Solugen
14549 Minetta St., Houston TX 77035
Position
Financial Accounting Manager
About Solugen:
Solugen’s mission is to decarbonize chemical manufacturing. As an initial step, Solugen is building its first commercial plant with a capacity of 10,000 tpy, with the potential to offset up to 37,000 tpy of carbon dioxide equivalents.
The Financial Accounting & Reporting Manager is responsible for overseeing the preparation, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial statements and reports. This role ensures compliance with GAAP, manages the month-end close process, and supports internal and external reporting requirements. The position partners closely with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and maintain strong internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process
• Prepare and review financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, statement of equity)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Oversee cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory review
• Ensure proper accounting for fixed assets, depreciation, and capital projects
• Oversee account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Manage external audits and coordinate with auditors
• Develop and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis and insights
• Collaborate with multiple departments within the Company
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Supervise accounting staff
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
• 5–8+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience (preference in chemicals, manufacturing, or industrial sectors)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience managing audits and financial reporting cycles
Skills & Competencies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Leadership and team management abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or similar)
• Experience in a publicly traded company
• Familiarity with internal controls/SOX
• Compliance
Work Environment
• Hybrid or office-based depending on company
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Solugen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
What We Do
At Solugen, we believe planet-scale change starts with the chemistry we use every day. So we’ve built the world’s first clean molecule factory. Fusing biology with chemistry and technology to make the materials we need to sustain life on Earth. We’re pioneering the way to scale synbio. One that uses evolved enzymes, plant-based feedstocks and clean, catalytic reactions to make 90% of the world’s essential molecules. With this process, we’re bringing products to market faster, cheaper and without compromise.
