RETAIL & OPERATIONS AUDIT MANAGER:
Want to make a meaningful difference in peoples’ lives while earning a competitive salary? At Jushi Holdings Inc. (CSE: JUSH) (OTCQX: JUSHF), we are shaping the future of the cannabis industry, the fastest growing jobs sector in the U.S. We identify, evaluate, and acquire U.S.-based cannabis operations within each state to vertically integrate, produce, and distribute medical-grade cannabis formulations in the United States, offering patients and customers premium cannabis and related products.
The Retail & Operations Audit Manager will be responsible for strategically leading the execution of the Internal Audit plan for Jushi Holdings. The ideal candidate is a motivated, results-oriented, collaborative, controls expert who is committed to providing exceptional operational, financial, compliance and risk-based assurance and advice to our internal stakeholders. This position will focus primarily on operational audits across all retail and manufacturing operations.
Must Reside in one of the states listed: (Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, & Virginia)
THE TEAM:
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Jushi is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company that develops and operates high-end retail locations, premium brands, state-of-the-art cultivation, processing, manufacturing facilities, along with a cutting-edge online platform that is setting a new standard for a sophisticated, data-driven, modern cannabis experience.
Since its founding in 2018, Jushi has grown from just a handful of people with an idea to more than 1500 employees strong. The Company has scaled its operations in seven states, including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Massachusetts, Illinois, California, Nevada, and Ohio, and has been named one of the top five cannabis companies to work for by Cannabis Business Times.
The Company operates more than two dozen retail locations across the country under the retail brand, BEYOND / HELLO as well as under the recently acquired brands, Nature’s Remedy, and NuLeaf. The Company provides an unparalleled in-store experience, coupled with online reservations and in-store express pickup.
Each day, Jushi team members continue to grow, cultivate, process and manufacture a comprehensive suite of cannabis brands under the names: The Bank, The Lab, Tasteology, Nira + Medicinals and Sèche, which are addressing a wide variety of consumer and patient needs across multiple states.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Lead the creation of the Internal Audit’s data-based site-visit risk assessment to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and control processes
- Lead and execute operational audits of manufacturing and retail locations of varying complexity to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes, internal controls, and risk management practices
- Develop audit plans, including objectives, scope and methodologies, ensuring alignment with the organization’s strategic goals
- Assist with other internal audit functions (SOX, financial, and information technology) to perform risk assessment, conduct walk throughs, assess control design, test control operating effectiveness, and evaluate deficiency remediation
- Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyze large datasets, identify patterns, and detect anomalies
- Develop and implement data-driven audit procedures to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of audit activities
- Prepare comprehensive audit reports that clearly articulate findings, risks, and recommendations and present audit results and recommendations to senior management
- Develop relationships with key stakeholders and partner with other assurance functions such as Legal/ Compliance, Quality and Operations
- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices in internal auditing and data analytics
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- 5+ years of combined external or internal audit experience and/or retail experience, preferably with the Big 4
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree with concentration in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Certificated as either CPA, CIA, or CFE preferred
- Comprehensive understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO), risk management principles and SOX 404 Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to lead meetings
- Proficiency in advance elements of Microsoft Excel, SQL, ACL, Power Bi or Tableau, Access, Word and Outlook
- Possess high level of maturity, discretion, tact, judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
- Ability to travel up to 25%
WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER OUR EMPLOYEES AT JUSHI:
We offer benefit packages that may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short, and Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, and 401(k).
BONUS DUTIES YOU SHOULD UNDERSTAND:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Jushi is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, political affiliation, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
