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Plant Controller

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Meati Foods

Meati Foods

51-200 employees

Sustainable, nutritious mushroom-based meat alternatives

Food & Agriculture
Hardware
Energy
Social Impact
Biotechnology
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$120k - $158kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid, Senior

Thornton, CO, USA

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Previous experience as a plant controller in a manufacturing environment with expertise in cost accounting.
  • Proficiency in strategic analysis of complex data sets, with experience in the food manufacturing industry and familiarity with NetSuite preferred.
  • Strong integrity, work ethic, and mathematical/statistical aptitude.
  • Excellent communication skills to convey complex accounting concepts across all levels of the organization.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and demonstrate strong leadership in driving results.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a self-motivated work style.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to enhance operational accounting functions within the local plant, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and fostering cost-efficiency.
  • Provide direct oversight and alignment with corporate financial objectives under the guidance of the Corporate Controller.
  • Foster collaboration with local plant leadership to address strategic and tactical challenges, promoting alignment with corporate vision.
  • Assist in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing plant-level budgets, forecasts, and performance results in coordination with local and corporate leadership.
  • Partner with senior analysts, setting objectives, and monitoring performance to ensure effective cost management.
  • Ensure adherence to US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) within the plant's financial operations.
  • Ensure processes are efficiently built and documented to ensure alignment across the organization.
  • Implement process improvements in areas of purchasing, inventory control and manufacturing cycle.
  • Support improvements in month-end processes and system integrity.
  • Manage vendor payment processes and oversee capital budgets for facilities, including conducting ROI analysis and assessing cash flow impact.
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules for production and research facilities and administer internal controls in collaboration with plant leadership.
  • Ensure compliance with local and state tax requirements, maintaining accurate records and timely filings to mitigate risk.
  • Perform all tasks associated with the general ledger, i.e. entering month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close journal entries, executing month end plant review and assist in preparation of financial statements.
  • Ensure audit readiness and effectively support internal and external audit processes.
  • Coordinating the completion of the balance sheet account analysis and related reconciliations.
  • Review cost center and chart of account structures and make recommendations.

Meati Foods offers a line of cutlets and steaks made from nutrient-rich mushroom root, providing a sustainable and nutritious alternative to meat. The product is cultivated using modernized natural processes, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late 2023.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$548.2M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-15%

1 year growth

-19%

2 year growth

-3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Meati's rapid retail expansion to over 7,000 locations indicates strong market acceptance and growth potential.
  • The appointment of Phil Graves as CEO, with his extensive experience in scaling mission-driven organizations, could drive profitability and operational efficiency.
  • The company's innovative use of MushroomRoot protein positions it as a leader in sustainable and environmentally friendly food technology.

What critics are saying

  • The ongoing IP dispute with The Better Meat Co. could result in financial and reputational damage.
  • Recent layoffs and restructuring efforts may impact employee morale and operational stability.

What makes Meati Foods unique

  • Meati Foods leverages mycelium-based protein, a unique approach in the alt-protein market dominated by plant-based and lab-grown meat alternatives.
  • The company's significant funding of $365 million and large-scale production at its 'Mega Ranch' set it apart from competitors with more modest resources.
  • Meati's focus on whole cuts like steaks and cutlets, rather than processed meat alternatives, offers a distinct product line.