Sr. Manager, Finance - Indirect Tax

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Chicago, IL, US, 60610

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Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf and MÜV dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality,regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano, MÜV, Savvy, BITS, Encore, and Avexia.

Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity. Learn more at  .

• Lead and oversee Verano's multi-state indirect tax function, including sales and use tax, excise tax, cannabis cultivation/production tax, and retail cannabis tax compliance, planning, and audit defense
• Own indirect tax planning strategies to minimize exposure and identify refund and over payment recovery opportunities across current operating states
• Serve as the primary indirect tax advisor on new market entry, licensing, and acquisition due diligence, assessing indirect and cannabis-specific tax exposure ahead of expansion
• Monitor and interpret evolving state and local cannabis tax legislation and regulatory change, advising leadership on business impact
• Oversee resolution of complex state and local indirect tax audits, notices, and controversy matters, including relationships with external advisors and taxing authorities
• Establish and maintain indirect tax policies, procedures, and internal controls, including SOX considerations where applicable
• Partner with Legal, Government Affairs, and Retail Operations on the tax implications of new state legalization, licensing, and regulatory changes
• Support M&A due diligence and post-acquisition tax integration for newly acquired entities and licenses
• Review and approve indirect tax account reconciliations and support the monthly and quarterly close process
• Review, and submit personal property tax filings, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and support for supporting documentation and jurisdictional requirements
• Provide executive-level reporting on indirect tax risk, compliance status, and planning initiatives
• Manage, mentor, and develop indirect tax staff

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive indirect tax experience, including multi-state compliance within a complex, multi-entity organization
• 3+ years of people leadership or team management experience
• Strong technical knowledge of state and local sales and use tax, excise tax, and other transaction-based tax laws
• Experience managing tax technology implementations and ERP/POS integrations
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, including comfort presenting to senior leadership

• Experience in cannabis or another highly regulated, multi-state industry
• CPA or MST
• Big 4 or large corporate tax department background
• Experience supporting M&A due diligence and new-market tax planning
• Experience with CCH, Vertex, ONESOURCE, or similar indirect tax engines

$145,000 - $180,000 + Bonus

Actual pay is based on experience, qualifications, and location of the role. Roles may be eligible…