Manager, Internal Controls

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Manager, Internal Controls

Location: Stamford, CT, Chicago, IL or Norwell, MA

Job Type: FT

About the Role:  

The Manager, Internal Controls will support the Sarbanes Oxley ("SOX") Compliance function to successfully implement, monitor and maintain effective Internal Control over Financial Reporting ("ICOFR") and Information Technology General Controls ("ITGC"). Must be an extremely hands-on self-starter who is able to work independently.

What You'll Do: 

• Act as the Company's Subject Matter Expert ("SME") on information technology ("IT") SOX, fostering strong partnerships with control owners and Internal Audit to serve as a trusted second line of defense.
• Drive remediation efforts for IT SOX deficiencies by coordinating with control owners and providing guidance to ensure timely and effective resolution.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver comprehensive training programs to strengthen IT SOX awareness and compliance across the organization.
• Oversee the annual SOC report review process, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and respond to changes in business operations, technology, and regulatory standards that impact IT SOX, proactively adapting processes as needed.
• Collaborate with business owners to embed SOX requirements into system implementations, supporting seamless integration and compliance.
• Partner with management to prepare and validate disclosures related to IT SOX, cybersecurity, and other relevant areas, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence.
• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of internal controls for key business processes and international entities, ensuring consistency with SOX requirements and global compliance standards.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with the management teams of all major functional areas as well as external auditors, ensuring a deep understanding of key risks and processes of the organization.
• Assist in the design, development and implementation of ICOFR, including documentation and assessment (i.e., flowcharts, risk and control matrices) for newly acquired entities.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors with respect to their controls testing efforts, including walkthroughs, testing, audit requests and evaluation of deficiencies.
• Partner with Internal Audit and other stakeholders on testing and improving SOX controls.
• Identify opportunities to enhance, optimize and/or replace existing procedures and processes to reduce risks and increase efficiencies, quality and productivity.
• Travel Requirements: