Accounting Manager
LT Staffing • Taunton, Massachusetts • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Jun 2, 2026
- Oversee day-to-day accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Present scheduled financial reports to the President and Board of Directors.
- Manage cash flow planning and forecasting to ensure adequate operational liquidity.
- Lead the annual budgeting process alongside the President and department leaders.
- Monitor budget-versus-actual performance and provide variance analysis.
- Ensure full compliance with IRC Section 280E application to retail operations.
- Coordinate with external tax advisors for timely federal, state, and local filings.
- Maintain current knowledge of Massachusetts cannabis tax regulations.
- Align financial practices with Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) requirements.
- Coordinate with the ESOP trustee and plan administrator for required financial reporting.
- Maintain and provide comprehensive financial records for annual ESOP valuations.
- Support the annual ESOP audit process by preparing required documentation.
- Align financial practices with ESOP plan requirements and fiduciary standards.
- Design, implement, and monitor robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors during annual audits.
- Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions to the President.
- Retain financial documentation according to federal, state, and cannabis regulatory requirements.
- Manage relationships with banking institutions, insurance carriers, and financial vendors.
- Oversee procurement and renewal of company insurance policies with the President.
- Negotiate payment terms and manage vendor accounts to optimize cash flow.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in leadership.
- QuickBooks Mastery: Advanced hands-on experience managing complex ledgers within QuickBooks.
- Advanced Excel Skills: High proficiency building financial models, pivot tables, and VLOOKUPs.
- Tech-Savvy Mindset: Demonstrated ability to learn, integrate, and troubleshoot modern retail software, METRC, and digital workflows quickly.
- Technical Compliance: Proven knowledge of GAAP, audit management, and financial statement preparation.
- Communication: Strong ability to present financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
- Experience in the cannabis, retail, or highly regulated industry environment.
- Familiarity with IRC Section 280E application in cannabis operations.
- Experience supporting ESOP plan administration and annual valuations.
- Knowledge of Massachusetts CCC financial reporting and compliance requirements.