VP, Controller

About the role

Plenty is looking for a VP, Controller to join our Finance team.  The Finance team is responsible for cash management, fundraising, accounting, financial systems, budgeting, analysis, investor relations and strategic planning for this exciting Ag-tech startup.  In this role, you will lead Plenty’s accounting, treasury, tax and financial systems teams directly, while providing strategic leadership to the rest of the Finance organization and the broader Senior Leadership Team.  This leader will play a participatory role in every important decision at Plenty and will report directly to the CFO.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage all aspects of our accounting function including general accounting, technical accounting, cost accounting, tax, compliance and payroll.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Build out our ability to manage cash and business relationships across borders and through strategic partners, including joint ventures and public/private partnerships.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Provide oversight and expertise on our technical accounting policies.
• Responsible for accurate and timely month-end close.
• Prepare consolidated internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Manage the annual financial close and our financial audit.
• Improve upon existing accounting procedures by analyzing current procedures and recommending changes.
• Improve efficiency through implementation of systems and improved processes.
• Support our accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.
• Oversee preparation of annual federal and state income tax returns and other tax compliance filings, and coordinate all tax research/projects.
• Ensure Plenty is  compliant with local, state and federal business compliance requirements.
• Manage relationships with external accountants and service providers.
• Oversee the Netsuite ERP and all integrated applications.
• Manage company’s insurance policies and ensure adequate coverage for new and existing business activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you'll bring to the table

A successful VP, Controller will drive first-time quality for accounting, analysis, and transaction management, ensure world-class accounting policy, while enabling our Finance function to scale our operations internationally, leading to an IPO.    

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance
• Previous Big 4 Public Accounting experience
• High functioning, working knowledge of relevant accounting practices, including U.S. GAAP
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience; including five years of leadership and management experience
• Ability and track record of identifying process improvement opportunities with automation to create efficiency
• Management of external relationships, including tax, audit, valuation, and insurance
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated and fast learner with excellent time management skills
• High standards for integrity, accuracy, and meeting deadlines
• Manufacturing industry experience a plus
• IPO experience
• Experience with Netsuite, a plus

Type of role

Full-Time 

What we can offer 

• Compensation; we’ll pay you a competitive salary, give you a stake in the company via equity and contribute toward your 401K with no vesting period
• Health & well-being; we’ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, & vision benefits and an Employee Assistance Program to help with mental health, financial & legal matters 
• Food; in-office lunches, snacks and access to our leafy greens & new produce in development -- are you up for a side gig as a taste tester?
• Grow together; learning & development opportunities including unlimited access to our Upstart University platform, LinkedIn Learning, lunch & learns, training certifications, and more
• Equipment; we’ll provide you with the equipment you need to be successful, including $75/month toward your phone bill and $250 every 2 years to upgrade your phone
• Paid time off; we know you’ll do your best if you’re taking time to recharge, so we don’t cap the amount of days you can take off per year in addition to the paid holidays we observe
• Parental leave; 12 weeks off for all new parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition 

If you reside in California, Colorado, New York, or Washington please send an email to [email protected] to receive compensation information for this role.