Manager, Accounting
Heliogen
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About this role:
This is a hybrid role (3 days a week onsite) in either Pasadena, CA or Long Beach, CA
Join Heliogen as the Manager , Accounting and partner with the Director of Accounting to ensure the efficient and effective day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department. You will report to the Director of Accounting and perform daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations tasks supporting Heliogen’s mission, while maintaining a strong focus on personal and professional development in the areas of accounting operations, accounting process improvements and internal controls.
In this role, you will:
The successful Manager of Accounting will have strong analytical skills, thorough understanding of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), and a demonstrated ability to lead a small team. You will be supporting the day-to-day accounting functions for recurring and non-recurring corporate activity, month-end close, and quarterly reporting as follows:
- Analyze transactions and record journal entries in areas including, but not limited to payroll, share-based compensation, equity, cash, and investments.
- Work with the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate recording of corporate activities, vendor payables, and processing of payments to support business operations
- Manage and support recording and tracking of fixed assets
- Support the Company with quarterly and annual audit requests
- Manage process improvement activities for Accounting and Finance to enhance Accounting operations
What's essential:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of professional accounting experience, with recent public company experience preferred
- Ability to productively manage a small team of two or more staff
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Experience preparing and/or reviewing journal entries
- Driven, self-motivated, and accountable
- Detail and deadline oriented with strong and efficient analytical skills
- Strong organization and communication skills, with an eagerness to engage with others
Desirable:
- Master’s degree in Accounting
- Big-4 public company auditing experience
- Experience in accounting operations positions
- Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion and related modules
- Significant preference will be given to individuals with Accounting Operations experience
- CPA strongly preferred
Heliogen was created at Idealab, the leading technology incubator, and became a public company (NYSE: HLGN) in December 2021. For more information about Heliogen, please visit heliogen.com.
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