At Prime Roots, we want to celebrate the culture of meat. we love eating it, but for the sake of the planet, know there has to be a better way. In a peak life stage of experimentation – their journey through UC Berkeley – founders Kim and Josh were well aware of our climate crisis, but felt completely powerless against the enormous industries that supported it. Eventually, they realized the one thing they could control: the meat they ate every day.

After determining what makes meat, meat (the familiar texture and rich umami), Kim and Josh found a foundation in koji. From that moment, they dreamed of walking into the grocery store and seeing an entire deli case filled with Koji Meats.

Prime Roots is seeking an experienced Controller to plan and direct the accounting operations in our Berkeley facility. The Controller will ensure accurate and timely financial management of the organization. The Controller will also be responsible for accounting operations, production of periodic financial reports, and maintenance of accounting records.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

Maximizes return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems
Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits, providing information to external auditors, and satisfying other external reporting requirements
Assists with development of budgets; enforces budget outcomes
Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new financial and accounting regulations, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports with external stakeholders, and advising management on needed actions
Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements and service contracts, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
Leads annual audit process with external auditors. Leads tax filings with multiple tax authorities
Maintains accounting staff performance by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results
Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees; reviewing and following up on work products

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA (inactive OK)
Minimum 10 years’ experience in accounting/finance
Must have experience with manufacturing and cost accounting
Experience with systems implementation
Understanding and experience in the food and beverage industry
Experience with the Big 4
Have worked in a start up environment

Benefits

Opportunity to work in a fast-growing innovative food startup
Competitive compensation and equity
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
FSA, HSA, and Commuter Benefits Accounts
401k
Snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you fueled and energized at work
Weekly company-sponsored lunches
Loads of better-for-the-planet foods to try

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