Director, Retail FP&A

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced Director of FP&A to support and partner with business leaders on key financial initiatives. Reporting to the VP of Finance at HQ, this person will lead financial planning, budget management, forecasting, reporting, strategic data analysis, and profitability improvement. The Director will help develop financial management strategy, drive its execution, and advise regional and functional leaders. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is exceptionally organized, attentive to detail, and comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role includes partnering with management on financial results and planning, leading and developing finance team members, and providing insights for complex decisions such as new-store investments and M&A. It also entails refining processes and procedures, reporting budget variances and their drivers, contributing to periodic financial reporting, collaborating with IT on financial systems and reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements. The estimated pay range is $170,000–$185,000 USD. Eligible employees may receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) match, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D, paid holidays, paid time off, and potentially annual discretionary bonuses, stock options, and employee discounts. Benefits eligibility may vary by employment status, location, and position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
7–10 years of experience in a senior FP&A finance role.
Previous experience leading a team.
Experience with project budgeting, cost controls, and ROI.
Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, US GAAP and/or IFRS standards, and tax laws.
Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks.
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and work across all levels of leadership, including executive leadership.
Ability to handle ambiguity and change efficiently and act as a change agent.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must comply with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems, including business intelligence reporting, dashboards, modeling, and KPI development; examples include Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, and SAP BPC.

Responsibilities

Partner with management to prepare and analyze financial results, forecasts, and budgeting analytics.
Manage and develop a high-performing finance team.
Provide insights into business performance to support complex decision-making, including new-store investments and M&A.
Design, drive, and refine processes and procedures to support the organization.
Provide management readouts on a standard cadence regarding budget variances and their key drivers.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including financial statements, KPIs, and metric dashboards.
Collaborate with IT on financial systems and reporting design.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.