Controller

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 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.

Pay

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

Benefits

• 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.