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Peak Energy

Job Title: Controller

Location: Broomfield, CO

Department: Finance

Reports To: VP of Finance

Position Type: Full-Time

About Peak Energy

Peak Energy is the first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. 

Sodium-Ion is cheap, readily available and safe, making it the leading contender in a rapidly evolving market.  

Our leadership team is powered by decades of expertise in scaling gigawatt-level innovation at world-class companies such as Tesla, Northvolt, Apple, Powin, Enovix, Zipline, Solid Power, and Fluence. We are backed by strategic investment and product partners such as TDK Ventures and Eclipse Ventures.  

We are a team of engineers, operators, entrepreneurs, and partners driven by a shared ambition to set the new performance standard for renewable energy and grid resilience. 

About the Role - Controller

Peak Energy is accelerating the transition to clean, reliable energy through advanced energy storage systems. We are seeking a Controller to be the first dedicated accounting leader at Peak and build our finance infrastructure from the ground up. This role will be hands-on in the near term — taking ownership of the close process, supporting our ERP implementation, and preparing for our initial financial audit — while also laying the foundation for a scalable, best-in-class accounting organization.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, process-minded accounting leader who thrives in fast-growing, entrepreneurial environments and is motivated by the opportunity to design and own the accounting function end to end.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

• Build the Accounting Function
  • Establish internal accounting operations previously managed by external providers, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
  • Define the accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that will support the company's next stage of growth.
  • Design and implement scalable processes to support manufacturing, project development, and capital asset activities.
  • Develop the company's first monthly close process with clear timelines, responsibilities, and accuracy standards.
• Financial Reporting & Audit Readiness
  • Prepare and own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Manage the company's first external audit process, establishing documentation standards and audit-ready controls.
  • Develop and maintain chart of accounts, closing checklists, and standard reporting templates.
• ERP Implementation & Systems
  • Serve as finance lead for implementation of the company's first ERP system (e.g., NetSuite).
  • Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure accounting and operational data flow seamlessly.
  • Create systems for tracking inventory, fixed assets, and capital project spend in coordination with other departments.
• Capital Expenditure & Project Accounting
  • Implement processes for capital purchases, including purchase order review, asset capitalization, and depreciation policies.
  • Work with the project development and operations teams to ensure accurate accounting for construction-in-progress, intercompany allocations, and project costs.
  • Support FP&A and leadership in translating financial results into actionable insights.
• Team & Growth
  • Build and lead a small but high-performing accounting team over time as the company scales.
  • Mentor and develop future team members while maintaining a hands-on approach in the early stages.
  • Continuously identify opportunities to improve efficiency, visibility, and control across financial operations.

What You'll Bring (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in-house at a growing company.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control design.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system transitions.
• Strong technical skills paired with willingness to be hands-on in the details.
• Experience in manufacturing, clean energy, or capital project–intensive industries preferred.

Key Competencies

• Attention to detail: Does not let stuff slip through the cracks
• Analytical: Ability to process qualitative and quantitative data to draw clear insights
• Organized: plans, organizes, and schedules close process, data, and files in productive and structured way
• Persistence: Willingness to go the extra mile to get something done
• High standards: Expects own and team performance to be nothing short of the best
• Communication: Clear presentation of financial information, data. Ability to distill information clearly into emails
• Proactivity: Takes initiative to improve processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience building an accounting function from scratch or leading through a transition from outsourced to in-house accounting.
• Exposure to inventory, cost accounting, and project-based accounting.
• Experience preparing for or managing a first-time financial audit.

Peak Energy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We strongly encourage women, people of color, and individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We value skills, potential, and perspective over specific credentials. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't look perfect on paper, we still want to hear from you.

Our Core Values

• Speed Through Focus - Move fast but understand why. Focus on the goal, don't sacrifice quality.

• Mission Over Self - It's about the greater good; confident humility. Take ownership and accountability.

• Face the Brutal Truth - Transparency, honesty, big picture curiosity. Fearless decision making.

• Be a Good Person - Kindness, collaboration and teamwork.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range for this role is $200,000 - $235,000, with actual pay varying based on work location, experience, and skills. Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Flexible time off

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Strong 401(k) plan

• Equity opportunities

• Many great work perks

Join us to thrive in a supportive environment while making a meaningful impact in the energy sector!

At Peak Energy Technologies Inc., we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more capable, innovative, and competitive company. We welcome people who represent diversity in their backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. Peak Energy Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, aiming to reach our company's full potential by cultivating an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.