Modernizing America's electricity network with National-Scale HVDC transmission. Backed by Antler.
About the role
We are hiring a Controller to build and lead American Terawatt's accounting function, establishing the financial systems and processes needed to support our growth, and ensure our balance sheet is accurate and financeable. As our first Finance Operations hire , you will work directly with our founders and Head of Strategic Finance to build the accounting function from the ground up, select and implement our ERP system, oversee the implementation of our corporate structure, and lead our first financial audits. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- 7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role at a multi-entity company
- CPA certification
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, or another capital-intensive industry
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations, including construction and contract, JV, lease, and derivative accounting
- Familiarity with project accounting, capital expenditures, and long-term vendor commitments
- Experience with ERP selection and implementation, such as NetSuite or Sage
More about this role
American Terawatt is building a new industrial electric grid for the United States.
We design and deploy advanced power transmission systems, serving large industrial loads, gigawatts at a time. Our systems deliver power to everything from frontier AI datacenters to highly automated manufacturing, refineries, mines, and more.
The backbone of American Terawatt’s network is HVDC transmission, anchored by our unique terminal design. American Terawatt’s terminals are standardized, modular, and natively integrate energy storage. Each one is designed to expand to operate as a full node on our future HVDC transmission network.
We are early-stage and venture-backed, with a small, experienced team (~20 people today) and active projects across the US. Our investors include Altimeter, Founders Fund, Bessemer Venture Partners, Zero Infinity Partners, and other leading firms.
We are hiring a Controller to build and lead American Terawatt's accounting function, establishing the financial systems and processes needed to support our growth, and ensure our balance sheet is accurate and financeable.
As our first Finance Operations hire , you will work directly with our founders and Head of...
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