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Silver Lion Farms is looking for a experienced leader to join our team as our Department Manager, Accounting. This is a full time, remote position based in the Pacific Time zone.
About the Position
Our Department Manager, Accounting is critical to ensuring the financial integrity, accuracy, and compliance of two distinct but growing business entities based in Ely, Nevada —one in sustainable agriculture and the other in the highly regulated cannabis industry. The purpose of this role is to provide strong financial leadership, streamline reporting, and support informed decision-making across both organizations. This role will oversee financial operations across the two separate entities. 
The ideal candidate will be an experienced financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the nuances of managing complex regulatory and industry-specific compliance, and can produce accurate, timely reporting to support business decision-making. Our ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, deadline driven, tech-savvy, and comfortable working independently. 
About Us: www.silverlionfarms.com
Our Products: www.ru-well.com 
What we Offer   
- 100% company-paid medical and life insurance (vision and dental insurance also available). 
- Paid vacation and sick time   
- 401k Program   
- Career Growth and Development opportunities   
- A company truck will be provided for driving on the farm
Core Duties & Responsibilities: 
Financial Accounting 
- Manage the day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close process for both the alfalfa and cannabis entities. 
- Manage the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. 
- Manages preparation and on time presentation of information for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, audits, and reviews. 
- Consolidate financial reporting for both entities and identify key metrics to improve financial performance. 
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and industry-specific regulations, particularly within the cannabis space. 
- Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls. 
Management Accounting & Analysis 
- Prepare standard operational management reports tailored to the needs of the department leads. 
- Prepare customized reports/analyses required for stakeholders to make informed decisions as required.  
- Provide financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to support strategic decision-making. 
- Provides financial analyses as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations. 
Budgeting  
Payroll Management 
- Oversee payroll processing across both companies, ensuring compliance with multi-state tax regulations. 
- Oversee payroll tax filings and related compliance. 
Tax, Audit, & Compliance 
- Serve as the primary point of contact for tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting. 
- Maintain readiness for external audits and ensure financial documents are always audit-ready. 
Systems & Process Improvement 
- Oversee the maintenance and optimization of financial systems, including accounting software and payroll platforms. 
- Recommend and implement process improvements and controls for greater efficiency, fraud protection, and accuracy. 
Additional Responsibilities 
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field; CPA preferred. 
- 5+ years of experience as an Accountant or similar senior-level accounting role. 
- Experience managing an accounting team.
- Strong understanding of GAAP; cannabis industry accounting experience is a plus. 
- Experience with payroll systems and multi-state payroll compliance. 
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to meet strict reporting deadlines. 
- Expert in QuickBooks and Excel. 
- Must live in Pacific, Mountain or Central time zone 
- Experience and ability to construct the three financial statements. 
- Able to construct Net Present Value (NPV) cashflow analysis. 
- AMust be able to consistently establish and meet timelines. 
- Strong communication skills and ability think and communicate succinctly. 
Skills & Core Competencies: 
- Job Knowledge: Deep understanding of multi-entity accounting management, ideally in agriculture and cannabis. 
- Communication Skills: Can clearly present financial data and communicate succinctly. 
- Problem-solving Abilities: Able to troubleshoot discrepancies and offer process improvements. 
- Initiative and Proactiveness: Proactive in streamlining reporting and ensuring compliance. 
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Works effectively across departments and with external vendors. 
- Time Management and Organization: Consistently meets reporting deadlines and keeps records audit-ready. 
- Customer Focus: Provides financial insights that help operational teams make informed decisions. 
- Leadership Abilities: Sets financial discipline and standards across both organizations. 
- Continuous Learning: Keeps up with industry regulations and financial technology tools 
Location & Hours: 
- This position works remotely. 
- Typical hours are 8-5 Pacific Time. 
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 
We are an E-Verify participant. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.