Senior Controller – Manufacturing & GAAP

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to

About Phoenix Tailings

Phoenix Tailings is a rapidly growing clean mining and metals production startup dedicated to

sustainable and economic critical metals production. Our mission is to be the world's first fully

clean mining and metals production company, producing the resources needed for the next

generation of our economy.

Why Phoenix Tailings

At Phoenix, we believe that nothing great is ever accomplished alone or without the passion of

people who push and motivate one another. If you are someone who shares our relentless

pursuit of a better future, passion for innovation, and are excited about working with some of

the top innovators in the world, then this is the place for you.

Our Values

• You are only crazy if you are wrong, it’s ok to be wrong
• Lead with Compassion
• Be Resourceful
• Listen
• Hustle

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function of a fast-growing

manufacturing company. You will lead financial reporting, internal controls, audit, tax, and

accounting policy, and build the team and processes needed to support multi-site production at

scale.

The ideal candidate has led accounting in a manufacturing or high-growth environment, is

equally comfortable setting policy and executing the close, and wants to build the systems

rather than inherit them.



Key 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.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Controller or

Assistant Controller.

• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• Deep GAAP knowledge with demonstrated ownership of technical accounting positions and

audit outcomes.

• Manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, and overhead

absorption.

• Experience designing and implementing internal controls in a scaling organization.
• Proficiency with Net Suite ERP or a comparable system; implementation or optimization

Experience Strongly Preferred.

• Experience managing and developing an accounting team.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity — excited to build, iterate, and optimize in a fast-moving

company.

• Experience with government contracts, grants, or cost-reimbursable programs is a plus.

What We Offer

This pay range reflects best estimate for the total cash compensation which includes salary +

discretionary bonus for this role. Total package may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Pay Range: $245,000 - $340,000 total cash compensation plus equity

• Healthcare: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employee
• Stock Options:
  Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
• Time Off:
  Unlimited PTO.
• Learning:
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