Phoenix Tailings
1.5. Controller
19 days ago
About the Job
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and implement all financial systems, accounting policies, and internal controls to support a high-growth startup.
- Own financial reporting—ensure accurate, real-time financial insights for leadership and investors.
- Develop and maintain scalable budgeting and forecasting models, aligning financial plans with business objectives.
- Manage all financial operations, including payroll, treasury, vendor payments, cash flow management, and accounts receivable/payable.
- Select and implement financial software (ERP, accounting tools, FP&A models) to streamline processes.
- Ensure GAAP compliance, tax filings, and regulatory adherence while working with external accountants.
- Act as a strategic partner to leadership, providing financial insights to guide company growth, fundraising, and capital allocation.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company is set up for long-term financial success.
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience in a senior financial role at a startup, preferably as a first finance hire.
- Proven track record of building financial systems from scratch, including accounting processes and reporting frameworks.
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, financial modeling, and startup cash flow management.
- Experience selecting and implementing financial software with NetSuite .
- Ability to thrive in ambiguity—excited to build, iterate, and optimize in a fast-moving startup.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate financial data into strategic recommendations.
- CPA or strong accounting background preferred, but not required.
- Experience in technology, manufacturing, or deep-tech industries is a plus.
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.
About the Company

Phoenix Tailings
<p>Phoenix Tailings (Techstars Boston 2020) was founded to be the world's first fully clean mining and metals production company. By harvesting the value held within mining waste, Phoenix Tailings creates zero carbon emission metals including rare earth metals, iron, PGMs, and pigments. We are hiring! Visit www.phoenixtailings.com/careers for more info!</p>
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