Corporate Controller at Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Massachusetts, United States

Commonwealth Fusion Systems Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fusion Energy, Clean Energy, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Strong accounting background with CPA certification
  • Experience as the corporate functional leader of a dynamic, growing company
  • Experience implementing and complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act
  • Comfort with rigid reporting requirements of an SEC-registrant
  • Experience with process improvements and finance transformation in accounting operations (highly desirable)

Responsibilities

  • Consolidate and prepare accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
  • Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
  • Oversee the annual financial statement audit, 401(k) audit, 409(a) valuations, and tax reporting
  • Oversee the cost accounting team, develop cost accounting policies and procedures, ensure consistency in practices, implement cost control measures, and optimize resource allocation with other departments
  • Support internal management reporting and analysis, acting as a strategic finance advisor to the business
  • Support investor diligence, reporting needs, audit confirmations, tax forms (K1s), and detailed reporting
  • Grow and strengthen the system of internal controls to prepare for SOX compliance and potential SEC registration
  • Manage and grow key financial functions including accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and build a commercial-ready accounts receivable department
  • As a member of the company’s leadership team, provide insight on process improvement, business planning, financial optimization, inventory management, general (risk-related) insurance, ERP, compliance, and other issues
  • In collaboration with the CFO, lead interactions and reporting to the Audit Committee
  • Inform the business on technical accounting considerations as the Company expands and commercializes its technology
  • Lead and manage the accounting team

Skills

Financial Reporting
Internal Controls
Accounting Operations
SOX Compliance
SEC Reporting
CPA
Financial Management

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops and commercializes fusion energy systems

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Commonwealth Fusion Systems focuses on developing fusion energy as a clean and sustainable power source. The company utilizes advanced magnet technology, created in partnership with MIT, to build smaller and more affordable fusion systems called tokamaks. These devices use magnetic fields to confine plasma in a toroidal shape, which is an effective method for achieving fusion. Currently, CFS is manufacturing high-temperature superconducting magnets and constructing SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine. The success of SPARC is intended to lead to the development of ARC, the first fusion power plant. CFS differentiates itself from competitors by its commitment to scientific integrity and a mission-driven approach, focusing on delivering cost-competitive fusion energy to help combat climate change. The ultimate goal is to provide a reliable and abundant energy source for energy providers and industries that require significant power.

Harvard, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$1,958.7MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'
Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'
Generous parental leave policy
Health Reimbursement
Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional
Wellbeing / Headspace coverage
Short-term & long-term disability
Life and AD&D insurance
401K

Risks

Competition from companies like TAE Technologies could impact CFS's market position.
Reliance on rare-earth materials poses supply chain risks.
Public perception of nuclear fusion technology remains uncertain.

Differentiation

CFS uses rare-earth barium copper oxide superconductor technology for energy development.
CFS collaborates with MIT for advanced fusion research and magnet technology.
CFS is building SPARC, the first commercially-relevant net energy fusion machine.

Upsides

CFS plans to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant in Virginia.
Increased investment in fusion energy startups indicates strong investor interest.
Government net-zero targets align with CFS's clean energy mission.

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