Company Description

As the leading cannabis multi-state operator (MSO), AYR Wellness is on a journey to be a force for good; and it all starts with our belief in the power and potential of the plant.

We believe in creating an environment in which we can all flourish, one where every individual can find their genius and pursue their passion, because it’s this dedication to creating a culture of excellence, one where we’re all empowered to achieve our dreams, that will propel us forward. We’re a company that puts our people first. A place where talent is rewarded, diversity is celebrated, and innovative thinking is championed and we believe that together we can build a better and brighter future for ourselves, our industry, and our world.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, the Finance Shared Services Senior Manager will lead team with responsibility for the timely and accurate processing of all finance processes within the shared services function. The Senior Manager will support the VP of Finance by providing strategic and business leadership to the system wide Finance and Accounting Shared Services for Ayr Wellness.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing all the high volume, transactional finance activity for Ayr Wellness across the US
• Lead a team of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and T&E professionals across multiple time zones
• Be the principle point of contact for AR/AP/Cash reporting/T&E and analytics
• Review current processes, procedures and workflows and implement improvements to become more automated, efficient, centralized while assuring proper division of duties for internal control purposes
• Drive improvements in AR collection performance and working capital/cash flow
• Responsible for the timely and accurate processing / disbursement of all corporate and state related expenditures in accordance with the Company's Delegation of Authority
• Coordinate banking activities associated with AR, AP and T&E for efficient operations
• Establish and maintain a framework of internal controls, local compliance, fraud prevention and adherence to Minimum Control Standards implemented across the organization
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization, such as cash flow and net working capital impacts, bad debt, credit risks, etc.
• Be an active participant in support of BPR (Business Process Redesign) transition and other projects as needed
• Hold full responsibility and accountability for corporate governance and compliance with government laws as they relate to this position
• Start-up experience is highly preferable; someone who has built processes from the ground up and took ownership.

Qualifications

• Experience creating teams or processes at inception
• Experience developing key performance indicators and standard operating procedures
• Strong project management skills
• Strong excel skills
• Strong time management skills
• Experience in accounts payable and collections
• Previous experience leading large teams
• Understanding and experience of US GAAP
• Experience working directly with outside parties such as Auditors, Tax Authorities, Local government regulators
• Advance Microsoft Excel skills (data lookup, pivot tables, etc.)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems used in manufacturing, such as Dynamics 365, SAP, or Oracle
• Ability to travel domestically
• Must be eligible to work in the United States

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, required
• CPA or CMA preferred

Experience

• 4-6 years’ experience leading large teams in finance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Relationship Building – Viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Results oriented – Empowered with knowledge of their potential and enjoys working hard to create wonder; is action oriented and full of energy for impactful and challenging projects; acts with minimal direction; seizes more opportunities than peers; exceeds goals and is consistently a top performer; applies key business and industry knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and take actions that drive business results; conscientious of the bottom line and steadfastly pushes self and others for results that deliver on Company goals.
• Priority Setting – Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.
• Process Management – Invests their time and others on what's important to deliver business results; quickly and effectively collaborates bringing together the collective intelligence of critical team members and prioritizes what needs to be done to reach the goal; quickly senses opportunities and obstacles in accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks and creates focus that drives success and results.

Direct reports

• Manages department within a function with authority to hire/terminate

Working conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets
• Occasional travel to dispensaries/manufacturing facility may be required

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion.

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.