Corporate Controller (active CPA license)

American Battery; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Parental Leave

Stock options

401(K)

Flexible PTO

Employee assistance

Job summary

American Battery Technology Company is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead SEC reporting, ICFR/SOX, and manufacturing costing. You will drive technical accounting research, manage external audits, and guide ERP optimization to support rapid growth.

Ideal candidates have CPA licensure, 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a strong background in public-company controllership. This role is anchored in the Accounting and Finance team with cross-functional partnerships.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years in public-company controllership, SEC reporting, or technical accounting leadership.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and file Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements; support disclosure controls and procedures.
• Lead technical accounting research, documentation, and position papers for complex transactions.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and COGS reporting.
• Lead SOX readiness program including ICFR design, testing, remediation, and risk assessment.
• Design and maintain ICFR, identify deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive ERP optimization, reporting automation, and scalable accounting processes for growth.
• Present financial reporting, technical analyses, and SOX updates to executives and Audit Committee.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly/quarterly/annual close per US GAAP.

Skills

CPA license

US GAAP

SEC reporting

SOX/ICFR

Leadership

Manufacturing cost accounting

External audits

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

Master's in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

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 thataresold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

We’relooking 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.

• Own the preparation, review, and timely filing of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, Proxy Statements, earnings support schedules, and other SEC reporting requirements, including disclosure controls and procedures, gathering data and provides sub-certifications to help the CEO and CFO sign off on the accuracy of periodic reports.
• Lead technical accounting research, documentation, and position papers for complex transactions including government grants, tax credits, debt and equity financings, stock-based compensation, acquisitions, leases, revenue recognition, and emerging business initiatives. The role owns technical accounting manners as a reviewer and approver.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, capitalization, inventory reserves, fixed asset accounting, variance analysis, and cost of goods sold reporting.
• Lead the Company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness program, including documentation, testing, remediation, risk assessments, process design, and management of internal and external advisors.
• Designs, documents, and maintains the operational effectiveness of Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR). Identifies control deficiencies or material weaknesses and implements corrective action plans.
• As the company continues to scale, automation will become critical and the Corporate Controller will drive the finance systems strategy, ERP optimization, reporting automation, close acceleration, and scalable accounting processes to support rapid organizational growth.
• Prepare and present financial reporting, technical accounting analyses, SOX updates, internal control matters, and significant accounting judgments to executive management, the Audit Committee, and the Board of Directors.
• Overall responsibility for theaccurateandtimelyclosing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and recordsin accordance withUS GAAP.

• Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with the business' accounting policies and procedures.
• Primary point of contact for external auditors, accountingadvisorsand consultants during quarter- and year-endaudit.
• Lead, train, develop, and motivated accounting staff tomaintaina high levelof 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.

• Preparation and/or review of ad hoc analysis/projects.

• Identify,evaluateand implement process improvement and efficiencies opportunities to reduce manual work and increase automation.

• This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions.

• While this is intended to bean accuratereflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a public-company controllership, SEC reporting, or technical accounting leadership role.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Experience designing and maintaining ICFR and SOX compliance programs.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Experience managing external audits with a PCAOB-registered audit firm.
• Strong leadership experience managing accounting organizations through periods of rapid growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• MBA and/or Master's in Accounting.
• Experience in battery materials, mining, manufacturing, chemicals, industrials, clean energy, or recycling industries.
• Experience with:
• Government grants
• DOE-funded programs
• IRA tax incentives (45X, 48C, 48E)
• Equity compensation programs
• Capital market transactions
• ERP implementations
• Experience supporting a company through accelerated filer readiness and SOX 404(b) compliance.

• Competitive salary

• Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Parental Leave

• Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program

• Stock options

• 401(K)

• Flexible paid time off

Expected Pay Range

$150k - $200k per year.

Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Americans With Disabilities Act

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.