Controller

Orano USA; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Orano USA, based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, seeks a high‑caliber Controller to lead the Enrichment Business Unit for Project IKE. You will oversee financial operations, reporting, and internal controls while guiding senior leadership on strategic decisions.

You will build and manage a team of finance professionals, drive process modernization, and ensure IFRS/GAAP compliance across the unit. DOE contracting experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA certification preferred or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• At least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with DOE contracting and DOE financial regulations.
• Proficiency with Costpoint and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Direct audits, tax filings, and DOE-related reporting.
• Drive change management and process modernization in finance.
• Mentor and develop a high‑performing Oak Ridge finance team.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting and forecasting.
• Present financial insights to executives to guide strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA (preferred)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

Costpoint

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Join our team to help meet current and future challenges to build the clean energy world of tomorrow. By joining the Orano Group, you will be a part of a leading international player in the nuclear industry. Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting‑edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. Step into a career-defining opportunity with Orano USA, a global leader in nuclear innovation, as we launch Project IKE— a cutting‑edge uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Team Leadership & Development

As the Controller, you'll serve as the senior financial leader for the Enrichment Business Unit, with primary responsibility for Project IKE, overseeing financial operations, directing core accounting activities, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership. You'll also manage and develop a team of financial managers, analysts, and accounting staff, ensuring strong internal controls, accurate reporting, and disciplined financial stewardship across the Business Unit. The Controller also leads organizational transformation efforts, driving change management, process modernization, and cross‑functional coordination with operations and business systems.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead the end‑to‑end preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements by overseeing data integrity, validating key accounting entries, coordinating inputs across finance and operations, and ensuring all reporting aligns with IFRS, internal control requirements, and Business Unit performance expectations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and DOE‑related financial reporting requirements by managing auditor requests, ensuring timely and accurate submission of supporting documentation, validating compliance with federal cost principles, and maintaining year‑round audit readiness.

Change Management & Process Improvement

• Lead change management initiatives across the finance function, including process redesign and modernization of workflows; and implement scalable, sustainable improvements that strengthen controls, enhance efficiency, and support the evolving needs of the Enrichment Business Unit and Project IKE.
• Serve as a cross‑functional liaison between finance, operations, and technology to ensure alignment, continuity, and successful adoption during periods of organizational change.

Team Leadership & Development

• Build and lead an in‑person finance team in Oak Ridge dedicated to supporting the Enrichment Business Unit and Project IKE.
• Supervise financial managers, analysts, and accounting staff; set clear goals, conduct performance reviews, and ensure accountability; mentor and develop team members to strengthen technical capability and professional growth; and foster a collaborative, high‑performance culture that emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Strategic Planning & Analysis

• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long‑range financial planning; translate operational priorities into financial models that support scenario analysis and resource allocation.
• Provide data‑driven financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision‑making; monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators; synthesize trends into clear, actionable narratives; and present findings to executive stakeholders to inform direction, highlight risks, and identify opportunities.

Profil souhaité

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting change management initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and financial reporting standards.
• Experience working with or contracting for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), including familiarity with DOE financial regulations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting software systems, including Costpoint.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a fast-growing or mid-sized company environment.
• Exposure to system implementations or financial process transformation projects.
• MBA or advanced degree in finance or accounting.

Job Details

• This position is an on‑site role, based five days a week at the Project IKE management office in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

Avantages

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities
• and more…

Groupe Orano

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.

Orano’s activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.

In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.