1.4. Accounting Manager

Phoenix Tailings; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings in Burlington, MA is seeking an Accounting Manager to own the monthly close and daily operations for a fast-growing manufacturing company. You will lead the close calendar, oversee staff, and ensure accurate financial reporting across the organization.

The role emphasizes building scalable processes, documenting controls, and partnering with operations to improve ERP systems. CPA preferred; 7+ years of experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including monthly close ownership.
• 2+ years of supervising accounting staff and building processes.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and month-end close best practices.
• Experience with NetSuite ERP or similar systems.
• Manufacturing/industrial experience or high-growth environment is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; set calendar and ownership.
• Manage daily accounting operations including AP/AR/payroll and expense processing.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and review journal entries.
• Document and improve accounting procedures, checklists, and controls.
• Coach and develop staff; balance workload across close cycle.
• Prepare audit schedules and support annual audit and tax filings.
• Collaborate with operations and procurement to ensure timely, accurate recording.
• Support ERP and accounting system improvements and automation.

Skills

People management

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Process documentation

Audit preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA preferred

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 an Accounting Manager to run the monthly close and the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-growing manufacturing company. You will own the close calendar, the reconciliation process, and the accounting procedures the rest of the team executes against —and manage the staff who perform that work.

The ideal candidate is a strong technical accountant who also enjoys managing people and process, and who wants to tighten and document a close that is still being built.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close — set the calendar, assign ownership, and deliver on schedule.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and expense processing.
• Own the balance sheet reconciliation process; review reconciliations prepared by staff and resolve exceptions.
• Review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Document and continuously improve accounting procedures, checklists, and controls.
• Manage, coach, and develop staff and senior accountants; set priorities and balance workload across the close cycle.
• Prepare audit schedules and support the annual audit and tax filings.
• Partner with operations and procurement to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Support ERP and accounting systems improvements, including automation of manual processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of a monthly close.
• 2+ years of experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close best practices.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or a comparable system.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated ability to document and improve accounting processes, not just execute them.
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and prioritization skills.

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: $155,000 - $205,000 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).