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# Controller at Sensei Ag

- **Company:** Sensei Ag
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-12
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/senseiag/jobs/8012013003

## Job description

Founded by global technology pioneer Larry Ellison and esteemed physician and author Dr. David Agus, Sensei Ag is a market-changing AgTech company on a journey to improve human nutrition. Our greenhouse farms align technology with the environment to protect and preserve natural resources while optimizing how we grow food. Merging agriculture and innovation to achieve sustainable farming practices allows us to grow high-quality, delicious produce year-round.

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Controller with a strong Cost Accounting background to strengthen the company’s financial rigor, processes, 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.

## Responsibilities

- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the SVP, Accounting & Finance.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close and prepare and review monthly financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis.
- Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting comply with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Establish and maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
- Support annual audits, tax filings, and other external financial reporting requirements.
- Lead and improve cost accounting processes, including product costing, inventory valuation, labor and overhead allocation, and COGS.
- Analyze production costs, margins, variances, and operational performance and provide actionable insights to management.
- Partner with operations to improve cost visibility, financial accountability, and operational performance.
- Develop, document, and implement strong internal controls and approval processes.
- Serve as the key finance owner of NetSuite, including evaluating configuration, reporting, workflows, controls, and overall utilization.
- Evaluate and improve financial systems, processes, and workflows, including opportunities for automation and integration.
- Partner with IT and other departments to ensure financial systems effectively support operational and reporting needs.
- Lead, develop, and support the accounting team.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.

## Skills and Requirements

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

Sensei Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. We thoughtfully consider a wide range of factors when determining individual compensation. The expected annual pay range for this role is between $170,000 - $195,000.

## About Sensei Ag

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Sensei Ag (operating as Sensei Farms) is a data-driven, controlled-environment agriculture company that grows fresh produce year-round using technology and sustainable practices.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Santa Monica, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Agriculture, AgTech, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Hydroponics, Plant Science
- **Target customers**: B2B (grocery retailers such as Safeway, Acme, Fortinos, Loblaw) and B2C (consumers of fresh produce)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Improve human nutrition while preserving the world’s natural resources" and "reinvent the way we grow our food"

## Products & Services
- **Fresh Leafy Greens & Salad Mixes**: Year-round, greenhouse-grown produce including baby spinach, salad blends, and specialty mixes like Maui Medley. Sold at retail partners across the US and Canada.
- **Data-Driven Farming Platform**: Proprietary technology and plant science that optimizes growing conditions, water usage, and sustainability across a network of greenhouses. (Underlying operational capability, not a direct commercial product.)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Total funding not disclosed; company is backed by founders Larry Ellison and Dr. David Agus. Headcount: 84 employees (LinkedIn, as of mid-2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Founders are principal investors; retail partners include Loblaw Companies Ltd. (Canada), Safeway, Acme, and others. Key executives include Dave Douglas (CEO), Bruce Walker (CIO), Jenna Bell (SVP R&D).
- **Growth Signals**: Expansion into Canada (Ontario greenhouse), new product launches (baby spinach, Maui Medley), growing retail footprint, and active presence at industry events (CPMA, SEPC). However, headcount saw a slight decline (-2.8% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Data-Driven Sustainability**: Uses technology to reduce water usage and land footprint compared to traditional farming, while maximizing flavor and freshness.
- **Year-Round Production**: Greenhouses enable consistent harvest regardless of climate, ensuring supply reliability.
- **Founder Pedigree**: Backed by tech billionaire Larry Ellison and renowned physician Dr. David Agus, bringing resources and credibility.
- **Integrated Approach**: Combines plant science, data analytics, and engineering to optimize every aspect of cultivation.

## Strategic Focus
- **Network Expansion**: Building a network of greenhouses in strategic locations (Hawaii, California, Ontario) to serve North American markets.
- **Product Portfolio Growth**: Adding new produce varieties (e.g., baby spinach) and value-added blends to meet consumer demand.
- **Retail Partnerships**: Deepening relationships with major grocers in the US and Canada to increase distribution.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Continuing to emphasize “Growing More with Less” as a core brand and operational differentiator.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as collaborative, growth-oriented, and inclusive. Core values: “Embrace the Journey,” “Stewards of our Craft,” and “One Sensei.”
- **Work Model**: Hybrid, highly collaborative working environment.
- **Benefits**: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plans with matching contributions; generous time-off policies; support for personal and professional development.
- **Team**: Small but multidisciplinary team (84 employees) with roles in research, operations, technical, finance, and more. Emphasis on making an impact in a growing company.
- **Current Openings**: Limited (as of mid-2025 only a temporary Farm Associate role), but growth potential for future hires.

## Sources
1. [senseifarms.com](https://www.senseifarms.com/)
2. [senseifarms.com/careers](https://www.senseifarms.com/careers)
3. [senseifarms.com/our-story](https://www.senseifarms.com/our-story)
4. [linkedin.com/company/sensei-ag](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sensei-ag)
5. [senseifarms.com/our-team](https://www.senseifarms.com/refresh-apr2025/our-team)

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