Manager, General Accounting

Fervo Energy is building the most cost-effective repeatable geothermal power plants in the world. Achieving this mission requires disciplined financial operations strong controls audit-ready documentation and scalable processes that support Fervos transition into a public-company operating environment. Joining Fervo means operating at the intersection of energy infrastructure growth-stage execution and public-company readiness where reliability accountability and continuous improvement are foundational.

We are seeking a Manager General Accounting to strengthen Fervos general ledger monthly close cash and bank reconciliation prepaids accruals intercompany allocations consolidations and account reconciliation processes. This role is a critical backbone position for building a close process that is accurate efficient well documented and ready for public-company controls.

The Manager General Accounting will support the Controller organization and manage core close and GL activities across multiple entities. The role requires hands-on execution reviewer discipline people leadership and cross-functional collaboration. The successful candidate will maximize staff accountants productivity improve documentation strengthen reconciliations and build repeatable processes that reduce rework and overtime.

Fervo is scaling rapidly so this role requires strong ownership crisp communication a controls mindset and the ability to partner effectively across Accounting Finance Operations Legal Tax Treasury Commercial and external advisors.

Responsibilities

Month-End Close and General Ledger Ownership

• Own or review recurring close activities including cash posting bank reconciliations prepaids accruals PP&E accounts payroll-related accruals legal accruals G&A allocations and other general ledger entries.
• Coordinate close timing dependencies support quality and reviewer follow-up to ensure timely and efficient closing within agreed upon timelines.
• Partner with AP Operations Accounting Treasury Tax and Financial Reporting to ensure entries are complete accurate timely and properly supported.

Reconciliations Controls and Audit Readiness

• Own balance sheet reconciliation quality for assigned areas ensuring reconciliations explain ending balances.
• Review account reconciliations for completeness aging reconciling items support quality reasonable explanations and timely resolution.
• Build or lead staff in creating desktop procedures process narratives and control documentation embedded in key recurring workpapers.
• Support external audit SOX readiness and internal control evidence requests for close reconciliations allocations and accrual processes.

Process Improvement and Team Development

• Identify manual close tasks that can be simplified standardized automated or delegated to staff
• Support implementation and use of close management reconciliation ERP and automation tools.
• Train and cross-train staff accountants to ensure continuity vacation coverage and clear ownership of recurring tasks.
• Use analytics to identify unusual balances stale reconciling items missed accruals allocation issues and process bottlenecks.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
• 6 years of progressive accounting experience with strong monthly close and general ledger ownership.
• Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries account reconciliations accruals allocations and close support.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP internal controls and audit-ready workpaper standards.
• Experience managing multiple entities cost centers intercompany activity or complex allocation processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with ERP reports trial balances reconciliations and close analytics.
• Ability to lead coach review work and partner cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA or CPA track preferred.
• Public accounting and/or experience at a public-company.
• Experience with FloQast Quorum OpenInvoice
• Experience in energy tax equity infrastructure renewable power or multi-entity project accounting environments.
• SOX readiness process documentation or system implementation experience.

Location

Fervo Energy is headquartered in Houston TX. This position requires regular in-office presence at our Houston office with eligibility to participate in the Companys hybrid work policy. Some travel is required.