Corporate Controller (Active CPA License)

About the role

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC), which develops and commercializes sustainable battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and metal extraction, is looking for a Corporate Controller to join its growing Accounting and Finance team. The role is central to supporting the company's growth, with work on technical accounting projects, research on ambiguous problems and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures. It suits someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works cross-functionally and adapts to changing priorities.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, review and file SEC reports (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements) and earnings support schedules, including disclosure controls and procedures, and provide sub-certifications to the CEO and CFO.
• Lead technical accounting research, documentation and position papers on grants, tax credits, financings, stock-based compensation, acquisitions, leases, revenue recognition and emerging initiatives, and act as reviewer and approver.
• Oversee manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, capitalization, inventory reserves, fixed assets, variance analysis and COGS reporting.
• Lead the SOX readiness program, including documentation, testing, remediation, risk assessments, process design and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and manage internal and external advisors.
• Drive finance systems strategy, ERP optimization, reporting automation, close acceleration and scalable accounting processes.
• Present financial reporting, technical accounting analyses, SOX updates and significant accounting judgments to executive management, the Audit Committee and the Board.
• Ensure accurate, timely closing of monthly, quarterly and annual books under US GAAP, and serve as main contact for external auditors during audits.
• Lead, train and develop accounting staff, and prepare ad hoc analyses and process improvements.

Required profile

• Active CPA license.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a public-company controllership, SEC reporting or technical accounting leadership role.
• Deep expertise in US GAAP and SEC reporting, and experience preparing and filing Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K.
• Experience designing and maintaining ICFR and SOX programs, managing external audits with a PCAOB-registered firm, and leading accounting teams through rapid growth.
• Preferred: Big 4 public accounting experience, MBA or master's in accounting, and experience in battery materials, mining, manufacturing, chemicals, clean energy or recycling.

Required skills

• US GAAP and SEC reporting
• Manufacturing and cost accounting
• SOX and ICFR
• Preferred: government grants, IRA tax incentives, equity compensation, capital markets, ERP implementations, accelerated filer readiness and SOX 404(b)

What we offer

• Pay range of $150k-$200k per year, with possible bonus and equity.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance, parental leave and flexible paid time off.
• Employee assistance program, 401(k) and stock options.