Senior Manager, Accounting Operations
Job Location:
Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Monthly Salary:
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Posted on:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And were working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
What youll do:
- Lead the Accounting Operations function for a rapidly growing organization including AP payroll expense reporting and state filing compliance
- Serve as the first-line manager-level owner for operational accounting issue triage escalation handling root-cause follow-up and process discipline
- Manage and develop the AP payroll expense reporting and state filing compliance team; build role clarity cross-training backup coverage and accountability
- Oversee accounts payable operations including invoice processing vendor bill flow payment preparation vendor-related issue resolution and adherence to procure-to-pay processes
- Partner with Supply Chain FP&A and Buyers on PO creation PO management receiving discipline buyer/category accuracy invoice flow and process improvement
- Oversee payroll operations in partnership with People Ops including timelines controls handoffs issue resolution and backup coverage
- Own expense reporting and corporate card process compliance including policy adherence approval discipline supporting documentation and issue resolution
- Own state filing compliance execution including filing calendars registrations external provider coordination documentation and timely completion of required deliverables
- Partner with ERP/IT and business process owners to identify workflow gaps improve Odoo-enabled processes support automation and strengthen transaction traceability
- Document key operating procedures create scalable SOPs and training materials and ensure process changes are communicated and adopted across impacted functions
- Monitor operational accounting metrics and recurring issues to identify trends reduce rework and improve processing accuracy and cycle time
- Support monthly close activities related to AP payroll expenses accruals payments and compliance areas ensuring activities are completed timely and accurately
- Support internal controls audit readiness and compliance activities related to AP payroll expense reporting and state filings
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration or Accounting or similar field preferred
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting accounting operations or finance operations experience
- Minimum of 5 years of supervisory team lead or process-owner experience in a finance/accounting environment
- Hands-on experience with AP payroll coordination expense reporting state filing compliance or related operational accounting workflows
- Demonstrated experience improving processes resolving operational bottlenecks documenting procedures and driving accountability across functions
- Experience working cross-functionally with teams such as Supply Chain FP&A People Ops/HR ERP/IT operations or procurement
- Strong process ownership issue triage prioritization and root-cause problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage ambiguity create structure and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to partner with non-accounting stakeholders while maintaining compliance and control discipline
- People leadership coaching staff development and accountability management
- Strong Excel and ERP fluency; ability to use data to identify exceptions trends and process gaps
Bonus points for:
- Experience in a high-growth manufacturing R&D project-based or operationally complex environment
- Experience with Odoo or similar ERP systems
- Experience managing external providers for state filings compliance payroll support or related services
- Experience with corporate card programs travel and expense systems procure-to-pay workflows or payroll systems
- CPA CPP or other relevant professional certification
- Experience building SOPs training materials controls documentation and audit-ready support
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform extended activities such as typing standing sitting walking etc.
- Occasional nights/weekends/on-call may be required during payroll processing month-end close audit compliance deadlines system issues or urgent operational escalations.
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics
$150000 - $225000 a year
At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
