Hands-On Finance & Compliance Lead (Startup)

Fusion Energy Base; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

2 weeks PTO at year end

Job summary

Fuse is building an in-house accounting function and you will bring together multi-entity work, ensure reliable numbers, and craft scalable systems as we scale. This is a hands-on role with no initial direct reports.

We seek 6+ years of accounting experience, CPA or active pursuit, and a sharp eye for detail. You will own close cycles, coordinate external firms, manage AP/AR, treasury, tax, and internal controls in a fast-growing environment in San Leandro, CA.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of accounting experience including work in Big 4 public accounting and a high-growth startup.
• CPA, or actively working toward one.
• Meaningful exposure to the responsibilities listed.
• High attention to detail; we want to trust your numbers without re-checking them.
• Hands-on; you’ll be doing the work, not just reviewing it.

Responsibilities

• Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close.
• Coordinate external accounting firms and maintain consistency across entities.
• AP and AR management including vendor payments, invoicing, and collections.
• Treasury and cash management; bank accounts and forecasting.
• Tax filings and registrations at multiple levels.
• R&D tax credit filings and supporting documentation.
• Audit preparation and execution as needed.
• Government contract accounting for Fuse Federal (DoD/DOE) including costs and reporting cadence.
• Internal controls and reconciliation policies sized to the startup.
• Ensure compliance with registrations, licenses, and inter-company agreements.

Skills

6+ years accounting

CPA or pursuing

Attention to detail

Big picture thinking

Process judgment

Hands-on

Education

CPA or pursuing

Job description

Fuse is building an in-house accounting function and you will bring together multi-entity work, ensure reliable numbers, and craft scalable systems as we scale. This is a hands-on role with no initial direct reports.

We seek 6+ years of accounting experience, CPA or active pursuit, and a sharp eye for detail. You will own close cycles, coordinate external firms, manage AP/AR, treasury, tax, and internal controls in a fast-growing environment in San Leandro, CA.