Controller

Brillouin Energy Corp.

Job Title:

Controller

Job Type:

Full Time, Exempt

Reports To:

Director of Finance and Admin

Compensation:

$150k-185k per year, DOE + Generous Benefits

Location:

On Site, Emeryville, CA

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Job Summary:

The Controller will partner with the Accounting & Administrative Manager to coordinate and manage on-site accounting for Brillouin Energy. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GAAP and government contract accounting, including compliance with DCAA requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, A/R, and A/P

- Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance

- Streamline accounting workflows and financial processes

- Manage cash balance between bank accounts

- Prepare bi-monthly payroll journal entries in QuickBooks

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

- Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes

- Preparation of 1099s

- Manage accounting systems, lead improvements or transitions, and maintain procedure manuals.

- Support FP&A with reports and provide variance analysis and recommendations

- Support Brillouin team members in maintaining accurate inventory records and perform periodic reconciliations

- Develop COGS methodology

- Partner with FP&A, Operations and Manufacturing teams to align financial reporting with production metrics

Qualifications:

- Must be authorized to work in the United States

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

- High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive financial and human resources information confidentially

- Expertise in GAAP and accounting best practices and audit preparation

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Adobe, NetSuite, QuickBooks

- Experience implementing ERP Financial Software

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Experience with DCAA compliance (preferred)

- CPA or CPA Candidate (preferred)

We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Brillouin Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Brillouin Energy Corp. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.