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Salary: USD 250,000 - 280,000 / annual
Inertia is commercializing fusion energy using inertial confinement fusion technology pioneered at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As VP, Finance, you will lead the company's finance function and build the financial foundation for the next phase of growth.
Reporting to the Head of Business, you'll partner closely with the executive team and cross-functional leaders, serving as both strategic advisor and hands-on builder. You'll establish the systems, processes, team structure, and financial strategy needed to scale alongside a rapidly growing deep-tech company.
Key responsibilities include owning financial planning and forecasting (annual budgeting, long-range capital planning, rolling forecasts); building the finance function from the ground up with systems, processes, controls, and reporting rhythms; translating financial data into actionable insights through monthly and quarterly reporting; leading accounting and financial reporting with oversight of outsourced partners; strengthening financial systems and internal controls; managing cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and capital planning; providing cross-functional financial guidance on hiring, capex, and vendor decisions; and evaluating/implementing financial systems (ERP, FP&A platforms).
You bring 15+ years of finance and accounting experience with meaningful leadership in high-growth technology, energy, deep-tech, or similarly complex environments. You hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, with strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting expertise. You have a proven track record building and scaling FP&A processes in fast-growing or capital-intensive settings, managing external audit and tax compliance, and operating as a hands-on 0→1 leader with exceptional analytical and cross-functional partnership skills.
Bonus qualifications include CPA, MBA or advanced degree, experience at VC-backed capital-intensive startups (especially fusion, energy, hard tech, or hardware), and fundraising/investor relations support.
This is a hybrid role with regular in-office collaboration expected in Livermore. The position requires eligibility for and maintenance of appropriate government authorization to access controlled technology and information, including potential security clearance or export license.
