Controller

TerraPower.; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 196,537 - 294,806; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

401k Plan

21 days of annually accrued PTO

10 paid holidays

Job summary

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, Washington, is hiring a Program Controller to oversee financial management and reporting for the Natrium Project. The role requires expertise in accounting, financial analysis, and the ability to collaborate effectively with team members.

The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of accounting experience, preferably in an engineering environment. Successful applicants will enjoy competitive pay and significant benefits including comprehensive health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Public accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in an accounting role.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management and reporting of the Natrium Project.
• Review draft contracts for Natrium and provide financial input.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and analyses.

Skills

Trust and integrity

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Proficient with Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP system

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like‑minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well‑being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

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 and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Program Controller

This role will be responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting of Natrium Project. This role ensures that project cost, recoveries, and financial performance are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role collaborates with project team managers, finance team, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, control budget, and improve financial processes for project success. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and eager to collaborate, strengthening accounting operations in a fast‑paced, rapid growth and data‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial and accounting aspects of Natrium project, from planning to execution, which include but limited to setup of standalone project cost budget, accounting, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and guidance on long‑lead procurement and constructions.
• Create monthly financial summary of project cost analysis and present to stakeholders.
• Review draft contracts for Natrium, provide input from financial and accounting perspectives.
• Assess financial risks of project and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders; regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, related supporting schedules and analysis.
• Enhance existing accounting procedures and internal controls, and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support the general accounting functions including, but not limited to accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset management.
• Develop, document and process cost allocations among different legal entities and projects.
• Setup and implement cost accounting system for operations.
• Perform indirect cost allocation, consolidation and reporting.
• Prepare financial and profitability analysis as requested.
• Support with financial projects such as year‑end close, audit, tax package, and budgets.
• Responsible for assisting with the annual financial audit with independent auditors.
• Maintain financial statement integrity and accuracy.
• Assist accounting system related projects to improve work efficiency and effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project cost tracking matrix to measure and monitor project financial performance.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting with preference for CPA.
• Public accounting experience required or strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in external audit, internal audit, and SOX compliance is preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in an accounting role with strong preference for experience supporting an engineering environment.
• 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.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP system.
• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.
• Capable of working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Salary Range

$196,537 - $294,806

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short‑term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affiliation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/