The Nuclear Company

Manager, Technical Accounting

The Nuclear Company · Washington, DC
Washington, DC $118K–$173K Posted 2026-08-07
Salary
$118K–$173K
Type
Full-time
Experience
6+ yr

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.

We operate with an AI-first mindset.  Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.

We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.  Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values— Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity —guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.

About the role

The Technical Accounting Manager serves as The Nuclear Company's in-house technical accounting resource, researching, evaluating, and documenting U.S. GAAP positions for complex and non-routine transactions. This role focuses heavily on revenue recognition for long-term EPC and construction contracts, as well as accounting for joint ventures and project financing structures, including strategic partnerships such as TNC's partnership with Brookfield. The Technical Accounting Manager also  monitors  emerging accounting standards and ensures the company  remains  ahead of new guidance relevant to fleet-scale nuclear deployment.

Responsibilities

  • Researching and documenting GAAP positions for complex, non-routine transactions
  • Owning revenue recognition policy for long-term EPC/construction contracts (ASC 606/912)
  • Accounting for joint-venture and partnership structures (e.g., equity method) or VIE consolidation
  • Monitoring and implementing new accounting standards & policies
  • Partnering with external auditors on technical accounting positions
  • Building a technical accounting memo library and review process
  • Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate technical accounting research, summarize new accounting guidance, draft technical accounting memoranda, and improve the consistency and quality of accounting documentation

Experience

  • 6+ years of experience including Big 4 public accounting plus industry technical accounting
  • Active CPA required
  • Deep knowledge of ASC 606/912 (long-term contracts/construction), business combinations, and equity method investments
  • Strong technical accounting writing skills
  • Experience partnering directly with external auditors on complex positions

Preferred Experience

  • Energy, infrastructure, or construction industry experience
  • Hands-on project finance or JV accounting experience
  • Percentage-of-completion accounting exposure
  • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools and modern accounting technologies to improve research efficiency, documentation quality, and financial reporting processes

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation packages
  • 401k with company match
  • Medical, dental, vision plans
  • Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000–$173,000 annually, less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. Compensation toward the higher end of the range will generally reflect more extensive relevant experience and a higher level of technical accounting expertise.

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

Export Control
Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Recruiting Fraud Alert
Your safety is our priority. We want to ensure your job search stays secure. Please note that the team at The Nuclear Company only communicates through official @thenuclearcompany.com email addresses. We will never ask for payments or sensitive financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. For your peace of mind, please verify all openings and submit your applications directly through our official careers page .

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