About the role
Who we are Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that. Atoms builds Physical AI— real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive. This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale. We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life. If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us. What you’ll do Reporting to the CFO, you'll own worldwide accounting for a dynamic, multifaceted business - multi-entity and multi-geography, spanning real estate, software, marketplace platforms, and emerging hardware, with active M&A and a meaningful balance sheet. We are looking for a builder: you'll lead the transformation of the accounting function as we scale — strengthening controls, re-architecting how data flows, rationalizing the legal-entity structure, owning technical accounting and the external audit, and building toward eventual IPO/SOX readiness. Lead the global accounting organization, including regional controllers and accounting leaders across multiple entities and geographies. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and operational excellence. Drive accounting transformation initiatives, systems improvements, process automation, and organizational design enhancements. Lead complex financial cleanup and remediation efforts, building scalable infrastructure in an evolving, high-growth environment. Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, governance frameworks, and financial reporting processes. Partner closely with Finance, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal, and operational leaders across the company. Support audit readiness, technical accounting matters, and long-term IPO preparedness initiatives. Evaluate and optimize processes, technology, and team structures to increase efficiency, leverage, and business partnership. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership team on accounting, controllership, and finance transformation priorities. Help establish the systems, processes, and organizational foundations required to support the company's future growth and public-company aspirations. What we’re looking for 15+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience. CPA, with roots in Big Four public accounting required. Experience leading large, global, multi-entity accounting organizations. Proven success scaling high-growth businesses and navigating complexity. Experience with IPO readiness, public company environments, SOX, or large transformation efforts is desirable. Strong systems orientation with a track record of driving automation and process improvements. Ability to balance immediate execution against long-term strategic outcomes. High sense of ownership and urgency. Exceptional communication skills and ability to influence across all levels of the organization. Comfortable operating in ambiguous, fast-moving environments. Operated at a high-rigor public company and "knows what good looks like" — energized by building just that.