Director of Finance
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Director
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group and new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). Now, we're turning up operations for Polaris, and working towards delivering the world's first fusion power plant.
More than ever, it's a pivotal time to join us and have the opportunity to solve real challenges to create a better energy future. You will see first-hand how we value urgency, rigor, ownership, and hard truths, knowing it will take each to do what no one has before. Joining us, you will push the boundaries of what's possible and transform humanity for the better - because the world can't wait.
We are building something never done before.
You have an exciting opportunity ahead of you. This is your chance to join us in our mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with clean, reliable, and abundant energy for everyone. It’s our hope you will join us in the journey ahead.
Our mission is courageous, and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to make a positive impact on the world. As a Helion team member, you will shape the future. You will build things that have never been built to help stop carbon emissions, promote energy independence, and end energy poverty.
We move fast, prioritize what matters, and iterate quickly so we can accelerate everything we do. At Helion, we grow and learn together while working with never-before-seen technology. As part of the team, you will work with the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and technicians to build a world-changing fusion machine.
Now is a great time to join Helion. Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean energy from fusion a reality.
What You Will Be Doing:
As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for leading our Finance Team and ensuring the financial health of the company. You will work closely with our Executive Team to develop and implement financial strategies to support our mission and growth objectives. You will also be responsible for overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management. This role reports directly to the Chief Business Officer.
You Will:
- Develop and execute financial strategies to support the company's mission and growth objectives
- Lead the finance team in all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and risk management
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to the executive team to support decision-making
- Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate the financial impact of business decisions
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards
- Manage relationships with financial partners, such as banks and investors
- Manage cash flow and ensure adequate funding for the company's operations and growth
- Lead the annual audit and tax reporting process
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures
Required Skills:
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience managing financial operations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Knowledge of financial regulations and standards
- Experience managing relationships with financial partners, such as banks and investors
Preferred Skills:
- CPA or CFA certification
- Experience in the energy, manufacturing, or technology industries
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
Per Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act the range for this position is $175k-$250k. Actual salary is based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.
About Helion
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest plasma accelerator prototype to make our vision a reality.
We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, join our team.
Who We Are
We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers, and we are on a mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. We believe fusion energy can truly change the world. It will solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before. Ultimately, we are striving to make the world a better place for everyone.
Our Core Values
We live by a set of five core values that guide everything we do. We challenge one another to uphold these values to create a mission-driven and values-oriented culture:
Get things done - Build stuff that works - Be extraordinary - Have courage - Character
Click here to learn more about life at Helion.
Benefits:
- 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for all employees
- 13 Holidays
- 10 days of Sick Time
- 3% employer 401K contribution matching
- Generous share options scheme
- Parental Leave
- $35/month market subsidy for fresh snacks/lunches
- Monthly sponsored lunches with the organization
- Monthly sponsored events with your team
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short/Long Term Disability
Helion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer:
NOTE: Women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they fit the description in totality. We believe in hiring individuals. If you do not check all of the boxes, we still encourage you to apply. If this job isn't a fit, we have many other openings that may be one.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This position is subject to a background check related to its duties and responsibilities.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations or request more information: [email protected].
**Please note that we require all visitors to be up to date on their COVID vaccination or wear a mask for the duration of their stay.**
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