[Remote] Accounting & Finance AI Automation Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Story Cannabis is a vertically integrated company founded in 2021, focused on transforming the cannabis narrative and creating positive change. They are seeking an Accounting & Finance AI Automation Manager to design and implement AI-driven systems that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting and finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy AI-enabled workflows across Accounting, Finance, and operational functions to materially reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and accelerate time-to-close
• Automate reconciliations, journal entries, accrual calculations, and close processes to create a more efficient and scalable monthly and quarterly close
• Integrate AI across financial and operational systems (ERP, POS, inventory, FP&A tools, data warehouses) to improve data integrity, consistency, and real-time visibility
• Design intelligent workflows that transform finance from a periodic reporting function into a continuous, real-time operating platform
• Own and maintain existing AI and automation workflows ensuring ongoing reliability, performance, and audit readiness
• Continuously improve automated processes supporting AP accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, lease accounting, intercompany, and other complex accounting areas
• Monitor AI workflow performance and proactively identify opportunities to improve accuracy, speed, and scalability
• Establish standardized automation frameworks that can be deployed consistently across multiple business units and entities
• Lead AI initiatives from concept through pilot, testing, deployment, and enterprise-scale rollout
• Define project roadmaps, milestones, and measurable ROI targets tied to efficiency gains, cost reduction, and improved financial insight
• Identify and implement repeatable automation patterns that can scale across multiple workflows and systems
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement aligned with a Default-to-AI operating philosophy

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, AI, Machine Learning, or Data Science required
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial systems, with exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives
• Experience leveraging AI tools and large language models (LLMs) to automate or enhance accounting and finance processes
• Experience working with ERP systems and integrating data across multiple platforms
• Strong understanding of data structures, data quality, and system integrations across finance and operational systems
• Proven ability to analyze and redesign processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally across Finance, IT, and Operations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills and experience with data visualization tools
• Experience building or supporting automated reconciliations, close processes, or financial workflows

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO) including 8 paid holidays per year*
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*
• 401k retirement savings plan*
• Company paid Short-Term & Long-Term disability*
• Company paid Life Insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral program
• Commuter benefits*
• Product discounts
• Additional compensation incentives (tips, bonuses, etc.)

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