Senior Accountant – Commercial (Cannabis)

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About the role

What you'll do

• Manage audit engagements from planning through completion while effectively leveraging manager and partner resources.
• Identify and resolve complex audit issues using technical accounting, research, and analytical skills.
• Lead and supervise engagement teams, provide meaningful feedback, and develop staff.
• Encourage open dialogue, collaboration, and ongoing communication within engagement teams.
• Present audit findings and recommendations to clients through strong written and verbal communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency and implement best practices.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and professional standards while understanding engagement risks.

What they're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting audit experience with commercial clients.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, and common commercial audit risk areas.
• Ability to work independently while proactively communicating with engagement managers and partners.
• Strong time management, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with clients and communicate effectively with client management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

Nice to have

• Active pursuit of CPA license.
• Experience auditing cannabis businesses or other highly regulated industries.
• Understanding of accounting and audit considerations specific to cannabis businesses including inventory and regulatory compliance.

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