Cannabis Compliance Specialist - GrowHealthy (FL) in Lake Wales, Florida at iAnthus Capital

Who We Are:
iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator advancing the cannabis industry through cultivation, processing, and retail excellence. Cannabis is redefining sectors from healthcare to consumer packaged goods, and our mission is to build the most valuable brands and operational network nationwide. At iAnthus, we foster learning, career development, innovation, and collaboration. You will work alongside industry experts in an environment that values flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful contribution.

Who You Are:
You are a creative, energetic, and highly organized field marketer who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys connecting directly with consumers and retail partners. You understand how to bring a brand to life through engaging experiences, exceptional retail execution, and strong relationship-building. You combine creativity with discipline, ensuring all field activity is compliant, impactful, and aligned with sales and marketing goals. You are confident, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple activations, communications, and reporting requirements with professionalism and enthusiasm.

Professional Competencies:

• Positive, high-energy attitude with a team-first mindset
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to think creatively and execute efficiently
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance in cannabis
• Comfortable managing field events, retail interactions, and cross-functional activities
• Data-driven with the ability to track, measure, and report ROI
• Confident leading consumer-facing initiatives and training sessions

Benefits:

• 20 days of accrued Paid Time Off
• Ten Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Transit Benefits, and 401(k)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program for employees & family members
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing industry where your creativity and execution directly influence success

Position Summary:

iAnthus is seeking a Compliance Leader to support licensed cannabis cultivation, processing, transportation, and dispensing operations in Florida under McCrory’s Sunnyhill Nursery. This role is responsible for helping ensure day-to-day compliance with Florida cannabis regulations, company policies, security requirements, inventory controls, and operational procedures across multiple licensed facilities and business functions. The Compliance Leader will work closely with operational leadership, retail teams, cultivation and manufacturing personnel, security, quality assurance, and corporate compliance leadership to maintain a culture of accountability, operational discipline, and regulatory readiness. This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working in fast-paced operational environments, and capable of balancing regulatory expectations with practical business operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support compliance oversight for cultivation, processing, transportation, and dispensary operations in Florida.
• Conduct routine operational audits and inspections to verify compliance with state regulations, company SOPs, and internal controls.
• Assist with regulatory reporting, variance requests, corrective action plans, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory controls, chain-of-custody processes, product tracking, and seed-to-sale system accuracy.
• Review operational records, logs, manifests, surveillance retention practices, and security procedures for compliance.
• Support compliance investigations involving inventory discrepancies, operational incidents, diversion concerns, or process failures.
• Assist with implementation and maintenance of compliance-related SOPs, policies, forms, and training programs.
• Train employees and leadership teams on compliance requirements, operational expectations, and regulatory changes.
• Partner with Security, Retail, Cultivation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to ensure consistent execution of compliance standards.
• Help prepare facilities for inspections, audits, and regulatory visits by the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU).
• Track regulatory developments and assist operational leaders with implementation of new requirements.
• Support onboarding and offboarding compliance processes, including credential verification and agent-related requirements.
• Assist with monitoring adherence to security protocols, restricted access procedures, visitor management, and incident reporting expectations.
• Promote a culture of operational accountability, documentation accuracy, and proactive risk management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent operational or compliance experience will be considered.
• 3+ years of experience in cannabis compliance, regulated operations, quality assurance, auditing, security, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of Florida cannabis regulations and operational compliance requirements preferred.
• Experience working in highly regulated industries strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with seed-to-sale tracking systems such as Metrc preferred.
• Experience conducting audits, investigations, inspections, or compliance reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel between facilities as needed.

Preferred Experience:

• Cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, or dispensary operational experience.
• Regulatory inspection readiness or audit preparation experience.
• Experience developing or implementing SOPs and compliance training programs.
• Knowledge of physical security systems, surveillance requirements, or inventory control processes.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies or responding to regulatory inspections.

Core Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Integrity and Professionalism
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Communication and Collaboration
• Regulatory Interpretation and Risk Assessment
• Process Improvement
• Operational Accountability
• Training and Leadership Development

Work Environment:

This role will involve both office and operational facility environments, including cultivation, processing, and retail locations. The position may require standing, walking operational floors, reviewing secured areas, and participating in facility inspections and audits.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
iAnthus encourages applicants from all backgrounds. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and identities and foster an inclusive environment where team members can thrive. Individuals with a criminal record remain eligible for employment as permitted by applicable law.