Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.” TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Financial Analyst This role is part of the Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis team providing financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and decision support to project and corporate functions. This role partners with business and finance leaders to understand cost drivers, evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights. The position also supports continuous improvement of financial reporting, planning processes, and controls in a fast-paced, growing environment. Responsibilities Lead the Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order approval process to ensure compliance with budgets. Manage the central Management Reserve budget, including request review and analysis. Manage the maintenance of the central finance calendar, including cross-team alignment and automated enhancements. Collaborate with finance team and key business leaders to create, develop, and improve financial reports. Assist in the annual and interim budget planning. Create and distribute monthly dashboard reports to provide budget to actual variance visibility to the corporate support team and projects. Update process documentation. Ad hoc projects as needed. Work with technical staff, PMO (project management office), corporate support team to track actual cost compared to budgeted cost, and detailed variance analyses. Document current processes and identify internal control and process improvement opportunities. Prepare financial presentations for quarterly and ad hoc business review meetings. Key Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar backgrounds. Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a financial or accounting role. Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling and large-data-set analysis. Proficient with pivot tables, data manipulation/importing, index, match, VLOOKUP, etc. Strong working knowledge of full cycle accounting and cost accounting knowledge. Knowledge of government contracts is a plus. Proficient with PowerPoint and presentation preparation. Experience with Oracle Cloud, reporting and/or other ERP systems. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment. Candidate should possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills. Ability to communicate effectively and to interact professionally with all levels of an organization. Proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent organizational skills. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork. Job Functions Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs/day TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. Job Functions: Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards. Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands) Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds. Repetitive work: Prolonged Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day Travel required 0-10% TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval. Job Details: Salary Range: 110,015 - $142,877 *We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State. Benefits: Competitive Compensation Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affirmation Benefits Parental Leave 401k Plan Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays Relocation Assistance Professional and Educational Support Opportunities TerraPower Career and Benefits information: terrapower.com

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Must-haves

Financial Analyst
Lead the Purchase Requisition and Purchase Order approval process to ensure compliance with budgets.
Manage the central Management Reserve budget, including request review and analysis.
Manage the maintenance of the central finance calendar, including cross-team alignment and automated enhancements.
Collaborate with finance team and key business leaders to create, develop, and improve financial reports.
Assist in the annual and interim budget planning.
Create and distribute monthly dashboard reports to provide budget to actual variance visibility to the corporate support team and projects.
Update process documentation.
Ad hoc projects as needed.
Work with technical staff, PMO (project management office), corporate support team to track actual cost compared to budgeted cost, and detailed variance analyses.
Document current processes and identify internal control and process improvement opportunities. Prepare financial presentations for quarterly and ad hoc business review meetings.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or similar backgrounds.
Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a financial or accounting role.
Advanced Excel skills, including complex financial modeling and large-data-set analysis. Proficient with pivot tables, data manipulation/importing, index, match, VLOOKUP, etc.
Strong working knowledge of full cycle accounting and cost accounting knowledge.
Proficient with PowerPoint and presentation preparation.
Experience with Oracle Cloud, reporting and/or other ERP systems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines at times, and in an ever changing / dynamic environment.
Candidate should possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and to interact professionally with all levels of an organization.
Proven ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

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Knowledge of government contracts is a plus.

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401k

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Wellness