Controller

Overview

American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) is an industry-leading battery metal and critical materials technology development and commercialization company.

About The Job

We’re looking for a Controller to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This role will be critical in supporting our growth and will have a significant impact on our company, with the opportunity to work on multiple technical accounting projects, develop and grow the accounting team and work in a public company to gain experience with SEC filings and audit partners. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment, be driven to research by curiosity, and work cross-functionally. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer. CPA and SEC filing experience required. Open to Hybrid work for the right candidate.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with the business' accounting policies and procedures
• Overall responsibility for the accurate and timely closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records in accordance with US GAAP
• Prepare required SEC filings
• Review monthly manufacturing cost accounting entries (manufacturing and purchase price variances) to ensure booking in accordance with company accounting policies
• Monitor inventory reports to ensure accuracy, resolve variances, perform variance analysis, financial and margin analysis
• Lead, develop, and motivate accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of departmental goals
• Act as a strategic business partner to senior executive leadership team
• Develop and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the company’s strategy
• Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored; lead efforts for SOX compliance as the company transitions to accelerated filer status
• Primary point of contact for external auditors and third-party technical accounting consultants during the audit process
• Ad hoc analysis/projects
  
  
  

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA required
• 10+ years of experience desired
• SEC reporting experience required (10Ks, 10Qs, proxies, 8Ks)
• ERP knowledge (SAP or similar system)
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Manufacturing experience (cost accounting knowledge)
• Proven strong leadership skills
  
  
  

Preferred qualifications:

• SAP by Design
• Experience with a start-up company
  
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This role requires typing, sitting for extended hours, carrying weight, operating and lifting office equipment
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
  
  
  

Location

On-Site, Reno NV

Job Type

Exempt, Full-Time

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $160-185k
• Company sponsored health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Company sponsored Employee Assistance Program
• RSU (Restricted Stock Units
• 401(K)
• Flexible paid time off
• Monthly phone stipend
  
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be and Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Americans With Disabilities Act

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources at dgulling@batterymetals.com or you may call us at (775) 772-6377 or (775) 473-4744.