Senior Manager, External Reporting

Cresco Labs•Chicago, IL

1d•$130,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cresco Labs is seeking a Senior Manager, External Reporting, to join our corporate finance team in Chicago, IL. The Senior Manager, External Reporting, will report to the Director of External Reporting & Consolidations and lead a team of external reporting analysts. This role will own the month-end close for stock-based compensation (SBC) and other equity transactions, lead the full implementation of the company’s equity accounting system, and own the monthly, quarterly, and annual filings as required under Canadian Securities Regulations and the SEC. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is highly organized with great attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
7+ years of accounting experience (public accounting and/or external reporting at a publicly traded company)
CPA required
Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks
Experience with equity system implementation
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations is required
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required
Ability to thrive within a post-start up, fast-paced, public company environment
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent
Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
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

Experience with financial and reporting systems preferred (e.g., Certent, Intacct, BPC, Workiva)

Responsibilities

Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual Canadian Securities Regulations and SEC filings
Oversee the preparation of the earnings per share (EPS) calculations, including diluted share counts and weighted-average share activity
Coordinate with auditors on audit requests
Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos on complex equity and SBC transactions under U.S. GAAP
Manage XBRL tagging
Participate in special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned
Own the full monthly close process for stock-based compensation, including calculation, journal entry preparation, and account reconciliation
Maintain and reconcile the SBC sub-ledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Track and account for all equity award activity including grants, vesting, forfeitures, expirations, and modifications
Calculate and record expense for all equity award types including stock options and RSUs using Certent
Coordinate with VP of Compensation & Workforce Strategy and payroll on new hire, termination, and modification events impacting equity awards
Maintain effective internal controls over the equity close process and support SOX compliance documentation
Lead the full implementation Certent, the company’s equity accounting system
Oversee data migration of historical equity grant data, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and integrity of all records transferred to the new system
Configure system award types, vesting schedules, valuation inputs, and accounting treatment to align with company policy and U.S. GAAP
Document the business processes, system workflows, and internal control procedures for Certent
Design and validate system-generated accounting outputs, ensuring accurate integration with the general ledger and financial reporting systems
Build and test automated reconciliations between the equity platform, payroll, and the general ledger
Serve as the primary system administrator and subject matter expert post-implementation, managing ongoing configuration and updates
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of external reporting analysts
Set clear expectations for each team member around their individual roles and responsibilities
Foster a culture of accountability, professional judgment, and continuous improvement