Ascend Wellness Holdings

Role Description Ascend Wellness Holdings ("AWH") is seeking a growth-minded and results-driven Vice President, eCommerce to shape the future of Ascend's digital commerce experience. This leader will define and execute the strategy behind a best-in-class omnichannel platform that unites our retail stores, brand portfolio, and digital ecosystem, delivering seamless experiences that drive meaningful, measurable growth. The VP, eCommerce will play a pivotal role in scaling our platform, deepening customer connection, and elevating how we engage across every touchpoint. This leader will also oversee the evolution of Ascend's Loyalty program, driving customer retention, personalization, and advocacy through a seamless connection between digital and in-store experiences. This is a highly engaged leadership role, actively involved in day-to-day operations while setting long-term vision, guiding execution, and collaborating closely with executive leadership to influence enterprise strategy and priorities. The ideal candidate brings proven expertise in eCommerce digital merchandising and loyalty strategy within established, performance-driven organizations and thrives at the intersection of strategy, technology, and customer experience. Accountable for KPIs tied to conversion, transaction value, repeat purchase, and customer lifetime value, this leader ensures every decision keeps the customer at the center while driving Ascend's next stage of digital growth. Key Responsibilities - Own the eCommerce and Loyalty strategy and execution, connecting acquisition, engagement, and retention to create a seamless, customer-focused experience across digital and retail channels. - Lead and continually enhance the omnichannel customer journey, overseeing platform operations, UX/UI, digital merchandising, CRM, and rewards activation to drive customer satisfaction, loyalty, and lifetime value. - Use customer insights and behavioral data to shape segmentation, personalization, and lifecycle strategies that strengthen connection, advocacy, and repeat business. - Collaborate with Marketing, Retail, and Design to ensure every digital and in-store touchpoint reflects a consistent, rewarding customer experience. - Define and manage KPIs: conversion, average order value (AOV), repeat purchase, loyalty engagement, and customer acquisition cost (CAC), linking every initiative to measurable customer and business outcomes. - Stay actively involved in daily execution, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure product assortment, pricing, and promotions align with customer expectations and brand standards across POS, mobile apps, and digital platforms. - Partner with the Directors of Loyalty and eCommerce Digital Merchandising to align product presentation, rewards, and communications into a cohesive experience that deepens customer engagement and builds long-term loyalty. - Oversee paid and organic traffic strategies (SEO/SEM, listings, and menu visibility), ensuring customers can easily discover and engage with Ascend's offerings online. - Manage key vendor partnerships (Dutchie, Surfside, and others), ensuring all platforms and tools integrate seamlessly to enhance the customer experience and data visibility. - Drive continuous innovation of the D2C platform, scaling digital capabilities that elevate ease, access, and personalization. - Own eCommerce and Loyalty P&L performance, budgets, and forecasting, ensuring investments and initiatives deliver strong ROI and align with enterprise financial goals. - Report on customer and business performance metrics to executive leadership, translating insights into actionable strategies that advance loyalty and growth. Supervisory Responsibilities - Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team spanning eCommerce, Loyalty, and digital merchandising, operations, and analytics. - Serve as an active, visible leader, collaborating with the team in daily operations, guiding decision-making, and modeling accountability, collaboration, and excellence. - Establish clear performance objectives, provide ongoing coaching and feedback, and support professional development to strengthen team capabilities. - Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation that drives measurable business impact, customer satisfaction, and loyalty engagement. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field; MBA preferred. - 10+ years of specialized leadership experience overseeing eCommerce, digital merchandising, and loyalty functions end-to-end within established, performance-driven retail or consumer organizations. - Proven ability to build and empower high-performing eCommerce and Loyalty teams through mentorship, inclusion, and accountability. - Demonstrated success scaling digital revenue channels, improving customer retention, and implementing omnichannel strategies that drive engagement and lifetime value. - Deep understanding of digital merchandising, UX optimization, SEO/SEM, CRM, and loyalty integration. - Strong customer-centric orientation with the ability to translate insights into strategies that enhance satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy. - Analytical mindset with proficiency in eCommerce and data visualization tools (Google Analytics, Shopify or similar platforms, Tableau, etc.). - Exceptional executive communication skills with the ability to present performance insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership in clear, actionable terms. - Proven success managing eCommerce P&L performance and optimizing ROI across digital and loyalty channels. - Deep understanding of omnichannel strategy and the connection between digital engagement, in-store experience, and customer lifecycle value. - Experience leading digital transformation or platform migration projects (e.g., Shopify, Adobe Commerce, Salesforce Commerce Cloud). - Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a rapidly evolving environment. - Strong collaboration and influence skills across AWH teams and vendors. - Experience managing budgets, forecasting, and vendor partnerships. - Operates with discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive business information and executive communications. - Ability to travel occasionally to AWH sites for collaboration and strategic alignment, with reasonable accommodations provided. Work Environment This position primarily performs duties in a remote office setting when not onsite in a dispensary or manufacturing facility environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position requires you to speak and listen regularly. Company Overview Ascend Wellness Holdings ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, INC., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Role Description The Director, Tax plays a key role in ensuring compliance, driving tax efficiency, and supporting complex business initiatives across a multi-state footprint. This position will collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams and serve as the company's in-house subject matter expert on tax compliance and reporting. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in an evolving, growth-oriented environment. Location: Remote with strong preference for candidates located in the Tri-state area. Key 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. Qualifications - 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. - Prior experience in a multi-state or multi-entity organization a plus. - Transactional M&A experience preferred, including tax due diligence and integration support. - 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. - Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) preferred for ease of onsite collaboration with the corporate team. Work Environment This position operates in a remote work environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, INC., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and retailer with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution while delivering a premium, customer-focused retail experience. We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about our products, our communities, and creating operational excellence across our growing footprint. The Role The Director of Commercialization is responsible for leading the development and launch of new products with AWH's external partners in accordance with procedures set forth by AWH. This role will be responsible for developing new formulations and dosage forms, line extensions, new packaging configurations, and product collaborations with outside partners. This role will provide overall project leadership, creating product concepts and standards, driving development activities, facilitating introduction into Operations, and keeping management updated on overall progress of key developments activities. Location: Remote with 25-50% travel expectation. Strong preference to candidates located in IL, NJ, MA, OH. Key Responsibilities - Develop and execute a comprehensive commercialization strategy for brand partnerships, aligning with AWH and partner brands priorities and goals. - Responsible for the upkeep and management of all aspects of brand partner relationships, including contract negotiation, investment & commercial discussion, new partner onboarding, performance tracking, financial metrics including P&L, and ongoing communication. - Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, product, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution of brand partnership initiatives. - Oversee project management for brand partnership commercial campaigns and product launches, ensuring coordination with partners, timely delivery, and quality execution. - Analyze performance metrics and market trends to make informed decisions and recommendations to optimize brand partnership strategies. - Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners, acting as the main point of contact between them and AWH and ensuring all commercial activities are professionally managed. - Provide regular performance reports and updates to senior management, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and opportunities. - Stay updated on industry trends and competitive landscape to identify potential areas for growth and innovation within brand partnerships. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of brand partner management processes. - Lead the development of long-term brand partner roadmaps, aligning their goals with our company's strategic objectives. - Work with AWH's project management and cross-functional teams to ensure correct prioritization and execution of all related projects. - Portfolio management: support brand partners on the management of the innovation pipeline and go-to-market activities. - Budget management: Oversee and manage brand partner budgets and P&L. - Suggest new product concepts within the product development process. - Create and maintain product development project plans. - Ensure key development activities are planned, resourced, and executed by operations staff. - Ensure execution of R&D stability and shipping studies prior to launch. - Track decisions, agreements, and action items related to product developments. - Identify packaging configurations for evaluation by the broader team and provide details necessary for Supply Chain to source. - Create product quality standards and BOM for new products. - Work with Finance and Operations to estimate cost of goods and margin prior to launch. - Work with Operations to optimize manufacturability of new products. - Lead the transfer new products between sites in the Ascend network. - Maintain Product Launch Schedule. - Run monthly Product Development reviews with key stakeholders. - Create weekly update reports for leadership. - Identify packaging prototypes and facilitate selection of final packaging configuration. - Work directly with outside partners to launch licensed branded products. - Act as primary point of contact with outside partners to resolve technical issues. - Perform initial gap analysis for new product licensing opportunities. - Assist in vetting new technologies being considered for licensing. - Create work instructions, SOPs, and policies related to Product Development. - Strictly follow all company policies and internal SOPs. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. - 5+ years of experience in partnership management, new business management, or related roles, with at least 5-10 years of demonstrated leadership skills including team management, mentorship, and coaching. - Minimum 4 years' experience within Cannabis industry in Manufacturing and/or Sales and Marketing preferred. - Strong knowledge of the legal cannabis industry, including its regulatory landscape, market trends, and consumer preferences. - Proven track record of successfully managing and growing brand partnerships, ideally within cannabis, alcohol, beverage, CPG, or other related industries. - Demonstrated success in developing and launching innovative products from concept to commercialization. - Comprehensive knowledge of cannabis, including dosage forms, strain categories, knowledge of therapeutic effects of cannabinoids, and types of medicinal administration. - Strong understanding of commercial strategy, negotiation tactics, and financial management principles. - Demonstrated experience in effectively managing Profit and Loss statements, including analyzing revenue streams, identifying cost drivers, and implementing strategies to improve profitability. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and external partners. - Strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret performance data and make data-driven decisions. - Strategic thinker who can align brand partnership strategies with broader business goals. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively. - Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders across various departments. - A passion for the cannabis industry and a commitment to driving product excellence and consumer satisfaction. - Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. - Comfortable with 25%-50-% travel to AWH's facilities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Monday.com and MS-Office with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, Word. - State regulations require qualified candidates for this position to be at least 21 years of age and able to pass a fingerprinting background check and drug screening - certain criminal convictions may disqualify candidates based on state marijuana/cannabis licensing regulations. AWH offers a comprehensive compensation package for this role that includes base salary, bonus opportunity, and flexible time off. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $130,000 and $150,000. Physical Requirements The position must occasionally lift, push, pull and /or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, this position is occasionally required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is frequently required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position requires you to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Who We Are Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and retailer with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution while delivering a premium, customer-focused retail experience. We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about our products, our communities, and creating operational excellence across our growing footprint. The Role The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the commercialization process for Ascend Wellness Holdings' product portfolio from innovation pipeline and initiation, to launch marketing support plans, and post-mortem review, as well as other key cross-functional and marketing-specific projects. As a Project Manager, you will lead teams to deliver projects that span across multiple business units - including a dual portfolio of product category innovation initiatives and regional market expansion projects - and ensure successful and on-time project delivery. You will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of your projects, including managing resources, schedules, financials, issues & risks, and for the adherence to stage-gate principles. You will also contribute to process improvement initiatives to improve project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience working in fast-paced, visible roles with a focus on process execution, impeccable communication and organizational skills, and the ability to work within deadlines and budgets. Your ability to coordinate across departments, partner with various levels of stakeholders, and properly leverage the talents of many employees is paramount. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working on a myriad of projects at once while alternating between market details and corporate strategic initiatives. Location: Remote based plus travel and must reside in either IL, NJ, MA, or neighboring state with travel expectation 15%-20%. Travel expected a minimum of 2 times per quarter to each of our production/cultivation facilities. Key Responsibilities Project Management - Build and manage project timelines by collaborating with cross-functional teams across Product Development, Cultivation, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Finance, to commercialize new products, ensuring effective speed to market. - Define project objectives, scope, and key success criteria. - Ensure the on-scope, on-time, and on-quality execution and launch of projects through the end-to-end project lifecycle. - Ownership of the full project lifecycle from initiation to launch for multiple initiatives simultaneously. - Build and manage project schedules, define the critical path, track activities, and hold project team members accountable for deliverables and timing. - Review current project timelines, understand team needs and pain points, and improve timeline structure. Ensure that cross-functional partners understand their role in the timeline to aid in delivering on key milestones. Proactively raise issues, delays, and risks and work with the team to resolve, escalating in a timely manner if needed. - Manage resources effectively, including developing resource (expense and headcount) plans. - Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, including kick-offs, weekly status meetings, risk assessments, post-launch reviews, and additional meetings as required. Stakeholder and Team Management: - Design, Build, and install new project management processes to foster process improvements and efficiencies - Provide leadership and insight to PM team while keeping them organized, on task and accountable - Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners to bring products and marketing programs to market together successfully as a team. Feel empowered to hold team members accountable. Partner with projects lead to keep the team motivated and on track. - Provide transparent communication of project status to project team members, senior leaders, and other key stakeholders. - Work with external brand partners to manage ongoing projects and new product launches. Risk Management - Define, manage, and mitigate risks on projects, taking a proactive approach to solve any issues before they come up, or manage as they arise. - Develop contingency plans to manage potential project roadblocks. Continuous Improvement and Reporting - Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the project management team. Analyze project outcomes to refine future project strategies and improve success rates. - Participate in establishing practices, processes, tools, and partnerships to expand and mature the PM capabilities for the organization. - Develop and deliver appropriate and effective progress reports, proposals, and presentations to various audiences including project team, sponsors, executive leadership, and key stakeholders. - Ensure timely and accurate entry and maintenance of project data and the project portfolio management system, continuously reinforcing and reinvigorating the system over time. - Collaborate with the PM team to share knowledge and best practices, helping to raise the entire team's capabilities and performance. Provide training and development opportunities for team members to enhance their skills and capabilities. Mentor and coach fellow project managers and team members. - Drive digital transformation projects to enhance productivity and efficiency. Identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement within projects. Lead initiatives to implement new tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance project efficiency. - Implement quality control measures to ensure that project deliverables meet the required standards. Conduct regular quality reviews and audits to identify and address any issues. - Develop and implement change management plans to ensure smooth transitions during project phases. Communicate changes effectively to all stakeholders and manage any resistance to change. Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor's Degree required in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field. - PMP certification is highly desirable. - Minimum of 3+ years' project management experience in consumer-packaged goods. - Experience managing multiple projects concurrently across large product sets in several markets. - Experience managing multiple layers of personal relationships and working across departments and levels of the organization (including senior leadership). - Cannabis industry experience highly desirable, including knowledge of various product formats, extraction methods, formulation, and/or packaging processes. - Previous work in a global, highly matrixed CPG company is highly desirable. - Must be a quick learner that can adapt to an ever-changing environment, self-motivated, decisive, and innovative, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands. - High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with diverse clients and teams. - Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide diverse teams to consensus. - Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills. - Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions, including proficiency in Excel. - Knowledgeable in digital integrations, productivity, and automation tools. - Experience in operational efficiency and process improvement initiatives, with a strong understanding of supply chain management and logistics. - Familiarity with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI desired. - Ability to confidently lead meetings between internal and external groups, serving as an interface between stakeholders. - Experience with stage-gate or similar product development processes, and Agile and Lean methodologies including Gantt charts, kanban boards, etc. - Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools and project management software such as Monday, Asana, Trello, Jira, or Smartsheet. - Experience with Brand Folder is preferred. - Proven ability in managing digital transformation projects. - Skilled in developing contingency plans for project risk management. - Travel required: 25% to approximately 50% of the time. Work Environment Role is remote based with travel required to manufacturing and retail settings. The environment includes active production areas with exposure to plant material, varying temperatures and humidity levels typical of cultivation spaces, and frequent movement throughout grow, processing, and packaging areas. PPE and adherence to facility safety and compliance protocols are required. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Vice President, Litigation, Labor & Employment Counsel About Ascend Wellness Holdings Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a leading, vertically integrated multi-state cannabis operator focused on building strong brands, delivering best-in-class retail experiences, and operating with discipline at scale. As we continue to grow, we are investing in the systems, processes, and leadership required to operate a complex, regulated business with consistency, speed, and accountability. The Role AWH is seeking an experienced attorney specializing in Litigation, Labor & Employment to join our in-house Legal Department. This role will serve as the company's primary in-house resource for all employment law and labor relations matters, partnering closely with the HR team and business leadership to bring a substantial portion of outside counsel work in-house. This role will also assist the General Counsel in managing general litigation matters, and also support the organization on general business matters as well. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employment and labor law, union relations, and ideally cannabis or other highly regulated industry experience. Location: Remote. Key Responsibilities Labor & Employment Counseling • Serve as the primary in-house legal advisor on all day-to-day employee relations and labor matters • Provide strategic counsel to the HR team on employment policies, disciplinary actions, terminations, leaves of absence, and accommodation requests • Lead negotiations with unions and serve as the company's primary point of contact for labor relations • Manage employee and union grievances from intake through resolution • Draft, review, and update employee handbooks, policies, and related HR documentation • Advise on compliance with federal, state, and local labor and employment laws across all AWH operating jurisdictions Outside Counsel Management & Cost Reduction • Strategically reduce reliance on outside labor and employment counsel by handling matters in-house • Manage and direct outside counsel on active or complex matters, maintaining efficient and targeted engagements • Identify ongoing matters suitable for transition in-house and implement sustainable processes to preserve those savings General Litigation, Legal & Business Support • Contribute to the broader Legal team on matters within your expertise, including cannabis regulatory compliance and general business counseling • Support the General Counsel and legal team colleagues during peak periods, leave coverage, or special projects • Assist with legal department operations and cross-functional initiatives as the business evolves • Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills • J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar admission in good standing in at least one AWH operating state • Minimum 5 years of experience practicing labor and employment law, with in-house and/or law firm experience • Demonstrated experience in union negotiations, collective bargaining, and grievance handling • Substantive knowledge of federal and multi-state employment law (NLRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and analogous state laws) • Experience advising HR teams and business leadership on day-to-day employment matters • Strong drafting skills for policies, handbooks, and employment-related agreements • Ability to manage a high-volume, varied workload with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment • Cannabis industry experience or experience in another highly regulated industry (healthcare, alcohol & beverage, financial services) is a plus • In-house legal experience with a demonstrated track record of reducing outside counsel spend is a plus • Business counseling experience beyond core labor and employment matters is a plus • Must be and remain compliant with any and all regulatory requirements for working in the cannabis industry • Willing to build understanding of applicable state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, and organizational rules and procedures Work Environment This position primarily performs duties in a remote office setting, with occasional travel to AWH facilities and operating markets as required. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Role Description The Manager, Enterprise Analytics is responsible for the design, operation, and maintenance of AWH's SQL database environment, ETL/ELT pipelines, and the enterprise semantic models that serve as the authoritative source for Power BI reporting and analytics. The role requires deep SQL and Azure platform expertise, strong Power BI and Microsoft Fabric proficiency, and the ability to manage data projects end-to-end in a collaborative environment. Location: This is a remote position. Key Responsibilities - Data Infrastructure & Architecture - Supports and maintains Azure-based SQL Server environments across development, test, and production tiers. - Participates in the architecture and design of the enterprise data platform, including Microsoft DevOps and Fabric. - Acts as coordinator for data engineering projects to ensure appropriate design, performance, and security controls. - Evaluates new data and BI technologies and assesses their application in the AWH environment. - Semantic Models & Business Intelligence - Designs, builds, and maintains enterprise semantic models (Power BI Tabular, Direct Lake) as the authoritative business logic layer for reporting. - Defines and governs measures, KPIs, hierarchies, and relationships to ensure consistency across downstream consumers. - Partners with business stakeholders to document metric definitions and encode them in reusable, version-controlled model assets. - Monitors and tunes semantic model performance including DAX optimization and incremental refresh configurations. - ETL / Data Pipelines - Designs and develops ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric Pipelines, dbt, or equivalent tools. - Develops and integrates data from a variety of sources including transactional systems, SaaS platforms, and third-party APIs. - Manages and monitors production data jobs and pipelines daily, ensuring SLA adherence and data freshness. - Performs scheduled maintenance including code promotion to test and production environments. - Operations & Governance - Manages mission-critical databases requiring 24x7 business operational support. - Responsible for SQL design reviews, query optimization, and data security enforcement. - Implements data quality checks and observability tooling across the data platform. - Develops and enforces data engineering best practices including documentation, naming standards, and CI/CD practices. Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field. - Minimum five years of experience in BI engineering, data engineering, or a related SQL/database role. - Demonstrated experience building and maintaining semantic models in Power BI (Tabular, DAX) or Azure Analysis Services. - Hands-on experience with Azure data services: Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and/or Azure Data Factory. - Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric including Fabric Lakehouses, OneLake, Fabric Pipelines, and Direct Lake models. - Experience with dbt or similar transformation frameworks for building modular, tested data pipelines. - Deep proficiency in SQL including query tuning, execution plan analysis, and optimization for large-scale datasets. - Experience with SQL Server in the Azure environment. - Knowledge of database backup/restore strategies, transactional replication, and database security concepts. - Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools for SQL Server and cloud data platforms (Azure Monitor or equivalent). - Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices applied to data assets and model deployments. - Retail industry experience preferred, ideally within a multi-site or high-growth environment. - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to analyze complex technical and data-related challenges. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively across data, engineering, and business teams. - Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Work Environment This position primarily performs duties in a remote office setting. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Who We Are Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand. The Role As our Human Resources Manager (Retail) you'll be the driving force behind our mission to provide top-notch service, outstanding products, and exceptional experience for both our valued customers and dedicated employees. From leading a diverse team of dispensary professionals to onboarding, training, and performance management strategies, you'll have the chance to showcase your unparalleled skills and creativity. You'll have a direct hand in propelling our brand to new heights while ensuring that each dispensary location maintains its unique charm and local flair. You will report directly to the Director, Retail Human Resources. Location: This is a remote position; however, candidates must reside in either New Jersey or Massachusetts and ideally be within a comfortable commute to at least 1 store location. This position requires up to 50% travel between dispensary locations in both states. Key Responsibilities - Provide expert consultation to assigned customer organizations and make recommendations on key HR strategies, initiatives, issues, and programs - Collaborate with cross functional partners to address a variety of topics such as business and workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development - Collaborate with other HR professionals and line managers to develop effective solutions and strategies to support key objectives - Counsel assigned customer organizations on interpretation and application of relevant policies and regulations for situation-specific issues - Facilitate resolution of HR concerns and advise on alternative approaches to resolving issues and opportunities for improvement - Support and/or lead basic HR process improvements and HR projects, with effective change management principles - Provide thoughtful and tactful communications with the utmost of diplomacy, treating others with dignity and respect, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality - Partner with VP of Human Resources as needed on union matters - Other duties as assigned Qualifications & Skills - Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources or other related fields - 5+ years HR leadership experience in a multi-site retail or manufacturing environment - Demonstrated experience working in unionized environments, including advising leaders on collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievance processes, and labor relations matters. - Certifications from Human Resources professional organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management, HR Certification Institute, or WorldatWork are a plus - Demonstrated ability to build solid relationships at all levels including Senior Executives - Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus; ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate at all levels - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel - Experience coaching and developing staff and leadership - High level of professionalism, personal integrity and dependability - Adept at working in a cross-functional environment in a highly collaborative manner - Extremely organized and able to conceptualize solutions when faced with complex challenges - Reliable transportation and ability to travel approximately 50% Work Environment This position primarily performs duties in both a remote office setting and onsite in a retail dispensary environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Tax Manager plays a key role in ensuring compliance, driving tax efficiency, and supporting complex business initiatives across a multi-state footprint. This position will collaborate closely with Accounting, Finance, and Legal teams and serve as the company's in-house subject matter expert on tax compliance and reporting. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role, ideal for a technically strong tax professional who thrives in an evolving, growth-oriented environment. Location: Remote with strong preference for candidates located in the Tri-state area. Key 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. Qualifications - 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. - Prior experience in a multi-state or multi-entity organization a plus. - Transactional M&A experience preferred, including tax due diligence and integration support. - 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. - Tri-state area (NY/NJ/CT) preferred for ease of onsite collaboration with the corporate team. Work Environment This position operates in a remote work environment. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, this position is regularly required to sit and regularly use hand(s) to handle, grasp, feel, and or touch. This position is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. This position is required to speak and listen regularly. EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, INC., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As our Human Resources Manager (Retail), you'll be the driving force behind our mission to provide top-notch service, outstanding products, and exceptional experience for both our valued customers and dedicated employees. - Lead a diverse team of dispensary professionals - Onboard, train, and manage performance strategies - Propel our brand to new heights while maintaining each dispensary's unique charm and local flair - Report directly to the Director, Retail Human Resources - This is a remote position; candidates must reside in either New Jersey or Massachusetts - Requires up to 50% travel between dispensary locations in both states Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or other related fields - 5+ years HR leadership experience in a multi-site retail or manufacturing environment - Certifications from Human Resources professional organizations such as the Society for Human Resource Management, HR Certification Institute, or WorldatWork are a plus - Demonstrated ability to build solid relationships at all levels including Senior Executives - Excellent interpersonal skills and customer focus; ability to build relationships, influence and collaborate at all levels - Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel - Experience coaching and developing staff and leadership - High level of professionalism, personal integrity, and dependability - Adept at working in a cross-functional environment in a highly collaborative manner - Extremely organized and able to conceptualize solutions when faced with complex challenges - Reliable transportation and ability to travel approximately 50% Requirements - Provide expert consultation to assigned customer organizations and make recommendations on key HR strategies, initiatives, issues, and programs - Collaborate with cross-functional partners to address a variety of topics such as business and workforce planning, performance management, and organizational development - Collaborate with other HR professionals and line managers to develop effective solutions and strategies to support key objectives - Counsel assigned customer organizations on interpretation and application of relevant policies and regulations for situation-specific issues - Facilitate resolution of HR concerns and advise on alternative approaches to resolving issues and opportunities for improvement - Support and/or lead basic HR process improvements and HR projects, with effective change management principles - Provide thoughtful and tactful communications with the utmost of diplomacy, treating others with dignity and respect, while maintaining the highest level of confidentiality - Partner with VP of Human Resources as needed on union matters - Other duties as assigned Company Description Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. - Committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency, and meticulously curated products - Our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team - Looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand EEO Statement Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.