Director, Retail FP&A

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced Director, FP&A. This individual will report to the VP of Finance at HQ. The Director, FP&A will support and partner with business leaders on the key financial initiatives of Cresco Labs. This individual will be responsible for financial planning, budget management, forecasting, reporting, strategic data analysis, and evaluating ways to improve profitability. This individual will help lead the development of financial management strategy while driving execution and advising regional/functional leaders. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is exceptionally organized and possesses great attention to detail. This individual thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred
7-10 years of experience in a senior FP&A finance role, previous experience leading a team
Project budgeting, cost controls, and ROI experience required
Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems preferred, including, BI reporting, dashboard, modeling, and KPI development (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, SAP BPC, etc.)
Proven knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, US GAAP and/or IFRS standards, tax laws, etc.
Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow through on assigned tasks
Strong leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and work together across all levels of leadership, including executive leadership
Ability to efficiently handle ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent
Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship at any time.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with management to prepare and analyze financial results, forecasting, and budgeting analytics
Manage and develop a team of high performing finance individuals
Drive insights into business performance to support complex decision making, including investments in New Store and M&A
Design, drive, and continue to refine the implementation of process and procedures to support the dynamic organization
Provide readouts to management on a standard cadence on variances from the established budget and the key drivers
Contribute to the management of 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