About the role
About Focused Energy
Focused Energy is building the future of clean energy through laser-driven inertial
fusion. Backed by our $240M Series A — the largest fully secured Series A in the global
fusion industry — we are scaling rapidly across multiple geographies.
Based in Germany and the US, we have brought together the top scientific and
engineering minds using proven technologies to unlock fusion power at commercial
scale. Focused Energy is working to realize game-changing scientific innovation that
promises to deliver a clean, sustainable and abundant source of power globally.
Your Role
As our Senior Accounting Manager, you will own the technical accounting, close, and consolidation processes across Focused Energy's German and US entities. You will bring together IFRS, US GAAP, and German GAAP requirements to deliver reliable financial results as our international business grows. You will have broad ownership of accounting judgments, reconciliations, and reporting quality. You will combine hands-on delivery with process improvement, building the controls, documentation, and automation that help Finance and the wider business trust the numbers.
What You'll Do
• Own accounting across our international entities, applying IFRS, US GAAP, and German GAAP to complex accounting questions and making well-supported decisions within your remit.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, owning close calendars, account reconciliations, intercompany accounting, eliminations, and consolidation across Germany and the US.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial statements and management reporting, explaining material movements and giving Finance leadership clear insight into the results.
• Build and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and documentation, keeping records complete, consistent, and audit-ready as the business scales.
• Make our accounting systems work reliably together, improving data flows and reconciliations across NetSuite, NetAssets, Moss, and Ramp and resolving issues before they affect the close.
• Turn recurring accounting work into scalable processes, introducing automation and practical tools that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
• Work directly with Finance and business stakeholders, communicating accounting decisions clearly, surfacing risks early, and resolving issues independently while escalating company-wide policy and audit-strategy decisions appropriately.
Who You Are
7+ years of professional accounting experience, including significant hands-on ownership of accounting processes in an international, multi-entity environment.
Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a comparable professional qualification.
Strong technical accounting knowledge across German GAAP, IFRS, and US GAAP.
Proven experience owning monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including reconciliations, intercompany accounting, consolidation, and financial reporting.
Ability to make sound accounting judgments independently and distinguish between entity-level decisions and matters requiring company-wide escalation.
Experience designing, documenting, and improving accounting workflows, internal controls, and audit-ready records.
Hands-on experience with an ERP such as Oracle NetSuite, or a comparable system; willingness to work deeply in finance-system data flows.
Fluent in English and German, with the ability to collaborate confidently across Germany and the U.S.
A hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive working style, with the resilience to operate effectively in a changing startup environment.
Strong communication skills and the ability to explain technical accounting topics to non-finance stakeholders.
What We Offer
Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting-edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top-tier scientists, engineers and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges and shaping the future of our company.
Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.
Vacation Days: We support your work-life-balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a canteen with delicious lunch options daily.
Retirement Plan: If you decide for a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.
Equipment: We offer state-of-the-art Windows or Apple Laptops. In addition, you will receive a keyboard, mouse and headset so you are fully equipped from day 1.
Events: We organize regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.
Mobility with NAVIT: We partner with NAVIT to support your flexible commuting needs—whether it’s a public transportation ticket, taxi rides or car-sharing you choose what fits your lifestyle.
Fitness with Wellhub: We care about your health. Get access to a wide range of gyms, fitness studios and wellness services across Europe through our partnership with Wellhub.
Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.
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