Vice President, Financial Planning and Accounting

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally. As the Vice President of Financial Planning and Accounting you will oversee the financial planning, analysis, and accounting functions of the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of financial and accounting principles, strategic planning, budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting and financial controls. The VP of FP&A and Accounting will work closely with the President/CFO and other senior leaders to develop and implement financial strategies that support the company's overall business objectives. Responsibilities include leading all budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling activities; overseeing all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and monthly/quarterly financial closes; establishing and maintaining strong internal controls and financial policies to ensure audit readiness and regulatory compliance; developing and presenting high-quality financial reports, dashboards, and investor materials to executive leadership and the Board of Directors; and building and leading a high-performing finance and accounting team with scalable systems, processes, and infrastructure to support growth. Experience required includes a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred), CPA or CFA certification preferred, 10+ years of progressive finance experience with leadership in FP&A and accounting, deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, proven success in budgeting and forecasting at company-wide scale, strong business acumen, experience building finance teams, familiarity with internal controls and compliance, excellent analytical and communication skills, and preferred experience in energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, or capital-intensive industries, federal grant reporting or government contracting, and supporting capital planning or fundraising in high-growth companies.