Accounting Manager
General MatterNuclear Fuel company
Los Angeles, United States$130,000 – $185,000Manager
Founders Fund
FinanceNew
About the role
TL;DR
Manage manufacturing accounting, inventory, cost allocations, and month-end close.
- •About the Company 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.
- •Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way.
- •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.
- •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.
- •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.
- •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.
- •Equal Opportunity Employer General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- •Employment decisions are based on merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- •Compensation and Benefits The 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.
Required skills
AccountingSQLExcel
Domain expertise
aerospacedeeptech
Benefits & perks
stock options, medical coverage, vision coverage, dental coverage, 401(k)
Tech stack
SQLExcelPowerPoint
