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Financial Analyst
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locations Remote
user level Mid-level
type activity Full-time
posted 7/10/23
Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience.
 
We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.
 
The Financial Analyst will create and support and improve processes for the finance and accounting teams of KSS. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate has experience in Encompass ERP, wholesale distribution, general accounting practices, and SQL. This role is remote but will, from time to time, require travel to Northern and Southern California. KSS offers health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K, employee-ownership opportunities, and career growth. Join us if you're a strategic thinker who can manage multiple projects and lead new processes.

This is the job for you, if…

    • You’re interested in a meaningful job at a growing cannabis distributor where you’ll work on a variety of projects at once
    • You want to solve problems and build a better industry
    • You have integrity and can stay focused without close management
    • Your friends describe you as trustworthy, loyal and dependable
    • You have strong conversational communication skills

As a KSS Financial Analyst, you’ll…

    • Help maintain synchronization between the general ledger and subledger
    • Work alongside Finance teams and Commercial Operations to assist with tasks regarding the financial performance of KSS
    • Support brand partners with their Encompass integrations, purchases and invoices, billbacks, and margin reporting
    • Build internal and external dashboards and workflows to improve processes and help others understand how to interpret and act on key data from Encompass
    • Support warehouse and logistics teams where necessary to enable finance teams to move forward with processes
    • Help with system financial close and associated system integrations
    • Assist with processes aimed at maximizing profitability
    • Assist with the onboarding of new brand partners into Encompass and KSS
    • Liaise between Finance, Commercial Operations, and all other departments
    • All other tasks critical to the continued success of the team as directed by your supervisor

What we're looking for...

    • Experience with Encompass ERP (Fusion, dashboards, import routines)
    • Experience in wholesale distribution
    • Experience with relational databases (SQL is a plus)
    • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem-solving ability
    • Accounting background and software development a plus
    • Familiarity with Intact financial software
    • Understanding of general distribution contracts
    • Comfortable directing people through workflows and leading new processes
$75,000 - $82,000 a year
Please note, we consider a number of factors such as internal pay parity, relevant experience/skills, geographic location, etc.
Kiva Confections provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
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Kiva Confections

Kiva Confections

Kiva Confections develops innovative ways for people to consume cannabis which nurture, enhance, and improve lives.

Size: 101-250 employees

Year Founded: 2010

Investors

Tim Davis