Financial Reporting Manager

OverviewThanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to join our team.Position DescriptionOklo is building a world-class accounting and finance organization to support the commercialization of nuclear energy in the U.S. The Financial Reporting Manager will play a key role in gathering key support from the close processes for Oklo and its subsidiaries and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations with an emphasis on reporting. This role will own the preparation and execution of SEC reporting workstreams to support Oklo's public company reporting requirements, in addition to any governmental reporting workstreams, such as for DOE, NRC, or ARPA-E reporting.This role will be responsible for the preparation of key close and reporting workbooks across multiple areas of the monthly accounting close process, then aggregate those close areas with the broader team for each reporting cycle to create support for Oklo's quarterly SEC filings. This includes the preparation of a financial reporting workbook, coordination of financial statement tie-out procedures, and drafting of select financial statement disclosures. The role will also prepare compliance-related items such as quarterly related party transaction reviews, intangible asset and goodwill impairment memos, going concern memos, SEC and GAAP checklists, and other related workstreams. The role will be responsible for internal control preparation activities associated with the financial reporting addition, you will work with third-party accounting advisory resources on complex/high-judgement areas to drive appropriate accounting treatment across new and evolving transactions. You may also be asked to prepare and be involved in certain reporting and data preparation activities led by the FP&A team and supporting monthly and quarterly budget-vs-actuals reporting deliverables.The successful candidate will monitor the end-to-end reporting process, understand internal and external stakeholders' involvement in the process, and maintain accurate process control and accounting policy documents. You will serve as a primary point of contact for the external audit team on a quarterly basis to support audit documentation requests for your area of responsibility. You will need to manage the financial reporting processes effectively and assist the team on delivery of key accounting close and SEC reporting milestones. These tasks require cross-functional interaction, as well as engagement with third-party advisory and legal groups and external and internal audit teams.Specific responsibilities may include:Own the quarterly reporting process by leveraging FloQast and Workiva tools to gather and draft reports based on established reporting checklists. The successful candidate will recommend and implement improvements to existing reporting processes.Pull reports from the finance tools and systems, such as Workday, NetSuite, Ramp, Navan, and FloQast, and work within the external auditor's suite of tools.Maintain the financial reporting calendar and hold regular check-ins with relevant stakeholders for effective project management of the close.Provide reporting support for new and upcoming accounting issues, such as revenue recognition, inventory management, and lease accounting.Develop and maintain reporting policies and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance, including validating the accuracy and completeness of data used in Oklo's reporting deliverables.Work to drive automation in the reporting process to accelerate and streamline reporting.Liaise with external auditors during audits and provide necessary documentation and explanations regarding their testing of focus areas.Collaborate with various departments to ensure comprehensive reporting for business activities.Ensure compliance with US GAAP reporting and Department of Energy statutory audits as needed by serving as a key stakeholder for the accounting function.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information systems, or related fieldFive to seven years of financial reporting experience at a public companyProven technical astuteness across ASC literature and the ability to discern presentation and disclosure requirements of new topicsFamiliar with Workiva and NetSuite platformsExperience in nuclear or other highly regulated industries with familiarity with governmental grant reporting and accounting standardsBonus Qualifications:Big 4 audit experience is preferredMaster's degree in accountancy preferredExperience at a fast-growth startup, IPO or de-SPAC experienceExperience working with the Department of EnergyPreferred remote location: U.S. Central or adjacent time zonesWho you are:Analytical "” the individual synthesizes complex or diverse informationProcess and public company orientedPro-active - as Oklo's business evolves we will want to think about accounting policy and financial reporting implications ahead of timeProblem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerOral communication - communicates clearly in positive or negative situations and conducts productive meetingsOrganization - monitors a wide range of accounting activities and ensures execution of routine processesQuality management - looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughnessJudgment - displays sound and timely decision-makingPlanning/organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities efficientlyCritical for Oklo:Passionate about clean energyPassionate about making advanced fission a realityWilling and able to learn quicklyWilling to think differently and do things in new waysComfortable in a fast-paced, high-iteration startup environmentExcited to think creatively and critically about problemsWilling to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problemsAn excellent writer in a modern active voiceAble to communicate technical content and results verballyWho you are is described by:A startup mindset focused on efficiency and teamworkMotivated self-starter with enthusiasm and balanceA team-player who collaborates and shares creditExcellent communicatorCreative with the ability to solve open-ended problemsDetail-oriented with strong grammar and spellingTravel and Relocation:Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters in Santa Clara, CA twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings and company events. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, pensation and Benefits:Salary may fall outside of the stated range and will be dependent on applicant experience. Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.About Oklo:Oklo Inc. is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale; establishing a domestic supply chain for critical radioisotopes; and advancing nuclear fuel recycling to convert nuclear waste into clean energy. Oklo was the first to receive a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy for a commercial advanced fission plant and has various collaborations and milestones in nuclear technology.#CHOP: Oklo's ValuesCollaboration, Humility, Ownership, Pathfinding "” we value diverse perspectives, teamwork, accountability, and curiosity.Disclaimer: Employment may be contingent upon successful drug screening, and employees may be subject to drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.Recruitment Fraud Disclosure: Oklo warns about recruitment fraud. All legitimate communications will come from an @ email. Do not share sensitive information with unverified contacts, and contact us through official channels if in doubt.Travel and Relocation Question: Oklo may require travel or relocation as part of the role. Are you willing/able to travel and relocate as needed?Note: Some sections such as application alerts, file-type notes, and extra questions appear to be remnants of the application form and have been removed for clarity. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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