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The Nuclear Company

Director of Accounting, Services

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A Director of Accounting oversees all financial operations of a company or organization. They manage accounting staff, oversee financial reporting, and develop and implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with tax and accounting regulations.

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Director of Accounting, Services The Nuclear Company Columbia, SC Job Details $178,000 - $204,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Financial close processing Internal controls Mergers & acquisitions experience within finance Team leadership ASC 606 Consolidated financial statement preparation Bachelor's degree Organizational integration coordination Revenue recognition Closing the books Senior leadership Full Job Description The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy. We operate with an AI-first mindset. Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence. We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before. Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappy, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission. About the role The Director of Accounting, Services owns the integrity of the Nuclear Services financials and the segment's controllership as TNC builds the business both organically and inorganically. Reporting solid-line to the CAO, preserving a clean line of accounting policy, control, and reporting authority, the role owns month-end close, consolidation handoffs, and the harmonization/consistent application of policy and procedures across all segment entities/businesses. The role works in lockstep with the Head of Finance, Services on financial reporting handoffs and with Corporate Controllership and the external auditor to keep the segment audit-ready and on a credible path to
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readiness. This is a build-it-as-we-scale controllership role that simultaneously improves/scales internal capabilities while integrating new acquisitions as the business grows. Responsibilities Month end close. Own the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the division's books — month-end close and reporting into corporate consolidation — working in lockstep with the Corporate Controller on process, policy, close calendar, and consolidation handoffs. Technical accounting & policy. Ensure consistent application of accounting policy across all Service segment entities (including acquired) revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost accounting/capitalization, and intercompany under corporate standards set by the CAO and aligned with Corporate Controllership and external auditor (PwC). Purchase accounting & integration. Drive purchase accounting for any acquisitions (opening balance sheets, identification of intangibles, and post-acquisition true-ups in partnership with the technical accounting lead and Corporate Controller. Systems & controls. Onboard and support the integration of acquired businesses onto TNC's ERP and finance systems (e.g., NetSuite), processes, retiring legacy tools and disparate processes; ensure the division's data, documentation, and processes are audit-ready and can withstand robust requirement. Elevation of company financial reporting. Support
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implementation and public-company-like reporting discipline and timelines for the segment through the transition to TNC standards and culture. Required Experience 10+ years of progressive accounting / controllership experience, including a senior accounting leadership role (Controller, Assistant Controller, or divisional controllership). Strong technical accounting foundation under US GAAP — revenue recognition for services, professional services, project-based businesses (ASC 606). Demonstrated experience in a multi-entity, acquisitive environment integrating acquired businesses onto common systems, policies, and controls. Ownership of month-end close and consolidation into a corporate parent. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. Preferred Experience CPA (strongly preferred); Big 4 grounding. Early stage company through IPO experience, including
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implementation and public-company readiness. Hands-on ERP transition / migration experience (NetSuite preferred). Familiarity with nuclear, utilities, or highly regulated industrial sectors. Benefits Competitive compensation packages 401k with company match Medical, dental, vision plans Generous vacation policy, plus holidays Estimated Starting Salary Range The estimated starting salary range for this role is $178,000 - $204,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company's discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. EEO Statement The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. Export Control Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants. Recruiting Fraud Alert Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through our official careers page .