Accounting Manager

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

10d • $130,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

General Matter is seeking an Accounting Manager to own key aspects of manufacturing accounting as the company scales domestic nuclear fuel production. Reporting to the Controller, this hands-on role leads inventory accounting, cost allocations, reconciliations, and month-end close while developing accounting policies and processes. It offers broad exposure across the balance sheet, income statement, and operations, with collaboration across Supply Chain, Analytics Engineering, FP&A, and manufacturing teams to improve visibility and efficiency. The role’s scope is designed to expand beyond inventory, with potential growth into broader accounting leadership or plant controllership.

The position is based in Los Angeles, California and requires full-time onsite work; hybrid and remote work are not considered. Extended hours may be needed to meet close deadlines and business priorities. Candidates must meet applicable U.S. export-control and employment eligibility requirements.

General Matter enriches uranium and is developing domestic enrichment services to support nuclear fuel production. The company describes itself as mission-driven, with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency, and was incubated inside Founders Fund and backed by more than a dozen venture capital firms.

The base salary range is $130,000–$185,000 annually. For full-time hires, additional compensation may include long-term incentives in the form of stock options, as well as access to medical, vision, and dental coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles relevant to manufacturing companies.
• Experience with inventory accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, and absorption or activity-based costing.
• Ability to own complex reconciliations, identify trends and root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Experience supporting financial close, accounting policies, audits, or technical accounting analyses.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, hands-on approach and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
• Experience with ERP systems and enthusiasm for using new technology to improve finance processes.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control and employment eligibility requirements.
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet close deadlines and business priorities.
• Must work onsite full-time in Los Angeles, California; hybrid and remote work will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience at a public manufacturing, oil and gas, or technology-enabled business, ideally combined with Big Four or other public accounting experience.
• Experience drafting technical accounting memoranda involving ASC 606, ASC 340, ASC 842, internally developed software, or liability-versus-equity classification.
• Experience managing portions of complex audit areas.
• SAP or Oracle Fusion ERP experience; exposure to Numeric or Ramp.
• SQL, programming, data manipulation, or finance systems implementation experience.
• Passion for physical products, advanced manufacturing, and operational improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own recurring complex company transactions, including inter-company arrangements, debt, and capital expenditures.
• Implement a cost approach with the Controller and maintain a costing program with stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Own assigned month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Design, document, implement, and improve accounting policies and internal processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics Engineering, and FP&A to investigate variances and improve manufacturing cost visibility.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to management, investors, and auditors.
• Contribute to technical accounting research, audit requests, new accounting pronouncements, and high-visibility projects.
• Partner with the Controller on implementing key accounting systems, including enterprise-level ERP, close management, and reporting software tools.
• Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other ad hoc accounting needs.

Benefits

• For full-time hires, eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Access to medical coverage.
• Access to vision coverage.
• Access to dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed