Corporate Controller

American Battery Technology Company•Reno, NV

9h•$150,000 - $195,000

About The Position

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain. We’re looking for a Corporate Controller to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This role will be critical in supporting our growth and will have a significant impact on our company, with the opportunity to work on multiple technical accounting projects, research to solve ambiguous problems and implement novel accounting policies and procedures. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be driven to research by curiosity, work cross-functionally, and be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
10+ years of experience desired
Strong GAAP knowledge
Manufacturing experience (cost accounting knowledge)
Mix of finance/accounting experience
Proven strong leadership skills
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred
SAP by Design
Experience with a start-up company

Responsibilities

Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with the business' accounting policies and procedures.
Overall responsibility for the accurate and timely closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records in accordance with US GAAP.
Lead the preparation of required SEC filings.
Review monthly manufacturing cost accounting entries (manufacturing and purchase price variances) to ensure booking in accordance with company accounting policies.
Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
Monitor inventory reports to ensure accuracy, resolve variances, and perform variance and trend analysis, financial and margin analysis.
Lead, train, develop, and motivated accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
Act as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored; lead efforts for SOX compliance as the company transitions to accelerated filer status.
Primary point of contact for external auditors, accounting advisors and consultants during quarter- and year-end audit.
Preparation and/or review of audit schedules Ad hoc analysis/projects.
Identify, evaluate and implement process improvement and efficiencies opportunities to reduce manual work and increase automation.