Controller

Humboldt Farms is California's leading and trusted source for quality cannabis. We are committed to nurturing the body and soul and inspiring the mind by providing the world's best sun-grown flowers and highest quality cannabis products from the wild and beautiful, Humboldt County, California.

At Humboldt Farms, we believe in the principle of CHOOSING KINDLY — for ourselves, our communities and our shared Earth. We aim to restore the health of the planet, to deepen the connection between us and the natural world, to cultivate meaningful relationships and to expand the human experience.

Job Summary:

Controller is accountable for all aspects of financial management for Humboldt Farms, reporting to the VP of Finance. This includes accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, financial risk management, and the development of internal company control policies and procedures. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience as a Financial Controller, who offers both first-rate business acumen, and a sincere interest in team building, to join our growing community of creative professionals at Humboldt Farms.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Manage all Accounting Department projects, including billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, production inventory accounting and revenue recognition

Develop internal control guidelines, policies and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, and administrative goals

Establish and maintain all financial controls with the Humboldt Farms Accounting Department

Coordinate and direct department budgets

Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards

Prepare and present financial reports and risk analysis to Humboldt Farms Executive Leadership

Manage and oversee the Humboldt Farms general ledger

Prepare and publish timely financial statements

Research technical accounting issues for compliance

Support month-end and year-end close processes

Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

Monitor variances, summarize trends and investigate budget deficiencies

Develop and monitor business performance metrics

Hire, train, and retain skilled accounting staff (AP/Payroll Clerk & Finance Specialist)

Monitor and confirm financial condition of internal departments by conducting audits

Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions within Accounting or Human Resources

Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions

Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

Required Skills/Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

Experience with creating financial statements

Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

Excellent accounting software and administration skills, specifically in Excel

Ability to deliver quality work on tight deadlines, with strong organization and priority setting skills

Access to a personal vehicle

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s in accounting or Business Administration

Advanced degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred

Proven working experience as a Financial Controller (7+ years)

10+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

Working Conditions:

Warehouse environment, loud noises, hot and cold temperatures, exposure to Cannabis

Remote, if applicable

Physical Requirements:

Sitting for prolonged amounts of time

Able to lift from 10-30 pounds

Humboldt Farms 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.

Location: Arcata, CA or Remote Home Office, Northern California