Controller
Posted on 1/4/2023
INACTIVE
Sila Nanotechnologies

201-500 employees

Develops advanced materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries.
Company Overview
Sila Nanotechnologies Inc. is a pioneering company in the battery materials sector, with a significant competitive advantage due to its unique silicon anode material that enhances the energy density of lithium-ion batteries without affecting performance. The company's strong industry leadership is evident in its partnerships with leading consumer electronics and automotive OEMs, including BMW, Daimler, and ATL, to accelerate product roadmaps and commercial cell production. Sila's dynamic work culture, commitment to sustainability, and focus on technical innovation make it an attractive workplace for those passionate about contributing to a more sustainable future.
Energy

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$999.7M

Founded

2011

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

24%
Locations
Alameda, CA, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting required
  • Masters in Accounting or MBA highly preferred
  • CPA required. Excellent knowledge of technical accounting standards, proficiency researching accounting literature, and ability to clearly explain complex accounting issues
  • Manufacturing experience required
  • At least 5 years experience managing a team
  • Start-up to growth phase in a company preferred
  • Curious and hands-on. Irrepressible desire to dig into details and deeply understand all aspects of a process or system
  • Pragmatic. Demonstrated ability to create financial order while minimizing overhead and bureaucracy
  • People-oriented. Track record of leadership and mentoring new team members #LI-FM1
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Management and oversight of the Accounting and AP Departments functions
  • Oversee the monthly close process including account reconciliations/analyses for balance sheet and income statement accounts
  • Review monthly financial statements and trend analyses to ensure that all results are proper and prepared in accordance with US GAAP guidelines
  • Oversight of international entities, intercompany transactions, and eliminations and consolidation processes
  • Interface with external financial auditor as the resident expert on technical accounting matters
  • Maintain accounting and reporting policies
  • Responsibility for the company's SOX environment including developing, maintaining and documentation of internal controls; initiate and drive process improvements
  • Lead the effort of preparing US GAAP financial statements, disclosures, footnotes and other SEC filings
  • Prepare schedules requested by external tax advisors for corporate income tax returns and tax provision
  • Hire and train a global accounting team; supervise global team
  • With reports, collaboratively develop goals, coordinate and track progress of plans, allocate roles and responsibilities, and navigate challenges and roadblocks
  • Help reports understand how their role and contributions are important to the Company's success and give and receive constructive feedback, and provide input to the organization on the report's contributions - celebrate wins
  • Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to participating in special projects, system improvements or ad hoc analyses/projects as assigned