Manager, Accounting

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 118,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Competitive compensation packages

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is a fast-growing AI-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering scalable, cost-effective nuclear energy solutions. The Accounting Manager will own the books, drive accurate reporting, and partner with leadership to scale the finance function for institutional investors.

You will collaborate with Controller, FP&A, and project teams, ensuring a solid financial foundation as the company raises capital and expands operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public or corporate accounting, with at least 2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency with an ERP or accounting system and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit readiness.
• Ability to communicate clearly with non-accountants, including project and engineering leaders.
• Comfort with ambiguity, speed, and shifting priorities in a startup environment.
• Experience in construction, energy, power, utilities, or other capital-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and flux analysis.
• Prepare and review financial statements per U.S. GAAP; support investor reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, cash management, and payroll, incl. project payments.
• Capitalize project costs; manage development to construction transition.
• Support job cost accounting and project cost tracking with controls.
• Manage intercompany accounting and related-party transactions.
• Support accounting for equity, debt, and financing arrangements.
• Apply tech accounting guidance to JV, government grants, tax credits, etc.
• Coordinate with auditors, tax advisors, and investors during audits.
• Maintain accounting policies and internal controls for a new company.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

U.S. GAAP

ERP system proficiency

Excel skills

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

We’re hiring an Accounting Manager to own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the company’s books. You will be an early leader in the Finance team, responsible for the accounting operations of a new company that is raising capital, developing a project pipeline, and reporting to a sophisticated institutional investor.

This is a hands‑on role for an accountant who is equally comfortable with technical accounting questions and the day-to-day work of running a clean close. You will work closely with the Controller, FP&A, project teams, and the finance groups at The Nuclear Company and Brookfield, and you will play a central role in making sure the company’s financial foundation is ready to scale with the business.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and flux analysis
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and support reporting packages required by Brookfield and other investors
• Oversee accounts payable, cash management, and payroll accounting, including project-specific payments such as per diem and premium pay
• Account for capitalized project development costs, construction in progress, and the transition from development to construction
• Support job cost accounting and project cost tracking, including commitments, change orders, retainage, and cost-to-complete, in partnership with project controls
• Manage intercompany accounting and shared‑service arrangements between the JV and its parent companies, including cost allocations and related‑party transactions
• Support accounting for equity contributions, capital calls, debt facilities, and other financing arrangements
• Apply technical accounting guidance to complex and unusual transactions, such as joint venture accounting, government grants and loan programs, tax credits, and asset retirement obligations
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and investors on audits, reviews, and information requests
• Support tax compliance, including sales and use, property, and income tax, and coordinate with tax advisors on structuring considerations
• Establish and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation appropriate for a new company with institutional ownership
• Partner with Finance and Legal on contract review, vendor onboarding, and procurement controls
• Maintain accurate records to support audits, regulatory inspections, and government funding requirements

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting or corporate accounting, and at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month‑end close processes
• Proficiency with an ERP or accounting system and advanced Excel skills
• Strong understanding of internal controls and audit readiness
• Ability to communicate clearly with non‑accountants, including project and engineering leaders
• Comfort with ambiguity, speed, and shifting priorities in a startup environment
• Experience in construction, energy, power, utilities, infrastructure, or other capital‑intensive industries

Preferred Experience

• Experience with job cost accounting, construction in progress, or long‑term project accounting
• Experience in a joint venture, an investor‑backed company, or alongside an asset manager or infrastructure investor
• Familiarity with government grant, loan guarantee, or tax credit accounting
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable cloud ERP, and with consolidation or reporting tools
• Experience implementing accounting processes and controls in a new or rapidly growing company
• Exposure to regulated industries and nuclear project accounting
• Willingness to travel to project sites and partner offices
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi‑weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.