The Senior Accountant will work with Fervo’s Controller to help build Fervo’s accounting organization.
Fervo’s Mission is to use innovation in geoscience to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. To accomplish that goal, Fervo has developed groundbreaking technology solutions that have advanced the state-of-the-art of geothermal energy decades ahead of schedule, including the world’s most successful commercial enhanced geothermal system completed in 2023. Fervo has raised over $400 million from leading investors and has secured a multi-billion-dollar project pipeline to meet the world’s growing need for 24/7 carbon-free energy. Join us and work alongside world-class engineers, researchers, investors, and developers in making geothermal a key pillar of our climate-friendly energy future.
Description
The Senior Accountant will work with Fervo’s Controller to help build Fervo’s accounting organization. Fervo currently has executed PPAs requiring the deployment of $400 million over the next several years and is seeking a proven accounting professional to help establish the internal control framework, accounting policies, and procedures. This is a unique opportunity to help build Fervo’s accounting department from the ground up. The successful Senior Accountant combines excellent analytical skills, a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, and experience in coordinating the activities of the accounting staff. The ideal candidate has prior experience in overseeing operational accounting, general ledger activities, including month-end close, and preparation of financial statements. This position will report to the Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities
- Help establish, document, and maintain internal controls (IPO readiness/SOX Framework) and proper policies for financial reporting and accounting functions.
- Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including month-end close for general ledger and planning the overall month-end close process.
- Perform general accounting functions, including recurring manual journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounts analysis.
- Support operational accounting team, including review and process improvements.
- Prepare monthly invoices for submission to customers.
- Prepare grant invoices as needed and assist with grant compliance reporting.
- Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts.
- Lead analytical reviews for all areas of accounting and resolution of any issues identified.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals.
- Assist with special projects and ad-hoc reports.
- Assist in developing application system controls for ensuring data integrity.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
- Experience in accounting for an exploration and production or power company.
- Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
- Experience in preparation of financial accounting statements and notes.
- Experience with overseeing general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Must be self-directed and work with minimum supervision.
- Motivated, with strong work ethic, detail-oriented, and willingness to “get in the weeds.”
- Ability to prioritize work, communicate tasks, and motivate personnel.
- Demonstrated high level of flexibility, adaptability, and multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
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