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We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to manage all financial functions, processes, and systems within Plantd. This includes but is not limited to producing periodic financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, implement controls to mitigate risk, preparing annual budgets and monthly forecasts, ensuring the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensuring that reported results comply with GAAP. You will be immersed in the company’s day-to-day financial functions, collaborating closely across the executive, business unit, and operations teams.

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Additional controller duties as necessary
• Analyzing financial data.
• Streamlining accounting functions and operations.
• Developing plans for financial growth.
• Evaluating and managing risk.
• Coordinating audit processes.

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
• Proven experience in finance management with thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Good communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

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• Advanced degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Startup experience strongly preferred

Must be willing to work on-site in Durham, NC

Salary: $70K-$90K + Company Equity

100% Health insurance coverage, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Dependent care FSA

The Junior Finance Analyst at Plantd will report directly to the COO and be the company’s go-to authority for all cost drivers that impact agriculture operations. This role will embed with the agriculture team to develop a comprehensive financial picture of how sourcing, cultivating, planting, harvesting, and shipping interconnect. Our goal is to build an efficient supply chain for the fastest-growing grass on earth. Your job is vital to this effort as we aim to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using renewable grass and transform it into durable, carbon-negative building materials that will help solve climate change.

Day-to-day, you will work at Plantd’s headquarters. You will also spend time in our tissue culture lab, greenhouses, and in fields with our team of agronomy experts and with farmers with whom we partner. This is a hands-on role for someone who excels at taking initiative and also works well with others. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow within the finance function.

Agriculture or industry experience is not required. We look for smart, motivated, collaborative professionals who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world.

• Develop an operating financial model for Plantd’s agriculture operations
• Gather and verify all cost inputs and understand expense drivers across all agriculture functions, including sourcing, cultivating, planting, harvesting, and logistics
• Evaluate purchasing decisions for farming and agriculture equipment and make recommendations to reduce costs and minimize cash burn
• Perform scenario analyses to inform decision-making and ensure Plantd is scaling operations effectively

• Personally invested in long-term mission to move fast and fix how we work with carbon
• Thinks fast and adapts to changing conditions

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• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or related field
• 1-2 years experience in finance, investment banking, or corporate FP&A roles
• Experience in a product or manufacturing setting is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, in particular, Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
• Proficient with Google Workspace and Quickbooks
• Independent, self-motivated critical thinker with ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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• Must be willing to work on-site in Durham, NC

• Competitive Salary + Equity
• 100% health insurance coverage

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The Business Development Associate will develop strategic business relationships and sales with homebuilders and other large purchasers of building materials. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will evaluate new business opportunities for Plantd’s carbon-negative building materials, build the business case for entering new markets, and establish relationships with prospective customers interested in partnering with Plantd to construct better buildings and lock away atmospheric carbon.

Day-to-day, you will work at Plantd’s headquarters. You will act as the voice-of-the-customer to the organization and collaborate with marketing, production, and product development. You will also represent Plantd at homebuilding and construction industry events.

The successful candidate will excel at taking the initiative, work well with others, and possess a deep curiosity to understand our market, customers, and products to maximize revenue potential and position Plantd for long-term success.

Industry experience is a plus but not required. We look for smart, motivated, collaborative professionals who love solving problems and want to create positive impact.

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities
• Identify, establish, and develop relationships with key stakeholders at target companies
• Work with Senior Management to identify growth opportunities
• Develop sales presentations and materials
• Identify industry events, awards, and marketing opportunities
• Represent Plantd at conferences and industry events
• Maintain customer relationship databases and ensure information is accurate and up to date
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure opportunities are seized

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• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 1-2 years of experience in sales, marketing, or business development
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver presentations
• Startup experience a plus - ability to demonstrate an “owner’s mindset”

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This position is located in Durham, NC.

• Competitive Salary + Equity
• 100% health insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)

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