Financial Controller

Financial Controller

We’re seeking an experienced Controller/Sr. Accountant to support the

company’s growth. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant

in our industry, preferably in a senior role. As a strong communicator and skilled

financial professional, this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and

financial reporting processes. The controller will also produce thorough

financial reports for the C-Suite and help improve our operational efficiency and

aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this role

 Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by

evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points

 Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to

current economic landscape

 Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines

 Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective

actions

 Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies

Responsibilities

 Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and

organizational budgets and actual expenditures

 Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks,

budgets, project monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly,

monthly, and annual basis

 Closing of the books on a monthly basis in Quickbooks

 Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures

across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while

remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation

 Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company

assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

 Provide dynamic leadership for a small, growing team that creates an

environment of trust and productivity

Required skills and qualifications

 15 or more years of professional accounting experience

 Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis

 Highly experienced at Quickbooks online (QBO)

 Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance

reporting

 Experience in managing;

o Payroll,

o A/P,

o A/R

o Purchasing

o Cash flow

 Project cost accounting (not-Department of Defense accounting)

 Exemplary history of financial project management

 Commercial industry experience…with a preferred background in

construction, agriculture, farming or related fields.

 Familiarity in supporting venture capital fund raising is a plus.

Preferred skills and qualifications

 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in accounting, or related field

 15 total years of experience. Five or more years of experience as a senior-

level accounting, finance manager, or controller

 Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) is a

plus, but not mandatory.

Office Location:

 Currently, the Innovation Depot in downtown Birmingham, AL

 Possible future office in the Hoover AL area.

Compensation, Benefits and Hours

 20-30 hours per week with a potential move to full time later in 2025

 Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000/year if full time (prorated if part time)

dependent on experience

 Stock options

 BCBS insurance (95% paid by company)

 3 weeks annual vacation if full time.

 Standard national holidays (11 total)

 A terrific work environment with colleagues that are working to improve

Alabama’s agricultural efficiency, food safety, and food security.

Reporting to:

The Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

Send resume to:

Mark.Petroff@shipshapeurbanfarms.com