Accounting Manager

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognized for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity. 

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an “Accounting Manager”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: VP Finance

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, with a strong focus on accurate financial records, efficient month-end close processes, and effective internal controls. This role is critical to ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, managing general ledger processes, and supporting organizational readiness for scale and future audits.

The ideal candidate is a curious, flexible, and hands-on accounting leader with experience in operational accounting, team management, and international operations. They are a self-starter who thrives in a high-growth, dynamic environment and asks questions, seeks improvements, and takes ownership of outcomes. This person brings a proactive, solution-oriented mindset to streamline workflows, build scalable processes, and ensure compliance with internal policies and U.S. GAAP.

• Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
  
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring appropriate classification and alignment with U.S. GAAP.
  
• Oversee accounts payable processing, ensuring proper coding and alignment with FP&A and financial reporting.
  
• Manage payroll accounting for U.S. and Canadian entities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and coordination with both HR and third-party payroll providers.
  
• Perform and manage intercompany transactions, including reconciliations, eliminations, and consolidated reporting.
  
• Support both internal and external reporting, including variance analysis, management reports, and Board materials.
  
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the close process.
  
• Lead audit readiness and coordinate with external auditors to ensure timely and compliant execution.
  
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Procurement, Legal, and Operations to ensure financial integrity.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA and/or Master’s degree preferred.
• Public accounting experience (Big Four preferred) is a plus.
• Minimum of eight years of public accounting and/or operational accounting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex financial and operational challenges.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to financial accuracy and integrity.
• Experience working with accounting software and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current on accounting regulations and industry trends.

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies. Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.