Remote Cost Controller & Financial Analysis Lead

Sensei Ag; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensei Ag is seeking a hands-on Controller with a strong cost accounting background to strengthen financial rigor, controls, reporting, and analysis to support business decision-making and operational excellence. This position reports to the SVP, Accounting & Finance and is fully remote.

Prior experience in Agriculture, Biotech, Manufacturing, or another production/inventory-intensive environment is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Strong technical accounting foundation and knowledge of GAAP; CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller or senior leadership.
• Strong cost accounting experience.
• Demonstrated experience strengthening internal controls.
• Proven ability to streamline processes and improve financial systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, proactive approach across detailed accounting and strategic work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted financial advisor to the SVP, Accounting & Finance.
• Lead month-end and year-end close; prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting comply with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Support annual audits, tax filings, and external reporting.
• Lead and improve cost accounting: product costing, inventory valuation, labor/overhead allocation, COGS.
• Analyze production costs, margins, variances, and provide insights to management.
• Partner with operations to improve cost visibility and performance.
• Develop and implement strong internal controls and approval processes.
• Own NetSuite configuration, reporting, workflows, and controls.
• Evaluate and improve financial systems and workflows, including automation.
• Collaborate with IT to support operational/reporting needs.
• Lead, develop, and support the accounting team.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.

Skills

Technical accounting

GAAP knowledge

CPA

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Sensei Ag is seeking a hands-on Controller with a strong cost accounting background to strengthen financial rigor, controls, reporting, and analysis to support business decision-making and operational excellence. This position reports to the SVP, Accounting & Finance and is fully remote.

Prior experience in Agriculture, Biotech, Manufacturing, or another production/inventory-intensive environment is a strong plus.