Plant Controller

Green Thumb•Abingdon, VA

23d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Plant Controller at Green Thumb is an integral member of the plant management team and Operations Finance team. The role involves direct participation in plant operations and accounting and finance activities, with responsibility for accurate and timely financial and operational management information used to report financial results and manage the facility. The Plant Controller also leads site-level finance resources, supports operational decision-making, and contributes to process improvement and ERP implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 8 years of total accounting experience.
At least 5 years of Operations Finance or cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proven mastery of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or on teams, with sound judgment, common sense, and resourcefulness.
Ability to adapt and thrive in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment.
Superior verbal, non-verbal, and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels internally and externally.
High level of critical thinking.
Professionalism and integrity, including when handling confidential information.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Must pass any required background checks.
Must remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be approved by a state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly facility financial closing in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Prepare monthly financial results analysis, including variance and bridging analysis, in coordination with the facility GM and operational staff.
Coordinate and oversee physical inventories, SOX, and audits at plant sites.
Prepare daily and weekly labor utilization plans, including headcount and overtime reporting.
Lead and prepare the annual budget and monthly forecasts, comparing projected results with prior year, budget, and previous forecasts.
Coordinate evaluations of capital projects and the approval process.
Maintain the fixed asset register, including recording new assets, transfers, and retirements, and calculating monthly depreciation.
Perform operational analysis, trend projections, and forecasting.
Lead site-level financial meetings, participate in site leadership meetings, and provide financial visibility to business partners for decision-making.
Review site performance and KPI data with management, understand trends, and help analyze root causes.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to improve processes, methods, productivity, and quality while reducing costs.
Provide manufacturing department heads with reports and data to help manage department expenses, including spending reports, operating reports, and variance analyses.
Work with the Operations Finance team to calculate, analyze, and maintain data used to determine standard costs, including raw material purchases, inventory, and labor.
Monitor and maintain proper site inventory reporting and control, including inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and the inventory discard process.
Perform balance sheet account reconciliations.
Assist the ERP Project implementation team and lead site-level ERP implementation.
Hire, train, lead, and develop site-level finance resources.
Provide financial support to the general manager and other facility employees as needed.
Conduct ad hoc analyses and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Pass required background checks, remain compliant with applicable legal and company regulations for working in the industry, and obtain state badging agency approval to work in the cannabis industry.