About the TeamAs the first Controller at Antares, you will build and scale the accounting function that supports the next generation of advanced nuclear technology. As the company grows from research and development into commercial deployment, you will establish the financial systems, controls, and processes that enable the business to operate efficiently and scale with confidence.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys building from the ground up, improving processes, and solving complex challenges. You will partner across the organization to ensure our financial infrastructure evolves alongside the business while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
Roles and Responsibilities:You will be responsible for:
- Owning the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely, accurate, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
- Building and continuously improving the company's accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
- Preparing financial statements and supporting schedules for management, investors, lenders, and external auditors.
- Leading technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, fixed assets, leases, accruals, and equity accounting.
- Establishing scalable processes across accounts payable, payroll, treasury, purchasing, and expense management.
- Partnering with external auditors, tax advisors, and valuation specialists to support annual audits, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborating with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, fundraising, and strategic financial initiatives.
- Developing accounting processes to support manufacturing operations, inventory, cost accounting, and government contracting.
- Evaluating and implementing accounting systems, ERP solutions, and automation tools that improve efficiency and scalability.
- Partnering cross-functionally with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Legal, and People to build financial processes that support a rapidly growing organization.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and industry experience.
- 3+ years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or equivalent leadership role
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience leading monthly close and preparing audited financial statements.
- Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Strong ERP and accounting systems experience (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
- Advanced Excel skills and strong financial systems aptitude.
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience building the accounting function at a high-growth startup from the ground up.
- Venture-backed startup experience
- Experience with manufacturing, inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost accounting.
- Experience with government contracting, DCAA compliance, FAR/DFARS, or grant accounting.
- Knowledge of revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock compensation (ASC 718).
- Experience implementing ERP systems and finance automation tools.
- Familiarity with procurement, AP automation, expense management platforms (Ramp, Silkline, etc.), and financial reporting software.
- Experience managing equity accounting, cap table reporting, and 409A-related accounting.
- Proven ability to build teams, improve processes, and thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly to executives, investors, and board members.
Location- We are located in Torrance, CA in a 322,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
