POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Vice President (SVP) of Accounting to lead our accounting operations and ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a dynamic and highly regulated industry. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the SVP of Accounting will play a pivotal role in overseeing the financial health and transparency of the company, ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and driving operational excellence. This position demands exceptional leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of public company requirements focused on technology and complex manufacturing sector. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Accounting Leadership + Oversee all accounting functions, including financial reporting, general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and tax compliance. + Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and disclosures in accordance with GAAP and SEC requirements. + Direct the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements, including Form 10-Q and 10-K filings. + Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Oversight + Oversee the implementation and documentation of internal control to ensure compliance with SOX requirements. + Collaborate with internal audit, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to identify and remediate control deficiencies. + Continuously assess and improve the company’s SOX framework to align with evolving regulatory and business needs. + Strategic Leadership + Serve as a key member of the senior executive team, contributing to corporate strategy and decision-making. + Advise the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors on accounting matters, risk management and financial performance. + Align accounting policies and practices with the company’s long-term business goals and regulatory mandates. + Team Management and Development + Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. + Develop and implement professional development plans to enhance technical skills and leadership capabilities within the department. + Regulatory and Industry Compliance + Maintain an in-depth understanding of the nuclear power industry, ensuring compliance with industry-specific regulations. + Stay current on changes in accounting standards, SEC reporting requirements, and other relevant regulatory updates. + Operational Efficiency + Drive process improvements and leverage technology to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. + Oversee the adoption and integration of advanced accounting systems and tools. CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies. + Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization. + Problem solving: Decisive with good judgment. Identifies and resolves problems in an efficient and effective manner. Gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses sound judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations. + Oral/written communication: Strong communication skills, externally and internally. Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. + Planning/organizing: Capable leader; able to establish a vision and align an organization around the vision. Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently. + Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates. + Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events. + Dependability: Consistently at work, responds to management expectations. + Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution. + Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards. + Quality Assurance: Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and ASME NQA-1. MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES: + Education: A minimum of a B.S. degree in Accounting and a licensed Certified Public Accountant is required. + Experience: A minimum of 20 years progressively responsible experience in accounting with at least 5 of those years in a leadership role within an accounting organization audited by a PCAOB Annually Inspected firm is required. Additional required experience includes: + At least 5 years of experience as a controller, or equivalent. + Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). + Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. + Working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis. + Experience in a SOX 404(b) compliant publicly traded company. + Experience in amid-cap listed start-up environment (preferred). + Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810. + Job Requirements: In-office role (no remote) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers. + Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment. + The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms. + Ability to travel nationally and internationally using common forms of transportation. Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.