What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at Shipshape AgWorks?
Location: Birmingham, AL (Innovation Depot)
Schedule: Part-time (20–30 hours/week), with potential to move full-time in late 2025
Compensation: $70,000–$80,000
We’re seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join our mission-driven team. This role is ideal for a skilled financial leader with deep accounting knowledge and a passion for operational excellence. You'll play a key role in stabilizing and scaling our financial systems as we grow our footprint in agricultural innovation.
- Provide timely and comprehensive financial updates to the C-Suite
- Develop and maintain internal financial controls, safeguards, and cash flow systems
- Manage AP, AR, payroll, purchasing, and project-based cost accounting
- Close the books monthly in QuickBooks Online
- Ensure compliance with local and national tax laws and reporting standards
- Establish and monitor benchmarks, budgets, and reporting cadence (biweekly/monthly/annual)
- Offer strategic insights to guide company growth and fundraising efforts
- Contribute to operational and long-term planning across departments
- 5 years of professional accounting experience
- Deep fluency in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
- Strong understanding of banking, cash flow, and financial data analysis
- Experience managing payroll, A/P, A/R, purchasing, and cost accounting
- Familiarity with startup environments or venture-backed companies
- Industry experience in construction, agriculture, or farming is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred
- CPA certification is appreciated but not required
- Excellent communication, discretion, and systems thinking
- 95% company-paid BCBS health insurance (if full-time)
- 3 weeks PTO 11 national holidays
- Stock options
- A collaborative and mission-driven work culture
- Office based at Innovation Depot (Downtown Birmingham)
This role is primarily based at our headquarters in the Innovation Depot in downtown Birmingham. Depending on the position, work may involve hands-on time in our hydroponic R&D lab, participation in farmers market events, or collaboration across digital and physical systems.
As a startup, our environment is fast-paced, evolving, and highly collaborative. Team members should be comfortable with shifting priorities, physical activity (standing, lifting, bending, etc.), and working with tools, technology, or plant systems in various stages of development.
We value flexibility, problem-solving, and a willingness to grow with the work.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
