1.2. Controller

Phoenix-Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 245,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning & development

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings in Burlington, MA, is seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function across multiple sites. You will lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and policy, and build the team and processes needed for scale.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in manufacturing or high-growth environments, sets policy, executes the close, and build systems rather than inherit them. Join an ambitious, equity-friendly startup.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• Deep GAAP knowledge with demonstrated ownership of technical accounting positions and audit outcomes.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, and overhead absorption.
• Experience designing and implementing internal controls in a scaling organization.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system; implementation or optimization experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity — excited to build, iterate, and optimize in a fast-moving company.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, or cost-reimbursable programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function end to end — general ledger, monthly and annual close, and the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, including technical accounting positions and supporting documentation.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; prepare the organization for increasing audit and investor scrutiny.
• Manage the annual audit and all external reporting requirements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Own tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Lead, hire, and develop the accounting team, including accounting management, cost accounting, and staff-level roles.
• Own the ERP and accounting systems roadmap, driving automation and scalability as transaction volume grows.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain to ensure inventory, cost, and project accounting accurately reflect the business.
• Ensure compliance and accurate cost accounting for government-funded programs and grants.

Skills

Accounting leadership

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Internal controls

Audits & external reporting

Cost accounting

Team management

CPA preferred

Government contracts experience

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world’s first fully clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values:

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function of a fast-growing manufacturing company. You will lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and accounting policy, and build the team and processes needed to support multi-site production at scale.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in a manufacturing or high-growth environment, is equally comfortable setting policy and executing the close, and wants to build the systems rather than inherit them.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the accounting function end to end — general ledger, monthly and annual close, and the accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP, including technical accounting positions and supporting documentation.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting; prepare the organization for increasing audit and investor scrutiny.
• Manage the annual audit and all external reporting requirements, serving as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Own tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, coordinating with external tax advisors.
• Lead, hire, and develop the accounting team, including accounting management, cost accounting, and staff-level roles.
• Own the ERP and accounting systems roadmap, driving automation and scalability as transaction volume grows.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain to ensure inventory, cost, and project accounting accurately reflect the business.
• Ensure compliance and accurate cost accounting for government-funded programs and grants.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• Deep GAAP knowledge with demonstrated ownership of technical accounting positions and audit outcomes.
• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, and overhead absorption.
• Experience designing and implementing internal controls in a scaling organization.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system; implementation or optimization experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity — excited to build, iterate, and optimize in a fast-moving company.
• Experience with government contracts, grants, or cost-reimbursable programs is a plus.

What We Offer:

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary + discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $245,000 - $340,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO.
• Learning: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.

At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.

Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).