Senior Accountant

Summary

Join Commonwealth Fusion Systems as a Senior Accountant and play a key role in the company's financial operations. Reporting to the Head of Accounting, you will be responsible for executing the monthly financial close process, preparing financial statements, assisting with audits, and participating in ERP optimization. You will also contribute to developing and documenting accounting policies, performing variance analysis, and collaborating with other teams on budgeting and forecasting. This position offers significant growth potential within a rapidly expanding startup company focused on fusion energy. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics, at least 4 years of accounting or audit experience, and strong knowledge of US GAAP. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics preferred
• Minimum 4 years Accounting or Audit experience
• Strong knowledge of and exposure to US GAAP
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel
• Ability to keep organized and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, startup company environment
• Ability to work and manage time independently, as part of a collaborative team
• A strong communicator (particularly written communication), with a service-oriented mindset
• Perform extended activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, sitting, etc
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
• Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries, subledger reviews, and general ledger reconciliations strictly adhering to the close deadlines
• Prepare financial statement footnotes and supporting documents for audited financial statements
• Coordinate and assist with year end audit requests
• Assist with research for complex accounting matters and interpretation of technical accounting guidance
• Participate in the optimization of our ERP (Odoo) and enhancement of related internal controls and process documentation
• Develop and document businesses and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Work collaboratively with Head of Compliance to document internal controls and update periodically
• Perform monthly variance analysis for the changes in the Balance Sheet and P&L
• Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountant/s making sure they are supported by detailed and accurate electronic records
• Collaborate with FP&A team on annual budget, monthly/quarterly re-forecast and budget to actual analysis
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management – including various department requests

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Odoo ERP system
• Experience in Fixed Assets accounting
• CPA preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 12.5 Company-wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team-building activities