Revenue Audit Analyst

Company Overview

The HdL Companies help cities, counties and special districts maximize revenues through research and discovery efforts, financial and economic analysis, and provision of software that supports local government operations in a variety of important ways. We are regarded as a leader, occupying a specific niche in the financial services sector and serving over 900 local governments nationwide. Leveraging our talented team of professionals, along with leading edge software and database systems, HdL discovery efforts have recovered over $3 billion for our local government partners.

Core Values

HdL team members individually and collectively aspire to the following core values :

Deliver Excellence In Everything – We anticipate needs and believe that delivering extraordinary service, inside and outside our organization, is key to our success. We passionately pursue excellence in everything we do.

Do The Right Thing – We always act in the best interests of our company and our clients. We are respectful, have high integrity, and are accountable for our actions.

Foster Relationships – We build lasting relationships based on trust with our teams and our clients. We value collaboration toward our common goals and inspire each other to improve and progress.

Give Generously – We give generously of our time and resources with our teammates, clients and communities. We impart information for best practices, encourage professional development, and support charitable community organizations.

Enjoy The Journey – We enjoy our journey and enthusiastically celebrate our successes. We have fun and find fulfillment working with our colleagues and clients.

Be Authentic, Grateful, and Humble – We are thankful for the success we have achieved individually and as a company and never take it for granted.

Location Profile

We offer a flexible work environment that allows our employees to collaborate across offices and remote teams. All new hires must complete an introductory period after which 2 days per week are required in the office, other days may be remote. This role is based in our Brea, CA location.

Position Summary

HdL is seeking a confident professional to conduct revenue oversight and audits of commercial cannabis businesses throughout California. The focus of this role is to analyze licensed cannabis business records to ensure accurate revenue reporting, and to verify acceptable internal controls are in place. The Audit Analyst position offers a unique opportunity to learn about the rapidly growing cannabis industry, with a special focus on supporting the cities and counties that regulate local cannabis markets.

This position is housed within the HdL Cannabis Services Unit, which is widely regarded as a leading authority in cannabis policy in California, with services that include ordinance development, business registration, economic impact analysis, community engagement, and regulatory compliance. The Audit Analyst position provides room for growth within the HdL Cannabis Services Unit, including the opportunity to learn about a newly regulated industry that is projected to grow to $45 billion in revenues nationally by 2025.

Job Responsibilities

• Become familiar with state and local requirements for cannabis tax reporting, accounting, business structure, inventory control, and recordkeeping
• Request, review, and analyze various financial reports, point of sale systems, inventory systems, tax returns, and banking information for consistency with local, state, and federal requirements
• Prepare thorough, detailed draft reports and summarizations of findings and follow up with taxpayer on required changes. Prepare final reports that track changes or updates from the taxpayer
• Work within the Cannabis Services team to issue audit results to the client
• Ensure quality of service by enforcing standards, maintaining financial soundness of the project, managing interactions, and reporting progress and issues
• Complete other special projects for the HdL Cannabis Services Unit, as directed by the management team

Skills and Qualifications

Education and Experience

Compensation

The starting base salary for this Brea, CA position is expected to be between $69,726.26 to $73,212.57 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.

Benefits

Compensation details : 69726.26-73212.57 Yearly Salary

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