Financial Controller

Cormint, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy and compute operator in Houston is seeking an experienced accounting controller to oversee their accounting operations. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP, as well as coordinating audits and tax initiatives. The successful candidate will hold a CPA and possess strong accounting knowledge, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This position plays a vital role in preparing for the company’s eventual public offering.

Qualifications

• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
• Excellent management, organization, and supervisory skills.
• Knowledgeable in SOX controls and public market readiness.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate external audits, ensuring compliance and timely submission of required documentation.
• Work closely with external advisors and stakeholders to ensure readiness for the company's eventual public offering.

Skills

Strong accounting knowledge

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

CPA required

Tools

Accounting and tax preparation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Operating since 2017, Cormint Data Systems is a privately held Delaware-domiciled energy-plus-compute operator turning West Texas power and interconnects into AI/HPC capacity. With ~130 MW already interconnected at our Fort Blocks campus near Fort Stockton and a second site in south Texas imminently coming online, we pair ERCOT grid access with optional behind-the‑meter gas firming, abundant land, and carrier‑diverse fiber along the I‑10 corridor. We’ve proven high‑uptime, low‑cost infrastructure at scale in Bitcoin mining where we have delivered market‑leading results as attested by CoinShares and The Miner Mag, and are now pivoting to monetize our land, power, and competencies through AI workloads.

POSITION SUMMARY

The accounting controller is a senior leader responsible for overseeing the accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. This position will plan, direct and build the accounting operations as we scale and prepare for a public offering. Working closely with the executive team, the controller will be responsible for producing and ensuring the accuracy of financial reports, creating and optimizing systems, policies, and procedures within the Accounting Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP
• Manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Ensure reporting compliance in accordance with our debt covenants on a quarterly basis
• Oversee accounting, reporting, and compliance for joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and complex ownership structures, including capital contributions, distributions, profit and loss allocations, and consolidation considerations under U.S. GAAP.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Continuously assess and improve accounting processes and procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to automate and optimize accounting operations.

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Coordinate external audits, ensuring compliance and timely submission of required documentation.
• Lead and oversee all federal, state, and local tax initiatives, including income, sales/use, property, and gross receipts taxes relevant to data center operations.
• Collaborate with tax advisors to manage tax compliance, filings, and tracking expenses for available tax credits.
• Ensure appropriate accounting for income taxes, including ASC 740 provisions, deferred taxes, and uncertain tax positions.

Financial Analysis & Strategy

• Collaborate with operational teams to identify cost‑saving opportunities, improve operational efficiency, and optimize resource allocation
• Conduct analysis on operational expenses and recommend strategies for cost control and process improvement
• Partner with legal, finance, and operations to evaluate the accounting and financial reporting implications of joint ventures, new project entities and structured investments

IPO Readiness

• Work closely with external advisors and stakeholders to ensure readiness for the company's eventual public offering.
• Prepare financial information, disclosures, and documentation required for the IPO process.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; CPA required
• Strong accounting knowledge and understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to evaluate process and drive process improvement
• Knowledgeable in SOX controls and public market readiness
• Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software
• Excellent management, organization, and supervisory skills
• Experience in recruiting and hiring
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

NOTE

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties, like positions, change and evolve over time. If the employee is unsure what is expected at any time, he/she should meet with their manager.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA.