About Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
You will lead Helion’s Accounts Payable function, ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments, while building scalable processes that can keep pace with a rapidly growing company. You will report to the Controller, and this is an onsite role at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
- Manage the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, from invoice processing and payment execution to reporting and controls
- Develop and lead AP team that supports Helion’s operations
- Collaborate across Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving to resolve issues and improve workflow efficiency
- Oversee Helion’s corporate credit card and travel & expense programs, including policy development and system administration in Ramp
- Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, system enhancements, and KPI reporting in partnership with the Controller and CFO
- Support external financial audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, including annual 1099 filings
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a management role
- Proven success leading AP functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments
- Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp, including process design and optimization
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and spend management best practices
- Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash forecasts
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Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion's compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity - ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. We are committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment in every aspect of our operations, including compensation.
This is an exempt salaried role.
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
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What We Do
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to enable a future with unlimited clean energy. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality.
We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.
