The Controller oversees Sound Agriculture’s accounting, financial reporting, and overall financial operations
Responsibilities include preparing and managing internal financial reports, handling audits and compliance obligations, supervising bank accounts, and enhancing financial policies and procedures to support a rapidly growing organization
This position reports directly to the CFO and is a Director level position
The Controller will have one direct report and can work remotely in the United States or choose to work onsite in our Berkeley headquarters on a hybrid schedule
Partner with the CFO to develop accounting and management reporting processes and procedures
Lead internal accounting function, complete month end close-out, develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) along with robust supporting documentation
Directly operate the Accounts Payable role utilizing the RAMP software to ensure timely submission of expenses & related reports, approval of purchases and issuing and tracking of Purchase Orders according to the company’s approval matrix
Develop and maintain robust financial controls for the organization
Manage AR / Payroll, Credit & Collections, Banking relationships and partner with Operations to manage / enhance the Materials & Equipment flows, various U.S. Statutory tax requirements such as Income, Real & Personal Property, Franchise, Value-Added, State registrations and Sales & Use Taxes
In partnership with the CFO who will lead, develop and deploy Audit strategy for the company
Coordinate oversight and monthly reconciliation of inventory across multiple partners and Netsuite
Work in partnership with FP&A to support annual/quarterly/monthly forecasting and budgeting
Coordinate IT function with outsourced IT managed services partner
Coordinate HR systems support with People team
Communicate across functions, setting clear expectations both in what is required of those functions from a finance/accounting perspective as well as when relevant information will be provided, as requested
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is a seasoned finance professional with the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments to drive strategic financial planning and operational efficiency
We will not consider candidates without deep technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with Ramp and Netsuite
Experience developing Controls & Accounting standards in growth-stage companies (preferably in Biotech, agriculture or real-world businesses)
Deep understanding of excellence in financial structure and processes
Experience supporting the scale up of new technologies or new commercial initiatives successes
8+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting with CPA and experience in public accounting (Big 4) strongly preferred
Have direct, multi-year experience with Netsuite and RAMP from journaling to settings management to coordinating light development
Systems strength with experience in integration between Netsuite, Salesforce and other platforms
Ability to effectively operate in a growth company atmosphere, dealing well with fast learning/ reacting quickly / readjusting priorities as appropriate
Benefits:
Opportunity to work in an early-stage, disruptive startup with a talented, experienced, and growing team of dedicated individuals
Competitive compensation package
Performance bonus structure
Comprehensive health care plans that include Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Flex Spending Account (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Benefit)
401k Plan
Generous vacation policy
Regular team events and engagement activities (we actually like hanging out with each other!)
