Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH) · 1 day ago
Tax Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expAscend Wellness Holdings is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator and processor. The Tax Manager plays a key role in ensuring compliance and driving tax efficiency while supporting complex business initiatives across multiple states.
AgricultureCannabisFarming
Responsibilities
Manage the preparation and filing of all federal and state income tax returns, including related analysis, schedules, and documentation
Oversee sales, payroll, and real estate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure timely filings and adherence to all tax regulations
Maintain accurate tax records, ensuring proper documentation to support all tax positions and filings
Prepare and review tax provision disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 740) for quarterly and annual reporting
Partner with Accounting and FP&A teams to ensure appropriate tax treatment of transactions and accurate financial statement presentation
Support the CFO and team on tax-related components of financial statements, forecasts, and budgeting
Conduct tax research and analysis on evolving legislation, identifying opportunities for savings and risk mitigation
Provide M&A and capital markets tax advisory support, including due diligence and transaction structuring
Develop and implement tax efficiency initiatives aligned with company goals and industry best practices
Partner cross-functionally with Legal and Finance to navigate complex multi-state cannabis tax regulations and compliance frameworks
Continuously evaluate and enhance internal processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance within the tax function
Serve as a key resource for internal stakeholders, translating complex tax concepts into actionable business guidance
Manage relationships with external advisors, auditors, and regulatory agencies
Manage third-party consultants as needed for audits, special projects, or temporary support
Perform other related duties and special projects assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
5+ years of progressive tax experience, ideally in a combination of corporate and public accounting environments
Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, ASC 740, and federal/state tax compliance
Proven ability to independently manage complex tax filings and projects with minimal oversight
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills with high attention to detail
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner across departments and present findings to executive leadership
Preferred
Prior experience in a multi-state or multi-entity organization a plus
Transactional M&A experience preferred, including tax due diligence and integration support
Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) preferred for ease of onsite collaboration with the corporate team
Company
Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH)
Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$825.54MKey Investors
CFBankSeaport Global Securities
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $9.35M
2025-05-28Post Ipo Debt· $50M
2025-01-10Post Ipo Debt· $15M
Leadership Team
Frank Perullo
President, Director and Co-Founder
Danielle Drummond
Vice President of Social Equity
Recent News
2025-12-10
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