We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team operating across five states under a multi-entity structure. The Controller owns the accounting function end-to-end: close, consolidation, cost accounting, and compliance - and serves as the technical backbone of the finance organization. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can operate fluently in a complex, regulated, high-growth environment.
This is a hybrid position with a heavy in-office presence in our MA HQ during ramp up. Ideal candidates will be located within 1.5 hours of our Northampton, MA office (Worcester, MA | Providence, RI | Hartford, CT | Albany, NY area candidates encouraged to apply).
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Financial close & consolidation — Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close across all entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting on a timely, accurate basis.
- Cost & inventory accounting — Supervision of direct manufacturing cost accounting, absorption costing, inventory valuation, and standard/actual cost true-ups in a multi-facility production environment.
- Technical accounting — Apply and document GAAP across inventory (ASC 330), leases (ASC 842), revenue (ASC 606), stock comp (ASC 718), and income taxes (ASC 740), including memos and SOPs.
- Audit & tax — Lead the annual financial statement audit and coordinate with external tax advisors, including cannabis-specific positions (§280E, §263A/UNICAP) and support in other related areas.
- Regulatory & lender compliance — Ensure financial compliance with state cannabis regulators across operating states and with senior lender reporting and covenant requirements.
- Systems & controls — Maintain and improve the ERP (Acumatica) and surrounding finance stack (Datarails, Ramp) design and enforce internal controls, workflows, and process documentation.
- Team leadership — Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team (onshore and offshore); ensure adequate coverage, training, and accountability.
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Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/management
- Strong technical GAAP foundation and demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle close
- Cost/manufacturing/distribution accounting experience
- Advanced Excel; ERP proficiency
Preferred Experience:
- CPA
- Cannabis or other highly regulated, multi-entity / multi-state industry experience
- Familiarity with §280E and cannabis tax considerations
- Experience with Acumatica and FP&A/consolidation tooling
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Generous annual leave: 13 paid holidays and up to 3 weeks PTO (hourly and salaried staff alike)
- Comprehensive health coverage: company-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
- Extra benefits: PSL, FSA, life insurance, 401(k) with match, discounted pet insurance and gym membership
Fernway is an industry-leading cannabis brand that is actively expanding into innovative product categories and new state markets. Our unwavering commitment to premium quality cannabis products, exceptional customer service and strategic partnerships are what set us apart.
We pride ourselves on nurturing an employee-first culture that has helped catapult us to the top of the industry. We are accepting, inclusive and diverse. We embody cannabis culture from top to bottom and act as one team. That is what has made us successful.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fernway provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Fernway is dedicated to building a diverse team.
