Plant Controller

Green Thumb•Abingdon, VA

5d•$110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

As a manufacturing facility Plant Controller with Green Thumb, you will be an integral part of the plant management team and a key member of the Operations Finance team. The role involves direct participation in plant operations and accounting and finance activities, with responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational management information used to report results and manage the facility. The Plant Controller leads financial close, reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory controls, and site-level finance activities. The role also supports operational decision-making, continuous improvement, ERP implementation, and the hiring and development of site finance resources. The position requires compliance with applicable company and industry regulations, including cannabis-industry requirements. Green Thumb’s mission is to promote well-being through the power of cannabis. The company describes its values as humility, hard work, gratitude, transparency, collaboration, and a growth mindset grounded in well-being. It is committed to an inclusive culture and to championing economic opportunities in communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Green Thumb is an equal opportunity workplace. The pay range is $110,000–$130,000 USD, based on experience, qualifications, and/or location. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organizational and individual performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
8+ years of total accounting experience.
5+ years of Operations Finance or cost accounting experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Mastery of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team, with motivation, self-direction, innovation, 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.
Understanding of and compliance with Green Thumb’s rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to pass all required background checks.
Compliance with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Approval by the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.

Responsibilities

Perform monthly financial close for the facility 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 activities, and audits with plant sites.
Prepare daily and weekly labor utilization plans, including headcount and overtime reporting.
Lead preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts, comparing projected results with prior year, budget, and previous forecasts.
Coordinate evaluation of capital projects and the approval process.
Maintain the fixed asset register, record asset additions, transfers, and retirements, and calculate monthly depreciation.
Perform operational analysis, trend projections, and forecasting.
Lead site-level financial meetings and participate in site-level leadership meetings, providing financial visibility to business partners for decision-making.
Review site performance and KPI data with management, identify trends, and help analyze root causes.
Lead or participate in cross-functional teams to continually 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.
Prepare 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 as needed to the general manager and other facility employees.
Conduct ad hoc analyses and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Pass required background checks and remain compliant with legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Obtain approval from the state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.