Financial Reporting Manager
Fervo Energy
As the Financial Reporting Manager, you will own Fervo’s financial reporting processes, including internal and external financial statements, technical accounting assessments, and reporting controls. Reporting to the Controller, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with GAAP, supporting audits, and driving continuous improvement in reporting accuracy, timeliness, and scalability.
You will work closely with the Controller, Finance leadership, FP&A, Operations, and external auditors to deliver high-quality financial information that supports decision-making and investor confidence. This role offers the opportunity to lead complex reporting efforts and help shape the accounting infrastructure of a rapidly scaling energy company.
Process Ownership & Execution
- Prepare and review periodic reports (quarterly and annually) in accordance with GAAP.
- Draft financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, and other required disclosures.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial statement disclosures and tie-outs.
- Perform analytical reviews and variance analyses to support reported results.
- Research, interpret, and document complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, segment determination, related parties, earnings per share, business combinations, equity transactions, and consolidation.
- Draft and maintain accounting policies and technical memoranda to support accounting conclusions.
- Assess accounting implications of non-routine transactions (e.g., financings, tax credit sales).
- Support the design, documentation, and testing of SOX controls
- Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to address control deficiencies, remediation plans, and process improvements.
- Maintain documentation for Disclosure Committee and management certifications.
- Monitor and implement new accounting pronouncements/standards
- Develop, maintain, and enhance reporting controls, policies, and documentation to support a strong internal control environment.
- Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership to align actuals reporting with internal management and external stakeholder needs.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
Team and Culture
- Demonstrate extreme ownership of financial statement integrity, technical accuracy, and compliance.
- Act as a trusted advisor to the Controller and Finance leadership on accounting and reporting matters.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure complex business activities are accurately reflected in financial reporting.
- Lead with urgency, sound judgment, and accountability in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Contribute to a culture of high standards, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the Accounting team.
- Mentor and support the development of junior accounting team members as appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or technical accounting roles.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
- Proven experience leading financial reporting processes and supporting audits.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage complex accounting topics.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain accounting conclusions to non-accounting stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA-eligible.
- Experience in energy, infrastructure, or project-based industries.
- Experience with OpenInvoice or similar ERP systems.
- Exposure to SEC reporting, technical accounting memos, or complex equity and financing transactions.
- Experience operating in a high-growth, rapidly scaling environment.
- Demonstrated interest in building scalable accounting and reporting infrastructure.