Job Description
Currently looking for an experienced CFO - Cannabis Industry to fill an opening with a premium manufacturer, distributor and leading product innovator in the cannabis industry located in Palo Alto, CA. Interested candidates should have 10+ years of Finance and Accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or sales environment.
Responsibilities of the CFO - Cannabis Industry
- Develop and lead financial strategy, goals and objectives for fast growing consumer products company.
- Build financial department, systems, software and reporting.
- Participate in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives, operating model and operational execution
- Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports; Monthly profit and loss forecast by division (vs. budget); Weekly cash flow forecast
- Assist in establishing yearly objectives and meeting agendas, and selecting and engaging outside consultants (auditors, investment advisors)
- Complete analysis of financial results
- Develop recommendations (strategic and tactical).
- Develop and execute analysis of various business initiatives (e.g., new product launches, promotional programs, etc.) and develop and utilize forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based financial analyses to provide insight into the organizations operations and business plans
Requirements of the CFO - Cannabis
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred
- 10+ years of Finance and Accounting experience in a manufacturing and/or sales environment.
- Must have a strong cost accounting background.
- Alcoholic beverage industry, food industry or consumer products industry preferred
- Experience supporting a sales and marketing organization is preferred
- 5+ years experience as a consumer products controller or similar role
