Project Accountant

About Redwood Materials Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we’re delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have. The Project Accountant oversees the full lifecycle of capital projects, from approval through capitalization, ensuring accurate cost tracking and compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements. This role manages reconciliations, supports financial reporting and audits related to fixed assets, and partners cross-functionally to align project accounting with business objectives. The position also drives process improvements and provides financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Responsibilities Assist in the complete lifecycle of projects, from approval through capitalization as well as detailed cost tracking, including labor and materials, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policies. Conduct monthly and quarterly reconciliations of projects sub-ledgers to the general ledger, investigating and resolving any variances or discrepancies in a timely manner. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and disclosures related to fixed assets, supporting external reporting requirements and audit activities. Establish and maintain effective internal controls over project accounting processes, ensuring compliance with SOX requirements, and facilitating audit readiness. Review project approval requests, ensuring proper classification and capitalization of expenditures in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Identify opportunities to streamline and automate project accounting processes, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by management, providing insights into project trends, performance metrics, and investment opportunities. Partner with procurement, operations, tax, and finance teams to ensure alignment of project accounting activities with broader business objectives and initiatives. Other duties as assigned. Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA certification or advanced degree preferred. 1-3 years of progressive experience in cost accounting within a large corporate environment, preferably within a multinational organization.