Manager, Finance - External Reporting

Verano • Chicago, IL

7d • $105,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Finance – External Reporting supports Verano’s corporate finance function in the cannabis industry’s complex regulatory environment. The role helps shape the Company’s financial communications with investors, regulators, and other external stakeholders, working across technical accounting, consolidation, internal controls, and external disclosure.

The position supports the preparation and issuance of external financial reporting, including SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K), earnings releases, investor materials, and other external financial communications. It also conducts technical accounting research, supports consolidation reporting, and maintains accounting policies and procedures. The role reports to the Sr. Manager, Finance – External Reporting and works with senior management, the Audit Committee, Investor Relations, and finance and operations leaders. It is described as a developmental role with opportunities to strengthen leadership capabilities and progress into larger finance leadership roles.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, is highly organized and detail-oriented, communicates effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, and is willing to contribute hands-on during peak reporting periods. The role also calls for ideas to improve the efficiency, timeliness, and accuracy of the close and reporting cycle through technology and process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
• Active CPA license.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including recent SEC/external reporting experience at a publicly traded company.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, including Regulations S-X and S-K.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and flexibility in hours during peak quarterly and annual reporting periods.
• Must be at least 21 years old, authorized to work in the USA, and willing to undergo a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• At least 2 years of public accounting experience, preferably with a Big 4 or national firm.
• Experience supervising, reviewing the work of, and developing others.
• Experience with Workiva (Wdesk) and XBRL.
• Experience with SAP, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar ERP and reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules for Forms 10-Q and 10-K, as well as Form 8-K and other SEC filings, ensuring conformity with U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations S-X and S-K.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, disclosure checklists, and tie-out process, and coordinate XBRL tagging and review workflows in Workiva/Wdesk.
• Partner with Investor Relations, FP&A, Legal, and Treasury to prepare and review earnings releases, investor presentations, and other external financial communications for consistency with filed financial statements.
• Monitor accounting literature and SEC rulemaking, assess the impact of new reporting requirements, and support implementation of new accounting standards and disclosure rules.
• Prepare quarterly accounting and regulatory update materials and presentations for senior management and the Audit Committee.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare position memoranda on new and complex transactions and accounting matters.
• Own recurring accounting and reporting areas, including the consolidated statement of cash flows, segment reporting, earnings per share, lease accounting, and annual impairment testing.
• Advise finance and operating personnel on accounting questions, financial policies and procedures, and the accounting implications of business decisions.
• Work with stakeholders to develop, revise, and maintain the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on technical accounting, internal controls, and SEC reporting, and own the design and operation of SOX controls within the external reporting process.
• Analyze financial results and disclosures periodically and advise management on trends and emerging matters.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor external reporting staff, and contribute to talent attraction, development, and retention across Corporate Finance & Accounting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Product discounts
• Annual bonus program may be available based on individual and company performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager