Form Energy
Energy
AssistantController
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“Assistant Controller at Form Energy. Skills: Technical accounting, SEC reporting, Equity accounting, Revenue recognition. Perform US GAAP accounting research. Draft technical accounting memoranda”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8–12+ years accounting experience, US GAAP knowledge, SEC reporting regulations knowledge, CPA license, Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
Nice to Have
Big 4 or large national public accounting firm background, Public company corporate accounting experience, Manufacturing or construction experience, Percentage-of-completion accounting experience, Master's/MBA degree
What You'll Do.
Perform US GAAP accounting research
Draft technical accounting memoranda
Maintain corporate accounting policies
Evaluate new FASB pronouncements
Implement new SEC pronouncements
Own accounting framework for revenue recognition
Apply ASC 606 to contracts
Apply percentage-of-completion accounting
Assess financial impacts of contracts
Optimize revenue recognition structures
Establish accounting models for warranties
Maintain accounting models for warranties
Prepare external financial reports
Review external financial reports
File external financial reports
Prepare MD&A disclosures
Manage accounting for equity compensation
Manage valuation for equity compensation
Manage reporting for equity compensation
Calculate monthly SBC expense
Calculate deferred tax impacts
Serve as liaison to external auditors
Direct maintenance of internal controls
Execute internal controls
Drive process improvements in financial close
Drive automation in financial close
Drive process improvements in reporting
Drive automation in reporting
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Commercial teams; Collaborate with Legal teams; Collaborate with Project teams; Collaborate with operational teams; Liaise with external auditors
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Translate accounting concepts
Full Job Description
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form! In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place. ROLE DESCRIPTION Form Energy is hiring an Assistant Controller to serve as a critical leader within the finance and accounting organization. This role reports into our Corporate Controller. As part of our Finance & Accounting team, you will sit at the intersection of innovation and execution — owning technical accounting, equity accounting, SEC reporting, and specialized revenue and warranty a
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