Controller, Sound Agriculture
$160-185k
+ Bonus Target: 20% + Equity
Some travel required, up to 5%
Sustainable, on-demand crop solutions
Be an early applicant
Sustainable, on-demand crop solutions
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$160-185k
+ Bonus Target: 20% + Equity
Some travel required, up to 5%
101-200 employees
Company mission
On a mission to create on-demand crop solutions that lead to more sustainable, healthier, and tastier food.
Role
Who you are
- GAAP / U.S. Accounting Standards
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Cost Accounting / Product Margins
- ERP / Systems (NetSuite, Ramp)
- Audit Readiness
- Executive Communication
- Strategic Thinking
- Prioritization & Time Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Finance/Accounting
- CPA required; Big 4 experience strongly preferred
- Proven experience building controls and accounting processes in growth-stage companies
- Deep technical accounting expertise with strong operational execution
- Hands-on experience with NetSuite and Ramp (required)
- Experience with systems integration (NetSuite, Salesforce, etc.)
- Background in cost accounting, inventory, or product-based environments preferred (agriculture, biotech, or similar industries)
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to adapt and reprioritize quickly
What the job involves
- At Sound Agriculture, we are building something meaningful—combining science, technology, and agriculture to drive real-world impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a scaling business and contribute directly to its lasting success
- The Controller oversees accounting, financial reporting, and core financial operations at Sound Agriculture. This role is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while strengthening internal controls, managing cash flow, and supporting the company’s continued growth and product scaling
- This position is a key partner to the Sr. VP, Finance & Operations, leadership team, Board, and relevant external partners, helping build scalable processes and providing financial insight to support decision-making in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment
- Lead month-end close and prepare timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the U.S. and Latin America subsidiaries
- Oversee financial reporting, including internal management reporting and investor deliverables
- Design, implement, and maintain robust internal controls and compliance processes
- Own cost accounting and product margin analysis, including inventory reconciliation across partners and systems
- Manage audit coordination, working closely with external auditors and supporting audit readiness
- Oversee ERP and financial systems (NetSuite, Ramp), including integrations and process optimization
- Supervise Accounts Payable (Ramp), Accounts Receivable, Payroll, and Credit & Collections
- Manage banking relationships and cash operations
- Ensure compliance with U.S. statutory tax requirements (income, sales & use, property, etc.)
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations to support inventory and materials flows
- Collaborate with FP&A on forecasting, budgeting, and financial planning
- Partner with the Sr. VP, Finance & Operations to build and improve scalable accounting processes and reporting infrastructure
- Support managing the Company’s equity program through Carta
- Reports directly to the CFO
- Manages one direct report and oversees international accounting services providers
Our take
Fertilizer allows farmers to maintain production levels, which is vital as demand for crops continues to soar. However, fertilizer can be incredibly polluting. Sound Agriculture is setting out to solve this problem by providing an alternative to traditional, nitrogen based fertilizers.
Sound Agriculture leverages innovative microbial chemistry to help plants make the most of the nutrients that are already in their surrounding soil. This innovative solution has not only proven effective, but incredibly lucrative. The company has now raised nearly $100 million in funding, which is testament to industry confidence in their product.
Sound Agriculture faces regulatory hurdles and some uncertainty among the scientific community as to the effectiveness of microbial fertilizer. However, in 2023, it issued a guarantee for its flagship SOURCE fertiliser that it will maintain crop yield or your money back. With incentives like these, Sound Agriculture can overcome its challenges and plant the way to healthier soil.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Dec 2024
$25m
SERIES D
Dec 2022
$75m
SERIES D
Total funding: $195.3m
Company 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!)
Company HQ
Emeryville, CA
Leadership
Travis Bayer
(CTO)Previously worked as a Lecturer in Synthetic Biology at Imperial College London. Was an Associate Professor at Oxford University.
Eric Davidson
(CPO)Was a Research Associate at Imperial College London, and previously served as Sound Agriculture's CEO.
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