Full-Time

Project Controller

Posted on 8/26/2024

Oklo

Oklo

51-200 employees

Develops advanced fission power plants

Energy

Compensation Overview

$128k - $154kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Santa Clara, CA, USA

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Financial Planning
Management Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other related field
  • Minimum eight years of accounting experience in a public company setting
  • Experience with full cycle accounting
  • Advanced proficiency in managing general ledgers, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Exceptional ability to prepare project budgets and financial forecasts
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and NetSuite ERP
Responsibilities
  • Tracking budget and actual spend across relevant PO’s and project areas, including for various Advanced Research Project Agency – Energy (ARPA-E) government grants
  • Working closely with engineering team leads to understand project parameters and develop a framework to accurately cost and report on project deliverables and milestones
  • Utilizing activity based costing or cost accounting methodologies to drive comprehensive view of project spend
  • Must understand cost versus capitalization accounting rules in order to appropriately capture all capitalizable costs, particularly for fixed and capital project assets
  • Ensuring documentation is properly organized and maintained to support timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Performing capital cost estimations to determine total project size and scope
  • Preparing reports in a timely fashion to support Oklo’s monthly and quarterly close cycles
  • Participate in reconciliations of billings and cash disbursements
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley and Defense Contract Audit Agency reporting standards to ensure a robust control environment exists in project areas
  • Engaging with business leaders to proactively advise and guide on risks and controls for new projects, programs, or initiatives
  • Providing recommendations to cross-functional groups on vendor management best practices
  • Communicating thoughtfully and clearly to project managers and developing routine project review and approval processes
  • Implementation of time-tracking procedures across the engineering department as necessary
  • Updating contracts according to vendor or customer requirements and reporting associated budget amendments to relevant stakeholders

Oklo focuses on developing advanced fission power plants that provide clean and reliable energy. Its main product, the Aurora reactor, produces up to 15 megawatts of power and can run for over 10 years without needing refueling. This reactor uses a unique approach to fission that enhances safety and allows for the recycling of nuclear waste as fuel, making it both economically and environmentally beneficial. Oklo serves various clients, including industrial facilities and remote communities, and aims to offer sustainable energy solutions in the global market. The company differentiates itself by its innovative technology and the expertise of its team, which includes professionals from diverse industries. Oklo's goal is to transform the nuclear energy sector by providing a safe, efficient, and sustainable alternative to traditional energy sources.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$116.7K

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for clean energy in data centers boosts Oklo's market potential.
  • Acquisition of Atomic Alchemy expands Oklo's revenue into the radioisotope market.
  • Partnership with Siemens Energy enhances Oklo's technological capabilities and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other nuclear technology companies may impact Oklo's market share.
  • Potential regulatory delays could hinder Oklo's expansion and revenue growth.
  • Public opposition to nuclear energy could challenge Oklo's projects and partnerships.

What makes Oklo unique

  • Oklo uses nuclear waste as fuel, enhancing sustainability and reducing waste.
  • The Aurora reactor operates for over 10 years without refueling, offering long-term reliability.
  • Oklo's reactors are versatile, serving industrial, remote, and potential space applications.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

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