Compliance Manager (Virginia)

AYR Wellness is coming to Virginia in Summer 2026!

As part of this exciting next chapter, we are looking to hire a Compliance Manager who will help shape compliance practices, support operational execution, and play an important role in bringing AYR to a new state.

Company Description

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, and soon, Virginia. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, proudly serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers across our markets.

At Ayr, our strength lies in our people. We're re-imagining how we work across every part of our business, and we're looking for builders and doers to roll up their sleeves and help shape what's next.

The cannabis industry is fast-moving, complex, and full of opportunity. Together, we're not only shaping a company, but also building the future of cannabis. At Ayr you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while growing your career alongside a company positioning itself for long-term success.

Job Summary

The Compliance Manager will assess, design, implement and evaluate compliance programs and initiatives in AYR Wellness facilities, retail dispensaries, and growing facilities. They will conduct internal compliance audits and inspections to support corporate initiatives and state and local regulations. This role will be required to interface with regulators, executive management, and AYR Wellness employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the National Compliance team to ensure compliance with all applicable state, county and municipal laws, ordinances, and regulations for that state.
• Develop policies, strategies, and procedures related to regulatory compliance in coordination with department heads and organization leaders; implement policies, strategies, and procedures as directed
• Implement preventative measures and corrective action in the event of compliance concerns
• Lead and conduct compliance audits including the development of SOP's, perform audit work steps, document and report findings, and develop and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Take a proactive compliance view of the organization and provide preventative measures to ensure the organization is compliant with all regulatory requirements
• Collect and analyze data to define and understand problems and perform research to identify root causes
• Interface with regulatory agencies to ensure the organization is in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
• Submits applications for registration renewals to maintain state licensures.
• Assists in the application process for entering new markets by drafting and editing license applications.
• Prepares and submits documentation required for regulatory inspections and coordinates the inspection process for internal departments and state regulators.
• Uses independent judgment and knowledge of applicable state regulations to provide regulatory analyses to the Compliance team.
• Drafts and updates Standard Operating Procedures, Operations and Management Plans and Security Plans as needed.
• Reviews marketing collateral to ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Assists with implementing Ayr Wellness's policies, procedures, and best practices to promote compliance.
• Investigates and resolves compliance concerns, issues, or violations.
• Motivate team members and represent compliance department across the entire organization with effective communication
• Establish and develop strong relationships across the organization, providing a consultative approach to communicate compliance initiatives
• Participate in regulatory stakeholder, industry, and other relevant workgroups
• Comply with regulations and requirements associated with health, safety, and environmental protections
• Ensure the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment as required and report any hazards, accidents, or injuries as required by company policy
• Communicate with state regulators and inspectors as needed.
• Perform internal pre-inspections, and random compliance audits on AYR Wellness facilities
• Travels periodically among the Company's cultivation and dispensary operations

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a regulatory compliance position, familiarity with state regulatory entities
• Legal mindset, ability to read, understand, interpret and communicate laws, ordinances, and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills and proven ability to positively influence people; must be capable of effective interaction across all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage high-stress situations, and be flexible and adaptable when a situation requires it
• Detail-oriented with an eye for process streamlining
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Must meet the age requirement as outlined by state cannabis agencies
• Able to pass all background checks/fingerprinting as required by state cannabis agencies
• Able to provide valid badging/credentials as required by state cannabis agencies

Education

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Equivalent combination of work/education experience accepted
• Regulatory experience is preferred

Experience

• 3+ years compliance experience, ideally in the regulated cannabis industry or another regulated industry, such as pharmaceutical, alcohol, gaming, tobacco, or financial services/insurance/lending

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to recall relevant laws and regulations whenever needed
• Problem Solving
• Cautious and Patient
• Investigation skillset
• Strong knowledge of Cannabis industry preferred

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AYR Wellness is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.