Why you should join us:
At Sound Agriculture, we are revolutionizing the way the world grows food. Our innovative technology and solutions empower farmers to maximize nutrient efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and feed the world sustainably. Through a deeper understanding of plant and microbial biology, we are leveraging the natural power of plants to make agriculture more agile and resilient. If you’re passionate about cutting-edge science, making a real-world impact, and being part of a team that’s dedicated to transforming agriculture, we want you on our team!
Sound is a Series D startup funded by leading investors in food and agriculture including Leaps by Bayer, Syngenta Group Ventures, S2G Ventures, BMO Impact Investment Fund, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Fall Line Capital, Cavallo Ventures, FootPrint Coalition and Northpond Ventures.
What we're seeking:
We are seeking a highly analytical, technically strong FP&A Associate to join our finance team. This role is designed for a finance professional who thrives in ownership, operates independently, and brings rigor to financial planning and cash flow management.
This is a hands-on, high-impact position with direct exposure to executive leadership. The Sr. FP&A Associate plays a critical role in strengthening forecasting accuracy, cash discipline, and financial decision-making as the company scales. This role is intentionally structured as a stepping stone to FP&A Manager within approximately 24 months, based on individual performance and business growth. Progression will be performance based, through demonstrated ownership of planning cycles, independent judgment, and ability to operate as a strategic finance partner.
The Sr. FP&A Associate reports directly to Sound’s finance executive, the Sr. VP, Finance & Operations. This position is eligible to be fully remote across the United States.
Compensation Target
$105,000 to $122,000 base salary, plus an annual bonus target of 10%
Bonuses are earned based on annual company and individual performance and are prorated based on start date.
Sound reserves the ability to adjust the compensation range based on the final candidate’s experience, skillset, and geography. In addition to on target earnings, we offer above average equity grants for the industry as we believe that every employee should have a stake in the company’s growth. If you’re above this compensation target, we encourage you to reach out and discuss the entire package and opportunity before deciding not to pursue this position.
Responsibilities
- Own key components of the annual operating plan (Budget), quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial model (5-year plan)
- Lead cash flow forecasting, including 13-week cash models and runway analysis
- Build and maintain robust financial models supporting strategic, operational, and liquidity decisions
- Drive monthly variance analysis (BvAs) with clear articulation of drivers and risks
- Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and R&D leaders to manage budgets and evaluate financial performance
- Support board-level reporting materials and executive presentations
- Identify opportunities to improve forecasting precision, working capital management, and contribution margin performance
- Continuously improve financial modeling infrastructure, planning and reporting processes
Targeted Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- 4–6+ years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, investment banking, consulting, or similar analytical roles
- Advanced Excel proficiency is mandatory — this role requires extreme competence in Excel:
- Complex financial modeling
- Scenario analysis
- Cash flow modeling
- Sensitivity analysis
- Proficiency with enterprise financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or Quickbooks
- Strong experience in cash flow planning and liquidity management
- Demonstrated ability to build structured, scalable financial models from the ground up
- High ownership mentality and comfort operating solo in a lean, fast-paced environment
- Ability to translate financial analysis into clear business insights
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or high-growth environments is a plus
This role demonstrates our values by:
- Creativity: Shaping finance infrastructure during a critical growth phase
- Boldness: Direct contribution to executive and board-level discussions
- Ownership: Leading our planning and liquidity strategy
- Tenacity: Delivering high-quality work consistently while working quickly to capture the evolving needs of the business
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What we offer:
- Opportunity to work in an incredible team with a drive to build alternative solutions to age old practices that increase farmer ROI
- Competitive total rewards package including base compensation, performance bonus structure or uncapped commission plan for sales positions, and above market equity
- Comprehensive health care plans including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- Flex Spending Account (Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter Benefit for US-based employees)
- Health Savings Account with monthly employer contribution (for US-based employees on qualifying health plans)
- 401(k) with 3% company match (for US-based employees)
- Flexible time off policy empowering employees to use time how they need, when they need
- Mental health and wellbeing benefits - including dedicated monthly meeting free Focus Days
- Paid parental leave (for US-based employees)
- Regular events and engagement activities (we actually like hanging out with each other!)
Sound Agriculture does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies responding to job postings. We will not respond to unsolicited requests to submit candidates.
Equal Employment Opportunity
We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
Sound participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Sound is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before Sound takes any action, including terminating your employment.
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