Accounting Manager

4Front Ventures (CSE: FFNT / OTCQX: FFNTF) is a fast-moving national cannabis grower, distributor, and retailer headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with active operations in Massachusetts, Michigan, Illinois, Washington, and California. Focusing on Excellence, People, Integrity, and Courage, 4Front Ventures is building a responsible and people-focused company that consistently produces high-quality products, ensures access to cannabis through top service and affordable brands, and provides value through job creation and community engagement. From plant genetics to the cannabis retail experience under the Mission Dispensary brand, 4Front’s team applies expertise across the entire cannabis value chain. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona with over 700 employees, 4Front (FFNT) is a fast-moving national cannabis grower, distributor, and retailer with active operations in Illinois, Massachusetts, California, Michigan, and Washington. Focusing on excellence, people, integrity, and courage, 4Front is building a responsible and people-focused company that consistently produces high-quality products, ensures access to cannabis through top service and affordable brands, and provides value through job creation and community engagement. From plant genetics to the cannabis retail experience, 4Front’s team applies expertise across the entire cannabis value chain.   POSITION OVERVIEW The Accounting Manager position will be responsible for analyzing complex financial records and reports, regulating and authenticating financial transactions, balancing accounts, confirming and verifying bank statements on behalf of the company, and maintaining a ledger to ensure effectiveness and accuracy of all accounting tasks. This role will report to the Controller and as a key member of the Finance team, they must have a thorough knowledge of accounting procedures, including preparing month-end reports and financial forecasts.   ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES ·         Establish integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in accordance with GAAP standards ·         Complete month-end close procedures, including transferring subsidiary accounting, performing adjusting entries ·         Manage shared services accounting staff for billing, collections, payroll, and financial reporting ·         Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and state financials ·         Ensure accounting processes meet the need for any operational accounting implications ·         Analyze financial and operational data towards the production of forecasting materials/discussion including cash flow forecasting ·         Work with auditors by providing necessary/requested support to facilitate financial and compliance audits ·         Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal taxes and regulations ·         Prepare and analyze production costs in accordance with the company costing methodology ·         Maintain a strong partnership with Operations and Management teams, identifying cost-saving opportunities, process improvements, and automation ·         Provide financial, operational, and cost analysis support for management ·         Assist with preparation of quarterly Audit Committee materials ·         Additional duties as assigned WORKING CONDITIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee primarily will work indoors in an office setting. The employee is required to wear personal protective equipment under appropriate circumstances. Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds. ·         Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement ·         Occasional travel to/from meetings and to various locations     QUALIFICATIONS ·         Bachelor's Degree in Accounting ·         5 years of experience in a Sr. Accountant role ·         CPA (preferred) ·         Strong Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and data management skills ·         Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills ·         Ability to work well under pressure in an agile, fast-paced environment ·         Ability to work autonomously while providing effective communication to leadership ·         Strong analytical and quantitative skills and superior accounting skills ·         Highly responsive and reliable ·         Strong attention to detail   *NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.   *NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.