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Salary: USD 260,000 - 340,000 / annual
Atoms is building Physical AI—real-world robots for industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. The company integrates hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate to deploy and scale autonomous systems in real-world environments.
As Senior Director of Technical Accounting, you will serve as Atoms' subject-matter expert on technical accounting matters, providing proactive guidance on complex transactions, acquisitions, new business initiatives, and commercial arrangements. You will lead research, evaluation, and documentation of accounting conclusions under U.S. GAAP, preparing clear and defensible technical accounting memoranda.
Key responsibilities include partnering with Controllership, Legal, Corporate Development, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, business leaders, and external auditors to assess accounting implications of strategic and operational decisions. You will monitor emerging accounting guidance, evaluate its impact on the company, and lead implementation of new accounting standards and company-wide policies. You will translate complex accounting matters into practical recommendations for senior leadership while strengthening technical accounting capabilities across the organization.
Required qualifications: CPA certification, 12+ years of experience, Big 4 background with national office experience, and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP. You must independently research, evaluate, and resolve complex accounting matters; understand the economics of acquisitions, investments, financings, and commercial arrangements; and possess strong technical writing skills. Experience with in-house accounting is a plus. You should have a track record of monitoring emerging guidance, establishing company-wide accounting policies, and ensuring consistent implementation across businesses and geographies.
The role is based in San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles with five-day-per-week onsite work required. Base salary: $260,000–$340,000 annually, plus equity awards and performance-based bonus eligibility.
