FINANCE · LEADERSHIP · REMOTE
Controller
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.
BASE PAY
$195,000 – $260,000 annually
REPORTS TO
Chief Financial Officer
BONUS
Target annual (discretionary)
SUPERVISES
Yes · accounting team
LOCATION
Remote · monthly stipend
Atlas is a next‑generation digital infrastructure and energy company. We operate large‑scale data center infrastructure in North Dakota, Montana, Kentucky, and Texas. Our foundation is built on a rich family history in heavy industrial development, and we cut our data center teeth in crypto. Now we’re building our team and executing against a new mandate — build the infrastructure backbone of the new industrial revolution.
We measure success by the communities we build in, not just the compute we deliver.
Positive community impact matters to us — and for us, impact means engaging with what communities actually care about. We invest where we operate, helping the places we call home forge ahead and play mission‑critical roles in a new industrial frontier.
You’ve built your foundation in public company audit — at least six years at a Big 4 firm, ideally on engagements that required an ICFR opinion. You know what good internal controls look like because you’ve tested them, and now you want to build them. You’re comfortable with technical accounting research and can write a clear, defensible memo. You’ve worked in industries with significant fixed‑asset complexity — energy, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or similar — and you’re energized by building a finance function rather than maintaining one, somewhere your judgment shapes the outcome.
You’re a problem solver who gets things done with quality and speed, effective in both verbal and written communication. You bring an entrepreneurial spirit — independently driven, collaborative, and innovative — and you want a positive culture where employees are engaged and helping define the digital asset revolution.
Financial Close & Reporting
- 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.
- Build and present monthly management reporting packages for executive leadership and board audiences.
- 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.
Technical Accounting & Internal Controls
- 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.
Audit & External Relations
- 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.
Industry‑Specific Accounting
- 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.
Systems, Team & Operations
- 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.
Tax & Planning
- 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.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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.
- 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.
- Big 4 experience including public company audit engagements with an ICFR opinion.
- Industry experience in energy, utilities, infrastructure, power, construction, or any capital‑intensive sector with material fixed assets strongly preferred.
- ERP implementation or optimization experience a plus.
- Experience with digital asset or cryptocurrency accounting a plus.
- Fully remote; employees maintain a professional home office environment.
- Must be able to perform the mental functions necessary to complete essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Verbal and non‑verbal communication across remote collaboration tools and platforms.
WHAT WE OFFER
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)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid leave: 120 hours PTO + 40 hours paid sick leave + 13 paid holidays (~33 total paid days off annually)
All offers of employment at Atlas Power, LLC are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check.
Atlas Power is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
