What you'll do:
- 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
What we’re looking for:
- 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
Bonus points for:
- Experience with Odoo ERP system
- Experience in Fixed Assets accounting
- CPA preferred
Must-have Requirements:
- 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
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Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy. CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid. The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.









