VP, Finance

The role

The VP, Finance will lead the finance function and build the financial foundation for the company. This role involves shaping systems, processes, team, and financial strategy to support commercializing fusion energy.

What you will do

• Own financial planning and forecasting, including annual budgeting, long-range capital planning, and rolling forecasts.
• Build the finance function from the ground up, establishing systems, processes, team, controls, and reporting rhythms.
• Turn financial data into actionable insight through monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Lead accounting and financial reporting, overseeing outsourced accounting partners.
• Build and continuously strengthen financial systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Manage cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and capital planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with Science, Engineering, Operations, and Talent Acquisition teams.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems and tools, including ERP and FP&A platforms.

Required qualifications

• 15+ years of finance and accounting experience, including leadership experience in a high-growth technology, energy, deep-tech, or similarly complex environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong foundation of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Proven track record building and scaling FP&A processes in a fast-growing or capital-intensive environment.
• Experience managing external audit, tax compliance, and relationships with outside accounting and advisory firms.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills.
• Ability to operate as a hands-on leader with a 0->1 mindset.
• High integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.

Nice to have

• CPA
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Experience at a VC backed, capital intensive startup, particularly in fusion, energy, hard tech, advanced manufacturing, or hardware
• Experience supporting fundraising and investor relations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• company-paid holidays
• matching 401k

Before you apply

• Employment is conditioned on eligibility for, obtaining and maintaining appropriate government authorization to access technology or information, including security clearance, export license, or other

About the company

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging a process pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.