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- Where
- Columbia, SC or Washington, DC
- Posted
- Aug 11
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…
What you'd do
- Financial Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Provide support for financial analysis projects and management reporting.
- Accounting Operations Execution: Manage the execution of specific accounting functions, such as overseeing the general ledger reconciliation process, reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries.
- Month-End and Year-End Support: Execute key tasks within the month-end and year-end close processes, including managing accruals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely completion of close activities.
- Internal Controls and Compliance: Help maintain and enforce effective internal controls across accounting operations. Support the documentation and testing of controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
- Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Provide supporting data and analysis for annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes. Track departmental spending and assist with variance analysis.
- Nuclear Services Segment Support: Support the accounting and reporting needs of the company’s growing nuclear services business segment.
- Assist with project/job cost tracking, services revenue recognition, and segment-level reporting and analysis.
- Audit Coordination: Serve as a key resource during internal and external financial audits, preparing requested documentation and schedules.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems utilization, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
What they want
- Experience: Typically 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with the depth of experience and demonstrated capabilities being more important than years alone.
- Exposure to corporate and/or public accounting environments is preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
- Software Proficiency: Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Analytical Skills: Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis, interpret financial data, and prepare detailed account reconciliations.
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
About The Nuclear Company · Finance
The Assistant Controller will play a critical, hands-on role in the organization’s daily accounting operations and financial reporting. Reporting to and working closely with the Controller, this position requires a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial analysis, and internal control best practices. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in managing the month-end close process, assisting with the preparation of accurate financial statements…