Senior Controller – Manufacturing & GAAP

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and視

Stock options

Unlimited PTO

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Phoenix Tailings, a fast‑growing clean mining company, seeks a hands‑on Controller to own the accounting function across multi‑site operations. Lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and policy development while building the team and processes to scale production.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in manufacturing or high‑growth environments, setting policy and executing the close, and building systems from the ground up. CPA preferred and NetSuite experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• CPA preferred or required.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with ownership of accounting positions and audit outcomes.
• Manufacturing accounting experience including inventory, standard costing, and overhead absorption.
• Experience implementing internal controls in a scaling organization.
• Proficiency with NetSuite ERP or comparable systems; implementation or optimization.

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

CPA

GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Phoenix Tailings, a fast‑growing clean mining company, seeks a hands‑on Controller to own the accounting function across multi‑site operations. Lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and policy development while building the team and processes to scale production.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in manufacturing or high‑growth environments, setting policy and executing the close, and building systems from the ground up. CPA preferred and NetSuite experience is a plus.