AugustusAugustus is an accomplished financial executive with deep expertise in the cannabis industry.

Financial strategy, modeling, and performance tracking, audit readiness and regulatory compliance, team building and system migrations

Augustus is a seasoned financial leader with 5 years of senior experience in the cannabis industry, known for scaling operations, strengthening controls, and delivering results within complex regulatory environments.
As CFO of a medical cannabis company, he played a key role in transforming the company from an early-stage startup into a $135 million multi-state operator.
Key career highlights:
- Built and led a high-performing accounting team
- Implemented robust internal controls and transitioned the company from cash to accrual accounting with consistent monthly closes
- Migrated accounting systems from QuickBooks to Sage Intacct
- Developed comprehensive financial models to track performance against the budget
- Managed banking relationships and ensured 280E compliance
- Prepared the business for successful external audits, positioning it for acquisition
- Following the acquisition, he led procurement transformation efforts that resulted in over $4 million in annualized savings within six months.
Before his cannabis industry experience, Augustus held a long tenure in FP&A, where he honed his skills in strategic planning, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration within matrix organizations.
Throughout his career, Augustus has combined strategic financial oversight with operational execution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
- He is confident that his financial expertise and hands-on leadership will support and accelerate any company’s growth.

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