Financial Reporting Manager

Description:

As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will own Fervo’s financial reporting processes, including internal and external financial statements, technical accounting assessments, and reporting controls. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.

You will work closely with the Controller, Finance leadership, FP&A, Operations, and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial information that supports decision-making and investor confidence. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex reporting efforts and help shape the accounting infrastructure of a rapidly scaling energy company.

Requirements:

Process Ownership & Execution

- Prepare and review periodic reports (quarterly and annually) in accordance with GAAP.

- Draft financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other required disclosures.

- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statement disclosures and tie-outs.

- Perform analytical reviews and variance analyses to support reported results.

- Research, interpret, and document complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, segment determination, related parties, earnings per share, business combinations, equity transactions, and consolidation.

- Draft and maintain accounting policies and technical memoranda to support accounting conclusions.

- Assess accounting implications of non-routine transactions (e.g., financings, tax credit sales).

- Support the design, documentation, and testing of SOX controls

- Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to address control deficiencies, remediation plans, and process improvements.

- Maintain documentation for Disclosure Committee and management certifications.

- Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements/standards

- Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting controls, policies, and documentation to support a strong internal control environment.

- Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership to align actuals reporting with internal management and external stakeholder needs.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, scalability, and data quality.

Team and Culture

- Demonstrate extreme ownership of financial statement integrity, technical accuracy, and compliance.

- Act as a trusted advisor to the Controller and Finance leadership on accounting and reporting matters.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure complex business activities are accurately reflected in financial reporting.

- Lead with urgency, sound judgment, and accountability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

- Contribute to a culture of high standards, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Accounting team.

- Mentor and support the development of junior accounting team members as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

- B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting roles.

- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.

- Proven experience leading financial reporting processes and supporting audits.

- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex accounting topics.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems.

- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain accounting conclusions to non-accounting stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

- CPA or CPA-eligible.

- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.

- Experience with OpenInvoice or similar ERP systems.

- Exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting memos, or complex equity and financing transactions.

- Experience operating in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment.

- Demonstrated interest in building scalable accounting and reporting infrastructure.