Senior Accountant
Full-Time | Hybrid – Chicago Metro
Company Overview
A warm, welcoming dispensary where guests are invited to enjoy an immersive cannabis experience with concierge-level service. Known for its thoughtfully curated selection, catering to everyone, from newcomers exploring cannabis for the first time to seasoned enthusiasts seeking the finest strains and products in Illinois. With locations throughout Chicago and across the state, our client is more than a dispensary, it’s a community hub, a sensory escape, and a place where culture meets excellence.
We’re not just building a company, we’re building a movement around connection, curiosity, and quality. That spirit extends to our internal teams. We believe in smart, high-energy people who take initiative, lead by example, and contribute more than just the bare minimum. If you’re looking for more than a job, if you’re looking for a place to grow, connect, and thrive, you’ve come to the right place.
Position Overview
We are seeking a smart, fast-learning, and highly visible Senior Accountant to join our growing finance team and support the ongoing expansion of stores across Illinois. This role is essential to ensuring our financial operations are executed with precision, transparency, and forward-thinking insight.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will own core aspects of our accounting function, while playing a strategic role in shaping our financial infrastructure and helping the business scale efficiently and ethically. This is not a behind-the-scenes role, we’re looking for someone who brings gumption, confidence, and accountability to every task. You’re someone who knows when to take the lead, when to collaborate, and when to roll up your sleeves and dive into the details.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and cannabis-specific requirements
- Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
- Manage fixed assets, depreciation, amortization, and maintain accurate tracking systems
- Prepare budget forecasts and variance analysis, providing financial insights to leadership
- Ensure full compliance with state, federal, and industry-specific tax/reporting requirements
- Act as a key liaison with external auditors; prepare supporting documentation and reports
- Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP/accounting systems and internal controls
- Review and approve account coding, AP/AR documentation, and expense allocations
- Mentor junior team members and provide technical accounting guidance
- Recommend and execute process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Proactively identify areas for financial and operational optimization across retail and corporate functions
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CPA-track highly preferred)
- 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in mid-to-large organizations or public accounting
- Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks Enterprise)
- Proven ability to manage audits, prepare financials, and lead accounting operations end-to-end
Skills & Competencies
- Mastery of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control standards
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving instincts—able to turn numbers into narratives
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, you can talk finance with execs and non-finance teams alike
- Fierce attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure
- High level of professional integrity, with experience handling sensitive financial data
Work Style & Culture Fit
- Smart, adaptable, and fast-moving, you catch on quickly and drive things forward
- Visible and vocal, you’re comfortable being out front and leading by example
- Culturally engaged, you care about being part of a community, not just a company
- Collaborative and confident, you listen well, communicate clearly, and work cross-functionally with ease
- Proactive and gritty, you don’t wait for permission, and you’re not afraid to roll up your sleeves
- Growth-minded, you’re here to build something great and grow along the way
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: $90,000+
- Bonus Target: ~5% performance-based
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with employer contribution
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Professional Development Reimbursement (certifications, continuing education)
- Hybrid Work Schedule with 2+ store visits per week for visibility and connection
- Reports to: Director of Finance
- Location: Hybrid – Based in Chicago Metro Area
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Proud Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.