Manager, Technical Accounting

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

Job summary

The Nuclear Company seeks a Technical Accounting Manager to own GAAP positions for complex transactions, with a focus on revenue recognition for long-term EPC and construction contracts. This role evaluates joint ventures, VIEs, and project finance structures while monitoring new standards.

The ideal candidate will have 6+ years in technical accounting, an active CPA, and strong writing skills. Collaboration with external auditors and leveraging AI tools are key components of the role.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in technical accounting (Big 4 + industry)
• Active CPA required
• Deep knowledge of ASC 606/912 (long-term contracts/construction), business combinations, and equity method investments
• Strong technical accounting writing skills
• Experience collaborating with external auditors on complex positions

Responsibilities

• Research and document GAAP positions for complex, non-routine transactions
• Own revenue recognition policy for long-term EPC/construction contracts (ASC 606/912)
• Account for joint-venture and partnership structures (e.g., equity method) or VIE consolidation
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and policies
• Partner with external auditors on technical accounting positions
• Build a technical accounting memo library and review process
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate technical accounting research and improve documentation quality

Skills

CPA

Technical accounting

ASC 606/912

GAAP research

External auditors

Education

CPA required

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, Scrappiness, 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

The Technical Accounting Manager serves as The Nuclear Company's in‑house technical accounting resource, researching, evaluating, and documenting U.S. GAAP positions for complex and non‑routine transactions. This role focuses heavily on revenue recognition for long‑term EPC and construction contracts, as well as accounting for joint ventures and project financing structures, including strategic partnerships such as TNC's partnership with Brookfield. The Technical Accounting Manager also monitors emerging accounting standards and ensures the company remains ahead of new guidance relevant to fleet‑scale nuclear deployment.

Responsibilities

• Research and document GAAP positions for complex, non‑routine transactions
• Own revenue recognition policy for long‑term EPC/construction contracts (ASC 606/912)
• Account for joint‑venture and partnership structures (e.g., equity method) or VIE consolidation
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and policies
• Partner with external auditors on technical accounting positions
• Build a technical accounting memo library and review process
• Leverage AI‑powered tools to accelerate technical accounting research, summarize new accounting guidance, draft technical accounting memoranda, and improve the consistency and quality of accounting documentation

Experience

• 6+ years of experience, including Big 4 public accounting plus industry technical accounting
• Active CPA required
• Deep knowledge of ASC 606/912 (long‑term contracts/construction), business combinations, and equity method investments
• Strong technical accounting writing skills
• Experience partnering directly with external auditors on complex positions

Preferred Experience

• Energy, infrastructure, or construction industry experience
• Hands‑on project finance or JV accounting experience
• Percentage‑of‑completion accounting exposureDemonstrated ability to leverage AI‑enabled tools and modern accounting technologies to improve research efficiency, documentation quality, and financial reporting processes

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.