Finance-Jobs in United States

At tozero, we are building Europe’s first industrial-scale battery recycling plant to regenerate critical raw materials like lithium and graphite. Our mission is to bring lithium-ion battery waste to zero. We’ve proven our tech in the lab, scaled it in our pilot, and are constructing our FOAK commercial demonstration plant. We are scaling our team and we’re looking for a Finance Controller who can drive finance excellence as we industrialize.

As Finance Controller, you will be a key enabler of tozero’s success by ensuring financial excellence across operations, compliance, and growth initiatives. You’ll work closely with our CEO and cross-functional teams to bring clarity, discipline, and structure into a scaling environment.

• Finance Operations & Reporting
  • Own day-to-day finance operations: AP/AR, bookkeeping, and cash management.
  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Controlling & Forecasting
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across all departments.
  • Build dashboards and financial models that give management and investors clear insights.
  • Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Fundraising & Investor Relations
  • Support financing rounds and non-dilutive funding applications (grants, loans).
  • Prepare investor-ready reports, presentations, and financial data packs.
  • Partner with our CEO and leadership team to ensure investor trust through transparency and excellence.
• Process & Systems Excellence
  • Implement efficient financial processes and internal controls as we scale.
  • Drive automation and digitalization of finance workflows.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Ops, Commercial, Tech, HR) to align financial processes with company growth.
  • Monitor KPIs and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Excellent communication skills in English and German.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in finance, controlling, or accounting (startup/scale-up or consulting is a plus).
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to translate numbers into business insights.
• Hands-on, structured, and detail-oriented, but comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment.
• A team player with a “builder mindset”, eager to shape world-class financial processes from the ground up.

• Be part of a fast-scaling deeptech startup solving one of Europe’s most urgent challenges: building Europe’s critical raw material independence.
• Work alongside ambitious, international colleagues who hustle with speed and purpose.
• Shape the finance backbone of a scaling deeptech company.
• Work side by side with founders & leadership.
• Competitive package + VSOP (virtual stock options).
• A fast-learning curve and opportunity to grow into senior finance roles.
• A culture of ownership, resilience, and impact.

Welcome to tozero, Europe\'s leading deep-tech startup in the recycling of lithium-ion batteries. With the goal of combating climate change and advancing the circular economy, we are actively developing sustainable recycling solutions for a clean and innovative future.