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Director of FP&A
Director of FP&AAscend Wellness Holdings • New York, NY, US
Director of FP&A

Director of FP&A

Ascend Wellness Holdings • New York, NY, US
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Job Description

Job Description

The Director of FP& A is responsible for a variety of financial duties surrounding the planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of consolidated financial results. This includes periodic reporting of financial results, variance analysis versus plan and prior year, forecasts, the annual budget process, data consolidation, and special projects. This role partners cross-functionally with External Reporting and Corporate Accounting teams in the preparation and review of MD&A and collaborates with Investor Relations in the preparation of earnings call materials. The Director, FP&A will also actively participate in key finance functional initiatives.

Location : Remote with strong preference for candidates located in the Tri-state area / Eastern Time zone.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide financial and operational support to the manufacturing and wholesale segments across the company.
  • Develop and maintain daily and weekly financial and KPI reporting for assigned business units.
  • Analyze current and historical trends in key performance indicators, including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, and operating expenses.
  • Monitor performance indicators, identify trends, and analyze causes of unexpected variances.
  • Prepare and present ad hoc reports and analyses as needed to support decision making.
  • Lead the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes for the segment, with emphasis on site and cultivation operations, labor planning, and expense analysis.
  • Lead biweekly expense review meetings with site leadership to ensure accountability and financial visibility.
  • Partner with stakeholders to evaluate ROI and financial outcomes on various initiatives.
  • Develop and refine financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives and planning efforts.
  • Serve as a critical finance partner to site-level and cultivation operations, providing insight and recommendations to drive efficiency and performance.
  • Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as needed to support business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • Manage and motivate direct reports, including hiring, performance management, and professional development
  • Train, direct, and appraise team performance
  • Issue written and verbal instructions; ensure adherence to regulations, policy, and internal standards

    • Qualifications & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
  • 5-10 years of progressive experience in accounting, public accounting, or FP&A.
  • Cannabis industry experience preferred, particularly with cultivation and production operations.
  • Minimum of 1 year of leadership experience.
  • Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong computer aptitude, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Experience with accounting and financial reporting software systems.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Demonstrated experience in P&L management, financial systems, and general accounting concepts.
  • Ability to adapt and lead effectively in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
  • High degree of self-motivation and initiative in a fast-paced, growth-oriented setting.
  • Proven business and finance partnering skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
  • Effective project management skills, with experience leading initiatives from concept to completion.
  • Ability to collaborate across multiple departments to solve organizational challenges and drive outcomes.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, leveraging data and insights to inform strategic recommendations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
  • Broad understanding of general business operations and strategic planning principles.

    • Work Environment

    This position operates in a remote work environment.

    Physical Requirements

    While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly.

    Company Overview

    Ascend Wellness Holdings ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers' unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

    EEO Statement

    Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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