, understand, interpret and communicate laws, ordinances, and regulations
Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effective interaction across all levels of the organization
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage high-stress situations, and be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it
Detail-oriented with an eye for process streamlining
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Must meet the age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies
Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies
Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies
3+ years compliance experience, ideally in the regulated cannabis industry or another regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical, alcohol, gaming, tobacco, or financial services/insurance/lending
Ability to recall relevant laws and regulations whenever needed
Problem Solving
Cautious and Patient
Investigation skillset

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted
Regulatory experience is preferred
Strong knowledge of Cannabis industry preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Compliance team to ensure compliance with all applicable state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations for that state.
Develop policies, strategies, and procedures related to regulatory compliance in coordination with department heads and organization leaders; implement policies, strategies, and procedures as directed
Implement preventative measures and corrective action in the event of compliance concerns
Lead and conduct compliance audits including the development of SOP’s, perform audit work steps, document and report findings, and develop and implement appropriate corrective actions
Take a proactive compliance view of the organization and provide preventative measures to ensure the organization is compliant with all regulatory requirements
Collect and analyze data to define and understand problems and perform research to identify root causes
Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure the organization is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
Submits applications for registration renewals to maintain state licensures.
Assists in the application process for entering new markets by drafting and editing license applications.
Prepares and submits documentation required for regulatory inspections and coordinates the inspection process for internal departments and state regulators.
Uses independent judgment and knowledge of applicable state regulations to provide regulatory analyses to the Compliance team.
Drafts and updates Standard Operating Procedures, Operations and Management Plans and Security Plans as needed.
Reviews marketing collateral to ensure compliance with state regulations.
Assists with implementing Ayr Wellness’s policies, procedures, and best practices to promote compliance.
Investigates and resolves compliance concerns, issues, or violations.
Motivate team members and represent compliance department across the entire organization with effective communication
Establish and develop strong relationships across the organization, providing a consultative approach to communicate compliance initiatives
Participate in regulatory stakeholder, industry, and other relevant workgroups
Comply with regulations and requirements associated with health, safety, and environmental protections
Ensure the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment as required and report any hazards, accidents, or injuries as required by company policy
Communicate with state regulators and inspectors as needed.
Perform internal pre-inspections, and random compliance audits on AYR Wellness facilities
Travels periodically among the Company’s cultivation and dispensary operations