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Corporate Controller

Join American Battery Technology Company in Reno, Nevada as a Corporate Controller. Lead accounting operations, ensure US GAAP compliance, and support growth in battery material recycling. Enjoy competitive salary, health benefits, stock options, and flexible PTO.

On-site Full time UTC-07:00 Updated 90 days ago
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US$150,000–195,000 /year

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American Battery Technology Company (ABTC) provides technical development and commercialization of domestic, sustainable sourcing of critical battery materials through lithium-ion battery recycling and battery metal extraction technologies for use in batteries that power electric cars, grid storage applications, and consumer electronics and tools. Our first of kind systems produce commercial-scale battery materials that are sold into the battery manufacturing supply chain.

We're looking for a Corporate Controller to join our growing Accounting and Finance team. This role will be critical in supporting our growth and will have a significant impact on our company, with the opportunity to work on multiple technical accounting projects, research to solve ambiguous problems and implement novel accounting policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment, be driven to research by curiosity, work cross-functionally, and be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities.

Requirements

  • Responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring compliance with the business' accounting policies and procedures.
  • Overall responsibility for the accurate and timely closing of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records in accordance with US GAAP.
  • Lead the preparation of required SEC filings.
  • Review monthly manufacturing cost accounting entries (manufacturing and purchase price variances) to ensure booking in accordance with company accounting policies.
  • Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization regarding long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Monitor inventory reports to ensure accuracy, resolve variances, and perform variance and trend analysis, financial and margin analysis.
  • Lead, train, develop, and motivated accounting staff to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of departmental and organizational goals.
  • Act as a strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.
  • Ensure a strong system of internal controls exists and is properly monitored; lead efforts for SOX compliance as the company transitions to accelerated filer status.
  • Primary point of contact for external auditors, accounting advisors and consultants during quarter- and year-end audit.
  • Preparation and/or review of audit schedules Ad hoc analysis/projects.
  • Identify, evaluate and implement process improvement and efficiencies opportunities to reduce manual work and increase automation.
  • This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions.
  • While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 10+ years of experience desired Strong GAAP knowledge
  • Manufacturing experience (cost accounting knowledge)
  • Mix of finance/accounting experience Proven strong leadership skills
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA preferred
  • SAP by Design Experience with a start-up company

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Company-sponsored health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Parental Leave
  • Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program
  • Stock options
  • 401(K)
  • Flexible paid time off

Expected Pay Range

$150k - $195k per year.

Compensation for this position may vary based on a number of individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The total compensation package may also include additional components such as bonus, equity, and benefits, which will be detailed upon offer of employment.

American Battery Technology Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

American Battery Technology Company does not discriminate based upon disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability or a special need, please contact Human Resources.

Pay & benefits

US$150,000–195,000 /yr

About this role

Posted
7 Jul 2026
Updated
7 Jul 2026
Job type
Full time
Workplace
On-site
Working hours
UTC-07:00
Experience
10+ years

About American Battery Technology Company

Company Overview

Name

American Battery Technology Company (publicly traded on Nasdaq under ticker ABAT)

Headquarters

Reno, NV, United States

Founded

2011

Size

Approximately 190 employees in 2026 (source: finance.yahoo.com). Revenue of $21.7 million in fiscal 2026 and $4.3 million in fiscal 2025 (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com)

What They Do

American Battery Technology Company specializes in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries and the development of proprietary technologies to extract battery-grade critical minerals including lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, copper, aluminum, and graphite (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com, finance.yahoo.com). Their core business focuses on creating domestic supply chains for battery materials through both recycling and primary extraction methods, targeting critical materials needed for electric vehicles, stationary energy storage, and consumer electronics (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, linkedin.com). The company operates a lithium-ion battery recycling plant with an initial capacity of 20,000 metric tons per year and plans to scale a second facility to 100,000 metric tons annually (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). Additionally, ABTC develops solar PV and battery energy storage systems integrated with its Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, which leverages proprietary extraction technologies (source: linkedin.com). Their target markets include battery manufacturers, EV supply chains, grid storage providers, and consumer electronics companies requiring battery-grade materials (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, linkedin.com). Their competitive edge lies in combining recycling with primary extraction technologies, in-house innovation, and a strong focus on domestic sourcing of critical battery metals (source: americanbatterytechnology.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com).

Projects & Track Record

American Battery Technology Company's primary operating asset is its battery recycling facility located in McCarran, Nevada, which has been the main driver of its revenue growth in fiscal years 2025 and 2026 (source: finance.yahoo.com, investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). The company also controls the Tonopah Flats Lithium Project, encompassing 517 lode claims over approximately 10,700 acres, which is recognized as one of the largest known lithium deposits in the United States with 2.73 million tonnes of proven and probable lithium reserves (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). This project is advancing toward commercial-scale extraction, with technical oversight roles spanning from laboratory concept through construction and commissioning (source: linkedin.com). The company’s operational footprint includes additional facilities at UNR Labs and the Tahoe-Reno Industrial Center (TRIC), reinforcing its Nevada-centric development and operations network (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). ABTC’s partnerships include collaboration with the United States Advanced Battery Consortium, highlighting its integration into key industry initiatives for battery materials commercialization (source: finance.yahoo.com).

Recent Developments

In September 2025, American Battery Technology Company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $4.3 million, representing a remarkable 1,149% increase from fiscal 2024, primarily driven by the ramp-up of its battery recycling facility (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). The following year, in September 2026, the company announced fiscal 2026 revenue of $21.7 million, a 407% increase over the previous year, attributed to higher throughput at the recycling plant, increased byproduct production, and improved pricing (source: americanbatterytechnology.com). The company maintains an active investor relations calendar with quarterly and full-year financial reporting scheduled through 2026 (source: investors.americanbatterytechnology.com). In governance updates, September 2025 saw the addition of Lavanya Balakrishnan to the board and its audit, compensation, and governance committees following the resignation of Sherif Marakby (source: stocktitan.net). Furthermore, new two-year employment agreements were approved effective July 1, 2026 for CEO Ryan Melsert, CFO Alejandro Flores Arteaga, and COO Steven Wu, ensuring leadership continuity (source: stocktitan.net). Recruitment efforts in 2025 included senior technical program management roles focused on the commercial-scale buildout of the Tonopah Flats project (source: linkedin.com).

Working There

American Battery Technology Company hires across a broad range of technical and operational roles including engineering, operations, IT, manufacturing, process engineering, metallurgy, technical program management, and research and development (source: linkedin.com). Recent job postings have featured positions such as Technical Program Manager, IT Administrator Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer, Chemical Process Engineer, Production Controls Engineer, and Quality Technician, with many roles based in Reno or tied to the Tonopah Flats project (source: linkedin.com, linkedin.com). A 2026 posting for Manager, Metallurgical Engineering described a hybrid work arrangement with three days in the office and two remote, emphasizing collaboration across R&D teams and process optimization to achieve battery-grade material specifications (source: rejobs.org). The company’s culture appears highly technical and innovation-driven, with leadership centered on CEO/CTO Ryan Melsert, COO Steven Wu, CFO Alejandro Flores Arteaga, and other functional leads in communications, legal, policy, and geology (source: finance.yahoo.com).

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