Senior Director, Technical Accounting

Cssmerge; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Life and disability insurance

HSA options

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Equity opportunities

Job summary

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. This role requires a CPA and 12+ years of accounting experience, with Big 4 background and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

You will lead research, prepare technical memoranda, and partner across Controllership, Legal, Corporate Development, and external auditors. The base salary range for this role is $260,000 - $340,000 per year, with equity and bonus potential.

Qualifications

• CPA required and U.S. GAAP expertise.
• 12+ years of accounting experience, including Big 4 background.
• In-house experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to research, evaluate, and clearly explain complex accounting matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as accounting subject-matter expert on complex transactions and non-routine activities.
• Lead research, evaluation, and documentation of accounting conclusions under US GAAP.
• Partner with Controllership, Legal, Corporate Development, Tax, and external auditors.
• Monitor new accounting guidance and implement standards and policies.
• Translate complex accounting topics into actionable guidance for senior leadership.

Job description

Who we are

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI — real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

• Serve as Atoms' subject-matter expert on technical accounting, providing proactive guidance on complex transactions, acquisitions, new business initiatives, commercial arrangements, and other non-routine activities
• Lead the research, evaluation, and documentation of accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP, including the preparation of clear, concise, and defensible technical accounting memoranda
• Partner with Controllership, Legal, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, business leaders, and external auditors to assess the accounting implications of strategic and operational decisions
• Monitor emerging accounting guidance, evaluate its impact on the company, and lead the implementation of new accounting standards and company-wide accounting policies
• Translate complex accounting matters into practical recommendations for senior leadership, while helping strengthen technical accounting capabilities across the broader organization

What we're looking for

• CPA required
• 12+ years of experience
• Big 4 experience, with national office experience
• In-house experience is a plus, but not required
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to independently research, evaluate, and resolve complex or judgmental accounting matters
• Ability to understand the economics of acquisitions, investments, financings, commercial arrangements, and new business initiatives, and to determine the appropriate accounting treatment
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and defensible accounting memoranda and explain complex conclusions to executives, operators, Legal, and external auditors
• Comfort partnering proactively with Controllership, Finance, Tax, Legal, Corporate Development, and business teams, while maintaining strong technical standards and independence
• Track record monitoring emerging guidance, establishing company-wide accounting policies, and ensuring consistent implementation across businesses and geographies

Why join us

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time—bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn't yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team—so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $260,000 - $340,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).
• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).
• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.
• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.
• Pet insurance discount.
• 401(k).
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Time Off policies:
  • Discretionary vacation days
  • 8 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid Bereavement leave
  • Paid Parental Leave

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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