Senior Accountant

Want to impact one of the largest industries in the world? Fortera is a materials technology company headquartered in Silicon Valley that has created a new highly engineered zero CO2 cement solution that can reduce CO2 emissions by 100% when combined with green energy sources.The technology is inspired by nature and directly converts CO2 into a replacement for ordinary cement, turning a problem into a product. With over ten years of testing and 100,000 hours of R&D backing the technology, Fortera is ready to grow the team and begin commercial production of this exciting new product. Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change. Visit www.forteraglobal.com for more information.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position will be reporting to the Assistant Controller and will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks for accounts payable, fixed assets, construction in progress and assisting with general ledger functions, consolidated financial statement preparation and other adhoc projects. This person will work closely with departments across the company to ensure accounting information is captured accurately and timely. This position has tremendous opportunities for growth as this exciting new technology is rolled out for revenue and commercial production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparation of the monthly consolidated financial statements.

• Assisting with portions of the general ledger monthly close.

• Performing the accounts' payable function and working with procurement, receiving, and requisitioners as well as vendors and consultants to ensure that all accounts payable invoices and liabilities are properly and accurately recorded and paid on a timely basis.

• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets and construction in progress subledgers.

• Timely follow-up on issues and/or discrepancies including suggestions for future improvements in processes, documentation, and internal controls.

• Assisting with audit preparation.

• Assisting with government grant reporting.

• Completing government surveys.

• Assist with ERP implementation.

• Work on ad-hoc accounting and finance projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. Master's degree a plus.

• 7+ years of relevant experience

• Certified Public Accounting (Big 4 experience) considered a plus.

• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication.

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Prior experience with financial reporting/general ledger, procurement/accounts payable, and fixed assets/construction in progress.

• Experience with implementing and streamlining processes and procedures.

• Background with foreign subsidiaries and consolidation accounting desired.

• Experience with internal control processes and policies desired.

• Previous experience with government grant reporting requirements considered a plus.

• Prior experience with revenue and accounts receivable considered a plus.

• Prior manufacturing background considered a plus.

• Public company experience considered a plus.

• Experience with a larger ERP system implementation or conversion considered a plus.

COMPENSATION:

The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $110,000 - $130,000 as well as an annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options.

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 100% company-funded Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability coverages for employees

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

• Tax deferred & Roth 401k

• Paid vacation days (increased with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and unlimited PTO for exempt employees

Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.