Job Title: Site Controller – Cannabis Cultivation
Location: New Britain, Connecticut
Reports To: President
Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
About Us
We’re a fast-growing cannabis cultivation startup in Connecticut, building a high-performance operation from the ground up. We’re looking for a sharp, hands-on SiteController to own the financial operations at the facility, everything from bookkeeping and reporting to budgeting and compliance. This is a unique opportunity for a finance professional who’s hungry for growth and ready to wear multiple hats in a startup environment.
What You’ll Do
Bookkeeping & Day-to-Day Accounting
- Own all site-level bookkeeping, including AP/AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and payroll coordination.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Ensure proper GL coding and tracking for all financial transactions.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Lead month-end close, reconcile accounts, and generate timely internal financial statements.
- Prepare cash flow forecasts, variance reports, and management dashboards.
- Support the development of KPIs, margin tracking, and department-level budget performance.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
- Build and manage budgets, forecasts, and spend tracking across departments.
- Collaborate with cultivation and operations teams to monitor inventory and production costs.
- Track capital expenditures and align spending with project timelines and priorities.
Compliance & Audit Support
- Support internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
- Ensure financial operations align with Connecticut state cannabis regulations.
- Assist in annual tax preparation and support external accountants and auditors as needed.
What You Bring
- 2+ years of accounting or finance experience, ideally in manufacturing, agriculture, or cannabis.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, Excel, and general financial modeling.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
- Eagerness to grow into a broader strategic finance role as the business scales.
- Experience in cannabis operations or inventory-heavy industries.
- Understanding of Connecticut’s cannabis regulations and cost accounting practices.
- Exposure to ERP systems, cost tracking, or supply chain finance.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and the chance to step into a leadership role as we grow.
- Benefits package (health, dental, vision, PTO).
- A front-row seat to the buildout of a cannabis business from day one.
- A team-first culture where hustle, problem-solving, and ambition are rewarded.
Interested? Please send your resume to HR@coastalct.net