{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2e8bad7b881627d577ad095b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e8bad7b881627d577ad095b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2e8bad7b881627d577ad095b","title":"Controller","description":"TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.\"\nTerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nProgram Controller\nThis role will be responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting of Natrium Project. This role ensures that project cost, recoveries, and financial performance are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role collaborates with project team managers, finance team, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, control budget, and improve financial processes for project success. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and eager to collaborate, strengthening accounting operations in a fast-paced, rapid growth and data-driven environment.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for financial and accounting aspects of Natrium project, from planning to execution, which include but limited to setup of standalone project cost budget, accounting, analysis, and reporting.\nPrepare technical accounting memos and guidance on long-lead procurement and constructions\nCreate monthly financial summary of project cost analysis and present to stakeholders.\nReview draft contracts for Natrium, provide input from financial and accounting perspectives.\nAssess financial risks of project and develop mitigation strategies.\nDevelop good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders; regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters.\nPrepare monthly financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, related supporting schedules and analysis\nEnhance existing accounting procedures and internal controls, and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness\nSupport the general accounting functions including, but not limited to accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset management.\nDevelop, document and process cost allocations among different legal entities and projects\nSetup and implement cost accounting system for operations\nPerform indirect cost allocation, consolidation and reporting\nPrepare financial and profitability analysis as requested\nSupport with financial projects such as year-end close, audit, tax package, and budgets\nResponsible for assisting with the annual financial audit with independent auditors\nMaintain financial statement integrity and accuracy\nAssist accounting system related projects to improve work efficiency and effectiveness.\nDevelop and maintain project cost tracking matrix to measure and monitor project financial performance.\nKey Qualifications and Skills\nThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.\nBachelor's degree in accounting with preference for CPA.\nPublic accounting experience required or strongly preferred.\nPrior experience in external audit, internal audit, and SOX compliance is preferred.\nMinimum of 12 years of progressive experience in an accounting role with strong preference for experience supporting an engineering environment.\nStrong working knowledge of all aspects of accounting (Cash, Payroll, Prepaid, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, intercompany, consolidation).\nProficient with Excel as a business tool.\nExperience with Oracle Cloud ERP system.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment.\nCandidate should possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively and to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.\nCapable of working in a fast-paced environment.\nProven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nExcellent organizational skills.\nThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.\n\nJob Functions:\nJob Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.\nMotor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)\nPhysical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.\nRepetitive work: Prolonged\nSpecial Senses: Visual and audio focused work\nWork Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day\nTravel required 0-10%\nTerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.\nJob details\nSalary Range: $196,537 - $294,806\nWe typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.\nBenefits:\nCompetitive Compensation\nSalary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments\nComprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits\nMedical\nVision\nDental\nLife and Disability\nGender Affirmation Benefits\nParental Leave\n401k Plan\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)\n21 days of annually accrued PTO\nGenerous Holiday Schedule\n10 paid holidays\nRelocation Assistance\nProfessional and Educational Support Opportunities\nTerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/","company":"Terrapower","rawCompany":"terrapower","city":"Seattle","state":"WA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-29T11:49:43.871Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"13-2099.00","title":"Financial Specialists, All Other","slug":"financial-specialists-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"221118","title":"Other Electric Power Generation","slug":"other-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"221113","title":"Nuclear Electric Power Generation","slug":"nuclear-electric-power-generation"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.\"\nTerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.\nProgram Controller\nThis role will be responsible for overseeing financial management and reporting of Natrium Project. This role ensures that project cost, recoveries, and financial performance are accurately recorded, monitored, and reported in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. This role collaborates with project team managers, finance team, and other stakeholders to provide financial insights, control budget, and improve financial processes for project success. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and eager to collaborate, strengthening accounting operations in a fast-paced, rapid growth and data-driven environment.\nResponsibilities:\nResponsible for financial and accounting aspects of Natrium project, from planning to execution, which include but limited to setup of standalone project cost budget, accounting, analysis, and reporting.\nPrepare technical accounting memos and guidance on long-lead procurement and constructions\nCreate monthly financial summary of project cost analysis and present to stakeholders.\nReview draft contracts for Natrium, provide input from financial and accounting perspectives.\nAssess financial risks of project and develop mitigation strategies.\nDevelop good working relationships with internal/external stakeholders; regularly interact with business owners and management on accounting matters.\nPrepare monthly financial statements, reporting, reconciliations, related supporting schedules and analysis\nEnhance existing accounting procedures and internal controls, and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness\nSupport the general accounting functions including, but not limited to accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, and fixed asset management.\nDevelop, document and process cost allocations among different legal entities and projects\nSetup and implement cost accounting system for operations\nPerform indirect cost allocation, consolidation and reporting\nPrepare financial and profitability analysis as requested\nSupport with financial projects such as year-end close, audit, tax package, and budgets\nResponsible for assisting with the annual financial audit with independent auditors\nMaintain financial statement integrity and accuracy\nAssist accounting system related projects to improve work efficiency and effectiveness.\nDevelop and maintain project cost tracking matrix to measure and monitor project financial performance.\nKey Qualifications and Skills\nThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.\nBachelor's degree in accounting with preference for CPA.\nPublic accounting experience required or strongly preferred.\nPrior experience in external audit, internal audit, and SOX compliance is preferred.\nMinimum of 12 years of progressive experience in an accounting role with strong preference for experience supporting an engineering environment.\nStrong working knowledge of all aspects of accounting (Cash, Payroll, Prepaid, A/P, A/R, Fixed Assets, intercompany, consolidation).\nProficient with Excel as a business tool.\nExperience with Oracle Cloud ERP system.\nAbility to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment.\nCandidate should possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills.\nAbility to communicate effectively and to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.\nCapable of working in a fast-paced environment.\nProven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.\nExcellent written and oral communication skills.\nExcellent organizational skills.\nThe successful candidate will possess a high degree of trustworthiness and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.\n\nJob Functions:\nJob Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.\nMotor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)\nPhysical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.\nRepetitive work: Prolonged\nSpecial Senses: Visual and audio focused work\nWork Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day\nTravel required 0-10%\nTerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.\nJob details\nSalary Range: $196,537 - $294,806\nWe typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience. 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