Controller

About the role

Build the finance function for a capital-intensive power platform — design the controls, own the close, and set the technical accounting standard as Atlas scales from five sites toward gigawatts.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close; drive toward shorter close timelines as the company scales.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and supporting schedules for multi-entity operations across operating subsidiaries.
• Oversee multi-entity consolidation across operating subsidiaries in multiple states.
• Lead the annual budget process and rolling forecast cadence in partnership with the CFO.
• Analyze past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Design, implement, and maintain the internal controls framework (ICFR); serve as in-house subject-matter expert on control design and operating-effectiveness testing.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and position papers for complex or non-routine transactions — revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), digital asset accounting, and capitalization policies.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Monitor financial activities — cash flow and reserve levels — to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Manage debt covenant compliance and lender reporting packages.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies, federal and state directives, and current accounting standards.
• Own the external audit relationship end-to-end — manage PBC schedules, auditor requests, and timeline from first request to opinion.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Evaluate needs for the procurement of funds and investment of surpluses, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policy.
• Lead fixed asset accounting and capitalization policy — critical given the capital-intensive nature of data center infrastructure.
• Determine depreciation rates for capitalized items and advise on purchase, lease, or disposal decisions.
• Develop and maintain processes for digital asset and cryptocurrency accounting in accordance with applicable GAAP guidance.
• Lead ERP evaluation, selection, and implementation to scale the finance function with company growth.
• Supervise and develop accounting team members across financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and financial staff; recommend and implement personnel actions.
• Provide direction to other organizational units on accounting and budgeting policies and efficient use of financial resources.
• Prepare financial information so outside accountants can complete tax returns; coordinate and support the annual tax process.
• Perform tax planning in coordination with external tax advisors.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting strongly preferred; Finance or related field considered.
• Minimum 10 years of total relevant experience, inclusive of a minimum 6 years at a Big 4 firm in audit roles.
• Other combinations of education and/or experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Skills

• Deep US GAAP technical proficiency; ability to research and document complex accounting positions.
• ICFR design and operating-effectiveness experience.
• ERP proficiency (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar); system implementation or optimization a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel; financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Experience managing external auditor relationships and audit timelines.
• Strong written communication; ability to prepare board-level and lender reporting packages.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional, constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to organize, plan, and prioritize work in a fast-moving environment.
• Works well in teams, is dependable, and can manage competing priorities independently.

Benefits

• A generous benefits package — effective on your first day of hire.
• Competitive base salary: $195,000–$260,000 annually
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Health insurance (including a no-cost plan)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid leave: 120 hours PTO + 40 hours paid sick leave + 13 paid holidays (~33 total paid days off annually)