Corporate Controller

TerraPower•Bellevue, WA

13h

About The Position

TerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor? Energy. In 2006, Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries decided that the private sector needed to take action. They believed that business interests could develop a scalable, sustainable, low-carbon and cost-competitive energy source that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. TerraPower’s goal is to provide the world with a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy. TerraPower, LLC was established to bring together the strengths and experience of the world’s public and private nuclear energy sectors to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors that would responsibly meet growing energy needs around the globe. Its approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power, in terms of safety, cost effectiveness, environmental soundness, and resistance to weapons proliferation. TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development, and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape. We are an equal opportunity employer. Corporate Controller This role oversees all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions of the company to ensure accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, as well as compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements. This role leads the accounting team in managing general ledger, month-end book close, and operations efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and eager to collaborate, strengthening accounting operations in a fast-paced, rapid growth and data-driven environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with strong preference for CPA.
Minimum of 15 years progressive experience in an accounting role with strong preference for experience supporting an engineering environment.
Experience in financial reporting, analysis, cash flow management, and drafting MD&A
Strong working knowledge of all aspects of accounting (Cash, Payroll, Prepaid, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, intercompany, consolidation).
Proficient with Excel as a business tool (pivot tables, data manipulation/importing, index, Xlookup, AI tools such as MS Copilot, etc.).
Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP accounting system BNA Fixed Assets tracking system.
Strong background in treasury management, cash forecasting, and foreign currency exposure or hedging is preferred
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment.
Candidate should possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
Demonstrates expert technical understanding of finance systems (e.g., Oracle Cloud Fusion ERP), Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and U.S. GAAP standards and SEC reporting
Knowledge of advanced financial reporting software and close and consolidation systems that have capabilities for automated data collection, validation, analysis, and integration
Knowledge of financial software and/or ERPs that streamline data flow from external disclosures
Strong judgment, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Expertise in providing financial insights and analysis, acting as a trusted advisor for financial decisions, and collaborating with FP&A leaders
Executive-level written and verbal communication and presentation skills to succinctly and effectively communicate to staff, peers, and senior executives
Ability to collaborate effectively with leaders in and outside finance to standardize procedures for collaborating on financial data integration and transfer
Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g., agile, lean) and how to apply them to Finance value streams
Strong leadership skills to provide vision and support to the finance and accounting team, mentor individuals, and develop high-performing talent.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
Proven track record of running an efficient accounting operation, business processes, and financial management controls environment
Previous involvement with identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline accounting operations, drive innovation and increase efficiency

Responsibilities

Review monthly financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, related supporting schedules and intercompany elimination for subsidiaries and corporate
Provide leadership and guidance to accounting operations, including setting goals, optimizing end-to-end processes, resolving issues, identifying opportunities for improvements
Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Manage key areas of month-end close process, review journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reporting and variance analysis
Enhance existing accounting procedures and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness
Manage treasury operations, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and intercompany funding
Monitor and manage foreign currency exposure, including evaluating risks, recommending hedging strategies, and coordinating execution of foreign exchange transactions
Develop good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders; regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters
Develop, document and process cost allocations among different legal entities and projects
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in collaboration with FP&A team
Prepare financial and profitability analysis as requested
Drive process improvement and automation initiatives across accounting and treasury function
Responsible for assisting with the annual financial audit with independent auditors
Support supply agreement contract review for accounting implications
Prepare project cost analysis to measure and monitor project financial performance.
Develop, implement, and maintain internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
Providing accurate compliant financial reporting while digitalizing accounting operations and promoting the flow of decision-ready financial information across internal systems.
Champion automation, technology and process improvements to minimize manual effort and increase the speed and accuracy of all accounting processes.
Oversee the designing, implementation, monitoring, and testing of internal controls. Advocate for improvements based on analyses of the controls environment.
Guide corporate-level decisions on cash flow, balance sheet optimization, and long-term financial strategy. Driving financial excellence, liquidity, and data-driven decision-making.