Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. AYR Wellness Inc. is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator, and they are seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their executive leadership team. The CFO will be responsible for financial health, reporting integrity, and strategic direction while leading the finance team to enhance processes and support the company's growth.
Responsibilities
- Invest in and develop the existing finance and accounting team, and AI enhancement of all roles in Finance; build career paths; and add capability where the business needs it
- Build on the team's existing strengths while creating an environment where people are set up to do their best work and recognized for it
- Own the operating model, budget, forecasting, and scenario planning; translate financial data into clear, decision-oriented insight for the CEO and board
- Partner with the CEO on strategy, resource allocation, and EBITDA improvement initiatives including pricing, mix, SG&A, COGS, and labor
- Proactively drive capital strategy, constantly evaluating the Company’s current capital structure and financings, with an eye toward continuous improvement in the efficiency and overall burden of the capital structure
- Own cash planning, liquidity management, and working capital strategy; monitor debt covenants and manage lender, PE, and board communications
- Represent the business credibly in all external financial conversations
- Spearhead all financial due diligence and 'go-no go' recommendations from Finance for all potential M & A opportunities, and continuously evaluate as a partner with Operations the financial performance of all existing business units/states of operation, to identify areas for improvement or divestiture
- Own the monthly close, consolidation, and reporting cadence; deliver accurate KPI dashboards and variance analysis on a reliable schedule
- Oversee external audits, tax filings, and internal controls; establish and enforce financial policies and accounting practices across all entities
- Navigate 280E, multi-state tax compliance, and regulatory reporting with rigor; maintain SOX-light internal controls across all markets
- Partner with Legal, Operations, and People Ops on cross-functional risks including inventory, payroll, benefits, and regulatory exposure
- Leverage AI, automation, and business intelligence tools to reimagine how the finance function operates, delivers insight, and supports the needs of a growing multi-state operator
Skills
- 15+ years in senior finance and accounting leadership, with meaningful time in a CFO carrying full ownership of both functions
- Multi-entity, multi-market operational experience in a highly regulated industry
- Demonstrated ability to mature and evolve a finance and accounting function improving systems, tightening controls, and building team capability without losing continuity – including experience utilizing AI to enhance Finance functions
- Experience inside a private equity-backed business or working closely with PE sponsors is a meaningful advantage, including experience presenting clear, decision-oriented materials to the CEO, BOD and lenders
- Track record of managing banking relationships, capital structure, and working capital in a complex operating environment
- Deep FP&A, accounting, treasury and controls experience
- Lender/PE-facing experience with covenant management and investor-quality reporting; comfortable leading audits and with complex transactions
- Strong operator mindset: data driven, hands-on, able to partner with peers on cost, throughput and working capital
- Systems fluency and commitment to data integrity
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills; builds teams and culture
- Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting required
- Industry experience in cannabis, CPG, or other highly regulated sectors strongly preferred
- CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred
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