Manager of Corporate Accounting

About this role:

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

In this role, you will:

The successful Manager of Corporate 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 the face of corporate accounting in our headquarters, and support 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, investments, corporate card expense recognition, and monthly accruals.
• Manage the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate recording of corporate activities, vendor payables, and processing of payments.
• Coordinate the monthly share-based compensation process with People Operations and our third-party service provider to ensure timely and accurate recording of share-based compensation entries, including reconciling to our program administrator.
• Coordinate with management, the Director of Technical Accounting, and the Assistant Controller on the accounting for non-recurring corporate transactions
• Coordinate with the Tax provider to ensure timely and accurate recording of the quarterly tax provision and payments to federal/state/local taxing authorities
• Support the Assistant Controller with quarterly and annual audit requests

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
• Available to work in the Pasadena office 

Desirable:

• CPA strongly preferred
• Master’s degree in Accounting 
• Big-4 public company auditing experience
• Experience in corporate accounting positions
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion and related modules
• Significant preference will be given to individuals with experience in share-based compensation, and strong monthly accrual processes 

California only full-time salary range between $120,000 - $160,000 + equity + benefits.