About LeafLink
LeafLink is the largest unified B2B cannabis platform, providing licensed cannabis businesses a suite of tools to manage their business more effectively, sell or order from their favorite brands and accelerate growth. We are one platform, one solution and we’re defining the way thousands of cannabis brands, distributors and retailers streamline their operations. With thousands of brands and retailers across 30+ markets in North America, we are setting the industry standard for how cannabis businesses grow together. LeafLink processes more than $4.4 billion in wholesale cannabis orders annually.
Our team, backed by funding from leading VC's, including Founders Fund, Thrive Capital, Nosara Capital, and Lerer Hippeau is poised to define the cannabis supply chain through technology. LeafLink was named one of Inc. 5000’s ‘Top 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies’, one of Built In NYC's 'Best Places to Work in 2021', as well as one of Fast Company's 'Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Enterprise for 2020', joining the ranks of Amazon, Slack, and VMWare - and we're just getting started!
The Role
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LeafLink is looking for a Controller, Director of Accounting to join our growing team in New York, reporting directly to the VP of Finance. This critical role will be responsible for developing the accounting function for our existing businesses and building new processes and procedures for new and emerging initiatives as the Company continues to scale rapidly. The Controller will research, develop, implement, and enforce accounting policies and procedures across each of LeafLink’s business lines, including Marketplace, Payments, Logistics, Advertising, Data, and others. This role is for self-starters and entrepreneurial-minded individuals who have a strong technical accounting background across relevant industries demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing internal controls, and a sharp focus on execution.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Oversee financial reporting, ensuring reliable, relevant, and timely financial reporting to senior leadership and investors
- Proactively research and consult with the business on accounting implications of future products, strategies, and operations, including how accounting pronouncements and policies impact them
- Guide and continue to build a world-class team of accounting professionals focused on accuracy, efficiency, scale, and cross-functional partnership
- Develop and maintain clear accounting policies relevant to the Company in accordance with US GAAP
- Lead company efforts to support the annual financial statement audit by an independent accounting firm in accordance with the Company’s reporting obligations
- Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting, with the eventual target of Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance
- Identify opportunities and lead efforts to automate tasks using technology solutions, allowing the accounting department to scale efficiently
- Work with external accounting firms to prepare and file federal, state, and local taxes, as well as identify opportunities to achieve tax efficiencies
- Partner with VP People to manage global payroll
- Support Finance team efforts to deploy financial planning and forecasting software across the organization
- Build and implement robust customer statement, billing, and collections processes for the Company’s business lines
What You’ll Bring to the Team
- BA/BS in Accounting with 7+ years combined experience between Big 4 and controllership for growth stage business
- Experience in SaaS, Financial Services, or Logistics industries a plus
- Active CPA license
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, proactively identify current and future regulations applicable for existing and future business activities of LeafLink under both US GAAP and IFRS
- Demonstrates ardent curiosity and interest in exploring and learning new business lines and evaluating the accounting and reporting impacts of new opportunities and initiatives
- Positive attitude and optimistic disposition that contributes to the strong culture of the company
- Ability to navigate across multiple teams with multiple business owners and able to create a culture of collaboration between accounting and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience establishing internal controls at a small company or startup environment
- Strong ERP experience and history of managing accounting teams
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple work streams simultaneously, and delivering high-quality results that meet internal and external deadlines
LeafLink Perks & Benefits
- Flexible PTO - you’re going to be working hard so enjoy time off with no cap!
- A robust stock option plan to give our employees a direct stake in LeafLink’s success
- 5 Days of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) - giving back is important to us and we want our employees to prioritize cultivating a better community
- WFH stipend - we’ve always been remote first
- Competitive compensation and 401k
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision)
- Commuter Benefits through our Flexible Spending Account
LeafLink’s employee-centric culture has earned us a coveted spot on BuiltInNYC’s Best Places to Work for in 2021 list. Learn more about LeafLink’s history and the path to our First Billion in Wholesale Cannabis Orders here.
Base salary $160,000 - $185,000 annually
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.