Manager, Accounting

About this role:

This is a hybrid role (3 days a week onsite) in either Pasadena, CA or Long Beach, CA 

Join Heliogen as the Manager , Accounting and partner with the Director of Accounting to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. You will report to the Director of Accounting and perform daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations tasks supporting Heliogen’s mission, while maintaining a strong focus on personal and professional development in the areas of accounting operations, accounting process improvements and internal controls.  

In this role, you will:

The successful Manager of Accounting will have strong analytical skills, thorough understanding of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), and a demonstrated ability to lead a small team. You will be supporting the day-to-day accounting functions for recurring and non-recurring corporate activity, month-end close, and quarterly reporting as follows:  

• Analyze transactions and record journal entries in areas including, but not limited to payroll, share-based compensation, equity, cash, and investments.
• Work with the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate recording of corporate activities, vendor payables, and processing of payments to support business operations
• Manage and support recording and tracking of fixed assets
• Support the Company with quarterly and annual audit requests
• Manage process improvement activities for Accounting and Finance to enhance Accounting operations

What's essential:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting 
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, with recent public company experience preferred
• Ability to productively manage a small team of two or more staff
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing journal entries
• Driven, self-motivated, and accountable
• Detail and deadline oriented with strong and efficient analytical skills
• Strong organization and communication skills, with an eagerness to engage with others

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Accounting 
• Big-4 public company auditing experience
• Experience in accounting operations positions
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion and related modules
• Significant preference will be given to individuals with Accounting Operations experience 
• CPA strongly preferred