Senior Manager, Accounting

The role

The Senior Manager, Accounting will build and scale the accounting function. This person will own the month-end close, evolve the GL and controls, and manage the accounting team.

What you will do

• Lead the month-end close end-to-end.
• Own GL maintenance and evolve reporting segments.
• Own fixed assets and construction-in-progress.
• Prepare internal reporting packages for leadership and investors.
• Support annual financial statement preparation and coordination with auditors and tax advisors.
• Drive audit readiness and own technical accounting positions.
• Identify and drive automation of accounting workflows.
• Lead or support system implementations and expansions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on ownership of the month-end close and financial reporting and analysis.
• 3+ years managing and developing accountants.
• Demonstrated track record of building and scaling an accounting function.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Hands-on experience with fixed assets and capitalization in a capital-intensive, hardware, or manufacturing environment.
• Experience at a startup, high-growth company, or similarly fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Ramp) and Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a high tolerance for ambiguity.
• Communicate effectively across teams.

Nice to have

• Licensed CPA.
• Experience supporting or leading an ERP or systems implementation.
• Exposure to cost accounting in a manufacturing or inventory-intensive environment.
• Exposure to a VC-backed company and familiarity with investor reporting requirements.
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm).
• Experience supporting external audits or audit preparation.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Unlimited PTO
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• Generous PPE stipend
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder).

About the company

Valar Atomics aims to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. The company is building a first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah.