Director, FP&A

Location: Schiller Park
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Company Overview 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 SEEDTM initiative ensures that our company reflects the communities in which we serve, ensuring equal opportunity for all to have the knowledge and resources to work in and own businesses 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. If you’re interested in joining our mission, click the below links to join our team today! Mission Statement At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation’s cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to. Job Summary Cresco Labs is seeking an experienced Director, FP&A. This individual will report to the VP of Finance and be based out of our HQ office in downtown Chicago. The Director, FP&A will support and partner with business leaders on the key financial initiatives of Cresco Labs. This individual will be responsible for financial planning, budget management, forecasting, reporting, strategic data analysis, and evaluating ways to improve profitability. This individual will help lead the development of financial management strategy while driving execution and advising regional/functional leaders. Our ideal candidate must be a self-starter who is exceptionally organized and possesses great attention to detail. This individual thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Core Job Duties Partner with management to prepare and analyze financial results, forecasting, and budgeting analytics Manage and develop a team of high performing finance individuals Drive insights into business performance to support complex decision making, including investments in New Store and M&A Design, drive, and continue to refine the implementation of process and procedures to support the dynamic organization Provide readouts to management on a standard cadence on variances from the established budget and the key drivers Contribute to the management of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including financial statements, KPIs, and metric dashboards Strong interpersonal skills combined with an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with maturity to liaise with senior management Collaborate with IT on financial systems and reporting design Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements Required Experience, Education and Skills Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, MBA preferred 7-10 years of experience in a senior FP&A finance role, previous experience leading a team Project budgeting, cost controls, and ROI experience required Previous experience in a retail organization required, experience with retail operations or payroll preferred Valuation experience including IRR, payback, NPV is preferred – coupled with Retail Real Estate experience is a plus Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems preferred, including, BI reporting, dashboard, modeling, and KPI development (e.g. Adaptive Insights, Hyperion, SAP BPC, etc.) Proven knowledge of federal and state financial regulations, US GAAP and/or IFRS standards, tax laws, etc. Strong interpersonal skills and consistent follow through on assigned tasks Strong leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and work together across all levels of leadership, including executive leadership Ability to efficiently handle ambiguity and change; able to act as a change agent Benefits Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D. We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off. Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position. In accordance with any local and state compensation laws, the compensation listed is the current estimated range for the position. Final offer details and future compensation may be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to, geographic location, market compensation data, skills, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this please discuss with your recruiter during the interview process. Pay Range $160,000 - $180,000 USD Additional Requirements Must be 21 years of age or older to apply Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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