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Silver Lion Farms, LLC, seeks a dynamic and experienced Director of Finance & Accounting to join our team. This 100% remote position works based on Pacific Time hours.
About The Position
We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Director of Finance & Accounting to join our team. As the Director of Finance & Accounting, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our finance and accounting team and functions. Your expertise will ensure efficiency and accuracy, setting the foundation for our financial success. In this key leadership position, you will serve as a trusted thought partner to our CEO and a critical member of our leadership team, actively contributing to strategic decision-making.
Our Ideal Candidate
A seasoned leader with expert financial and accounting skills (and current CPA) who will lead and mentor our team while thriving in a hands-on and tactical role. In our dynamic early-stage environment, we need someone who can roll up their sleeves, dive into the details, and actively contribute to the day-to-day operations of our finance and accounting functions. This is a unique opportunity to bring together your strategic mindset and practical expertise, significantly impacting our organization’s growth and success.
If you are a forward-thinking finance professional able to adeptly navigate both the strategic and tactical aspects of an early-stage company, we invite you to apply!
About Us
Silver Lion Farms is a privately held organic CBD supply chain company established in 2018 and based in Ely, Nevada. As a vertically integrated seed-to-extraction company, we are committed to setting the gold standard for industrial-scale standardization and efficiency in USDA Certified Organic CBD production. We are a small but mighty team of 50, with most of our employees working onsite at our beautiful campus, which includes 3,000 organic acres and a state-of-the-art 250,000 square-foot Dutch Glasshouse north of Ely. The remaining team members collaborate remotely around the western United States. Our mission extends beyond revolutionizing the commercial CBD industry; we aim to positively impact the communities we invest in and transform the lives of our customers and team members. Join us as we shape the future of this dynamic industry together.
What We Offer
- 100% company-paid employee Medical, Dental, & Life Insurance (Vision insurance also available)
- Competitive PTO policy
- 401k Program
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Management
- Establishes the overall direction and strategic initiatives for the accounting department to include Budgeting, A/P, A/R, Payroll, and Procurement
- Leads develops, and mentors a department of three (3)
- Strategizes and assists the CEO with short and long-term financial goals for the organization, including risk management and cost allocations
- Manages preparation and presentation of information for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, audits, and reviews
- Provides financial analyses, as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
- Works effectively and proactively with internal stakeholders to assess the operations of the organization and make favorable cost structure recommendations
- Manages the relationship with the company’s bank
- Manages the key tactical and organizational areas of budgeting and control, capital investments, people, and resource management
Accounting
- Manages the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives
- Develop and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures that are GAAP compliant
- Enforces a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Reporting
- Issue timely and complete financial statements by the 15th of the following month:
- Balance Sheet
- Profit & Loss
- Cashflow Statement
- Coordinate the preparation of the corporate annual report
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts (ProForma)
- Provide cost management reports as required by department leaders
- Provide financial analyses, as needed, for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Annual Budget
- With the support of the CEO, prepares annual forecasts and budgets
- Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to leadership
Insurance Renewals
- Manages the renewal and optimization of the company’s insurance policies
- Support the company’s annual insurance renewals
Tax & Compliance
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
- Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors, as required
- Monitor debt levels and ensure compliance with debt covenants
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a similar field
- Current CPA license is required
- 10+ years of Finance and Accounting experience
- 3+ years Finance & Accounting Director experience
- Agriculture or CPG industry experience preferred
- Proficient in QuickBooks
- This role requires that the employee works within the Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones
Qualities
- Excellent leadership and communications skills
- A self-motivated individual who demonstrates reliability, honesty, discretion, and integrity
- A value-add leader who is a role model for corporate values and demonstrates a steady hand in a dynamic environment
- Team-oriented, professional, communicative, and diplomatic
- A positive and effective leader who can align a team to follow best practices efficiently
- A knowledgeable accountant who can problem-solve effectively
- Focus on creating solutions, structure, and systems in a startup environment
Silver Lion Farms is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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