The Role
Own the accounting function for a high-growth manufacturing company, including financial close, GAAP policies, internal controls, audits, tax compliance, external reporting, cost accounting, and ERP systems. Lead and develop the accounting team, build scalable processes for multi-site production, and partner with FP&A, operations, and supply chain. Ensure accurate accounting for inventory, manufacturing costs, government-funded programs, and grants.
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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.
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.
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.
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 NetSuite 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.
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 NetSuite 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: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
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: Learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and career.
At Phoenix Tailings, we have an open culture that values learning, and we are looking to grow
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these
characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but
not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
the team with enthusiastic individuals who share our vision of sustainable mining.
Phoenix Tailings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value diversity at all levels. All
qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability or genetic information, or any other applicable protected characteristics, and these
characteristics will not be a factor for consideration of any work-related decisions (including but
not limited to hiring, firing, compensation, and discipline).
Skills Required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller experience
- CPA certification
- Deep GAAP knowledge and experience owning 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 NetSuite ERP or a comparable system
- Experience managing and developing an accounting team
- Ability to work effectively in ambiguity and build, iterate, and optimize processes
- NetSuite implementation or optimization experience
- Experience with government contracts, grants, or cost-reimbursable programs
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The Company
What We Do
Phoenix Tailings is a rare earth metals production company dedicated to restoring U.S. industrial independence by building domestic refining capacity. The company aims to redefine the industry as the first fully clean mining and metals producer, using sustainable, net-zero technology to transform mining waste (tailings) into critical rare earth metals and alloys essential for modern technology, defense, and green energy infrastructure.
