Senior Analyst - Equity Accounting & External Reporting

Location: Chicago, IL

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Job Posted:
May 10, 2025
Company:
Cresco Labs, LLC

Company & Role Overview

Summary

JOB SUMMARY

CORE JOB DUTIES

  • Subject matter expert and/or preparer of complex accounting areas, such as share-based compensation, equity accounting and earnings per share
  • Prepare analysis and schedules as part of month-end close procedures for share-based compensation
  • Conduct research into unique transactions related to share-based compensation, equity accounting and financial reporting
  • Assist with the implementation of software that will be used to improve the accounting processes around share-based compensation
  • Contribute to the external financial reporting process - primarily preparing financial statements and footnotes, maintaining supporting documentation for all quarterly and annual external filings.
  • Drive continuous improvement in the share-based compensation/equity accounting and financial reporting processes through cross-functional collaboration efforts.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on all equity and financial reporting requests.
  • Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements relevant to the position
  • Participate in special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned
  • Coordinate with external auditors and timely provide appropriate audit deliverables.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or business with accounting concentration
  • 3+ years accounting experience (public accounting or external reporting preferred)
  • CPA preferred
  • SEC reporting experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and public company disclosure requirements preferred
  • Experience with financial accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Hyperion, BPC, Certent, Workiva, Blackline)
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and MS Office required
  • Enjoy working in a start-up, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work independently in a highly organized manner
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent

BENEFITS

Company BenefitsBenefits for this job may vary.

401(k) with Company Match, Career Advancement, Dental, Medical, & Vision Benefits, Flexible Time Off / Unlimited Vacation, Inclusive Environment, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off to Volunteer, Relaxed / Casual Dress Code, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Working Environment

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About Cresco Labs, LLC

Cresco Labs is one of the largest public, vertically integrated, multistate operators in the cannabis industry. Our portfolio of in-house cultivated and manufactured brands features some of the highest quality, most awarded and most popular cannabis products in America. With dozens of locations nationwide, our owned and operated Sunnyside® dispensaries provide a welcoming, positive, judgement-free place to shop for anyone at any point on their cannabis journey. Founded in 2013, Cresco Labs’ mission is to normalize and professionalize cannabis through our passionate employees. As stewards of the cannabis industry, our teams are constantly focused on supporting the needs of our fellow colleagues, consumers, customers, and communities alike. With a focus on Social Equity and Educational Development, our SEED initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all in cannabis. At Cresco Labs, we aim to revolutionize and lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on quality and consistency of product, and to bring legitimacy to the industry with the highest level of integrity and professionalism.