About this role:General Matter is seeking an Accounting Manager to own key aspects of manufacturing accounting as we scale domestic nuclear fuel production. Reporting to the Controller, you will lead inventory accounting, cost allocations, reconciliations, and month-end close while developing accounting policies and processes.
This hands-on role offers broad exposure across the balance sheet, income statement, and operations. You will partner with Supply Chain, Analytics Engineering, FP&A, and manufacturing teams to improve visibility and efficiency. The scope is designed to expand beyond inventory, with opportunities for growth into broader accounting leadership or plant controllership.
Responsibilities: - Own recurring complex Company transactions including inter-company arrangements, debt, and Capex.
- Implement a cost approach with the Controller and maintain a costing program with stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Own assigned month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
- Design, document, implement, and improve accounting policies and internal processes.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics Engineering, and FP&A to investigate variances and improve manufacturing cost visibility.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to management, investors, and auditors.
- Contribute to technical accounting research, audit requests, new accounting pronouncements, and high-visibility projects.
- Partner with Controller on implementation of key accounting systems such as enterprise level ERP, close management, and reporting software tools.
- Assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other ad hoc accounting needs.
Basic Qualifications: - Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles relevant to manufacturing companies.
- Experience with inventory accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, and absorption or activity-based costing.
- Ability to own complex reconciliations, identify trends and root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Experience supporting financial close, accounting policies, audits, or technical accounting analyses.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication.
- Self-motivated, hands-on approach and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, scaling organization.
- Experience with ERP systems and enthusiasm for using new technology to improve finance processes.
Preferred Skills and Experience: - Experience at a public manufacturing, oil & gas, or technology enabled business ideally combined with Big Four or other public accounting experience.
- Experience drafting technical accounting memoranda involving ASC 606, ASC 340, ASC 842, internally developed software, or liability-versus-equity classification.
- Experience managing portions of complex audit areas
- SAP or Oracle Fusion ERP experience; exposure to Numeric or Ramp.
- SQL, programming, data manipulation, or finance systems implementation experience.
- Passion for physical products, advanced manufacturing, and operational improvement.
Additional Requirements: - This position is based in Los Angeles, CA and requires being onsite full-time; hybrid and remote work will not be considered.
- Willingness to work extended hours as needed to meet close deadlines and business priorities.
- Must meet applicable U.S. export-control and employment eligibility requirements.
Compensation and BenefitsThe base salary range for this role is
$130,000-$185,000 annually.
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. 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.
