Certified Public Accountant

GOLDLEAF is a high-volume, luxury cannabis dispensary located in Annapolis, Maryland. We are seeking an experienced

In-House CPA / Controllerto oversee accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax coordination, and financial organization for our dispensary and related small business entities.

This is a hands-on, in-office role for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business environment. The right person will have strong accounting knowledge, excellent judgment, and the ability to bring structure, accuracy, and financial clarity to a growing multi-entity operation.

The In-House CPA / Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions, including:

• Managing accounting for a high-volume dispensary and related small entities
• Overseeing general ledger activity and ensuring accurate books
• Preparing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Reviewing and reconciling bank accounts, credit cards, merchant accounts, cash activity, and vendor balances
• Monitoring cash flow and helping leadership understand weekly and monthly financial position
• Coordinating with external tax professionals on tax filings, planning, and compliance
• Assisting with sales tax, payroll tax, income tax, and other required filings
• Managing vendor payment schedules and AP aging
• Reconciling POS, banking, cash, and accounting records
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
• Reviewing expenses and identifying cost-saving opportunities
• Maintaining organized financial records and backup documentation
• Creating internal accounting processes, controls, and reporting systems
• Supporting ownership and senior leadership with financial analysis and special projects
• Helping manage accounting across multiple related businesses/entities
• Learning the financial, tax, compliance, and operational structure of the cannabis industry

• Active CPA license strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Prior experience in accounting, bookkeeping, tax, audit, financial reporting, or internal business accounting preferred
• Prior Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or CPA firm experience is a plus, but not required
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with Quick Books or similar accounting software preferred
• Experience managing multiple entities is a plus
• Cannabis industry experience is not required
• Must be willing to learn the cannabis industry and its accounting, tax, compliance, and operational requirements
• Must be highly organized, discreet, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Must be able to work on-site in Annapolis, Maryland

• Full-time
• Monday through Friday
• In-office position in Annapolis, Maryland