Business Advisory Solutions Manager (Cannabis)

Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP is one of the largest accounting and consulting firm in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,400 employees in 21 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to Vault.com. We are a locally and nationally recognized award-winning cannabis accounting, tax and consulting practice, recently named the Best in Class in NJ, winning this prestigious award among six other nominees at the June 2023 NJ Cannabis Insider Awards Gala. We are also a nominee for best Cannabis Accounting Firm in the US, nominated among six other national firms, at the first annual EMJAY'S Award Gala at the annual MJ Biz Las Vegas Conference. We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you!

We are looking for Business Advisory Solutions Cannabis Manager in our New Jersey office. As a Cannabis Manager, you will be responsible for providing excellent client service to our cannabis clients nationwide, and primarily to New Jersey and New York cannabis operators. Our client provides fantastic compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives, and a strong career path for high performing professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing financial forecasts of cannabis license applicants for completeness and accuracy, providing related consulting

• Yearly, quarterly, and at times, monthly accounting assistance of operating cannabis companies (dispensaries, vertically integrated, cultivators, manufacturers, dispensaries, etc.)

• Assistance with assessing costing methodology for cultivators and manufacturers,

• Assessing inventory movement within state mandated seed-to-sale tracking systems such as METRC and Biotrack, and POS reports for any irregularities and discrepancies with accounting records

• Assisting in preparation of cannabis excise tax returns, sales tax returns, etc.

• Assisting cannabis clients in evaluating and establishing accounting systems, financial reporting, SOPs and internal controls

• Assisting cannabis controllers and CFOs in audit readiness

• Managing tax returns of cannabis companies by developing budgets, selecting staff, assigning workloads, and coordinating application of IRC 280E with experts in cannabis tax law

• Identifying tax planning and service opportunities

• Managing communication with IRS, state and local municipality tax authorities on behalf of clients

• Supervise, mentor, and develop less experienced staff

• Strong focus on branding the services of the company emphasizing the importance of qualified cannabis professionals

• Supporting the cannabis practice leader in developing business, on-boarding new clients and general management of the cannabis practice.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• CPA license is preferred. CMA or CFE certification is a plus but not necessary

• 1-4 years of progressive cannabis accounting and/or tax experience preferred; minimum of 6 years of either public accounting or private accounting experience required

• Knowledge of IRC 280E

• Basic knowledge of cost accounting and Section 471

• Knowledge of New Jersey and New York Cannabis regulations preferred, or willingness to learn about them

• Experience working with METRC, Biotrack and/or other seed-to-sale platforms, or willingness to learn about them

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Capable of managing multiple client engagements

• A track record of building and sustaining client relationships and high-quality client service

• Outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills

• Experience with CCH Axcess, Caseware, Quickbooks, CCH Intelliconnect, and Microsoft Office

• All requirements are flexible for the right candidate.

What We Offer:

• You will be working with a fully dedicated cannabis team, along with some of the top cannabis CPAs in the country

• You will work directly for the NJ Cannabis Practice leader, who has won several professional and industry awards, including being named to NJ Business Magazine's POWER 50 listing for four years in a row from 2020-2023

• Competitive base salary, annual performance-based bonuses and opportunities to receive profit units from the firm

• Significant commissions for bringing in new business, whether at the time of joining the firm, or while working at the firm

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, with the ability to defray the employee contribution by engaging in our wellness initiatives

• Employer contribution to Life Insurance, and 401(k) plan

• Generous Paid Time Off, Summer Fridays where the office closes at 2pm all summer, plus discretionary "firm holidays"

• Customized learning and development opportunities and continuing professional education, both in-house and virtually

• Hybrid, flex, and remote work opportunities available

• Ability to work in a growing, dynamic, employee-centric firm that values your unique contribution

About Citrin Cooperman

Citrin Cooperman is one of the nation's largest professional services firms. Citrin Cooperman & Company, LLP, a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services and Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC which provides business advisory and non-attest services, operate as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA's Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Clients are in all business sectors and leverage a complete menu of service offerings. The entities include more than 200 partners and over 1500 employees across the U.S.

This will further cement our mission to be the go-to regional and national professional services firm of choice that middle-market clients can depend on for the core assurance, tax, and strategic business consulting and advisory services that will bring value, enhancing their business and personal aspirations.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.