General Matter

Controller

Los Angeles, CA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$230kDetected 8 days ago

SQLData VisualizationStatisticsComplianceAccountingExcelERPPublic SpeakingGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

About the Company General Matter enriches uranium.
Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.
We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms.

Lead all financial close and reporting activities, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements in compliance with US GAAP, CAS, and applicable regulations.
Own the company's CAS compliance framework, including interpretation and application of CAS, maintenance of Disclosure Statements, and design of compliant cost accumulation and allocation methodologies.
Design, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support scale, transparency, and regulatory compliance.
Support pricing, cost proposals, and contract compliance by providing accurate, compliant cost data, indirect rates, and financial analysis.
Hire and lead the accounting team while partnering cross-functionally, translating accounting and CAS requirements into clear guidance that supports operational and strategic decision-making.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting experience (e.g., Big 4 or mid-tier/regional firm).
Demonstrated knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and cost accounting practices.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
Experience supporting external audits and preparing detailed audit documentation.
Hands-on experience with ERP/accounting systems and related tools.
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, applied business statistics, and general modeling experience of complex non-linear systems.
Experience in a manufacturing or technology environment.
Familiarity with reporting, visualization, intelligence, and analysis tools (SQL, Power BI, Tableau, etc.).

The base salary range for this role is $160,000-$230,000 annually.
Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.
Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.
In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

General Matter enriches uranium.
We are designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US.
In the process, we are restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive.
Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume.
Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable.
We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society.
Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.
We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.
Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.
As General Matter's Controller, you will play a pivotal role in building and scaling the company's accounting function.
You will lead all core accounting operations, design and maintain rigorous accounting systems and controls, and ensure readiness for audits in a highly regulated environment.
This role requires deep expertise in GAAP and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), along with hands-on experience operating within a CAS-covered organization.

Employer
General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer
employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation and Benefits

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