Controller: Build Our Finance Engine for Energy Grid

American Terawatt; New York, San Francisco (NY, CA); Presencial; USD 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare: medical, dental, vision

Gym reimbursement up to $300/mo

Meals provided daily

Unlimited PTO

NYC office location near Madison Sq. P

Descripción de la vacante

American Terawatt is hiring a Controller to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up. You will establish financial systems, implement ERP, and drive audits while aligning with founders and the strategic finance head. This role shapes the finance backbone for a fast-growing energy infra company in the US.

You’ll own policies, controls, budgeting, and reporting, partnering with executives to scale capital projects and ensure financeable balance sheets.

Formación

• 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including a Controller or senior accounting leadership role at a multi-entity company.
• CPA certification.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or another capital-intensive industry.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations, including construction and contract, JV, lease, and derivative accounting.
• Familiarity with project accounting, capital expenditures, and long-term vendor commitments.
• Experience with ERP selection and implementation, such as NetSuite or Sage.
• Demonstrated experience leading financial audits.
• Experience building budgeting processes, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Creative and proactive in using AI tools to streamline accounting processes, automate workflows, and improve financial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Comfort working in an early-stage environment and building processes from scratch.
• High agency: resourceful, adaptable, and able to act with limited direction.

Responsabilidades

• Shape the accounting strategy for first-of-a-kind infrastructure projects.
• Build the accounting function and establish core operations.
• Lead ERP selection and implementation, audits, and compliance.
• Budgeting and financial operations, cash flow forecasting, and reporting.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage costs, projects, and financial performance.

Conocimientos

Leadership & governance

US GAAP

Audits

ERP implementation

Capital projects

Budgeting

Internal controls

Team building

AI in accounting

Project accounting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Herramientas

NetSuite

Sage

Descripción del empleo

American Terawatt is hiring a Controller to build and lead the accounting function from the ground up. You will establish financial systems, implement ERP, and drive audits while aligning with founders and the strategic finance head. This role shapes the finance backbone for a fast-growing energy infra company in the US.

You’ll own policies, controls, budgeting, and reporting, partnering with executives to scale capital projects and ensure financeable balance sheets.