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About the Role

The Senior Technical Accounting Manager is a critical individual-contributor role within Terawatt's Finance department, focused on accounting research and policy for the company's complex capital structure and growing asset base. This position requires a strong foundation in technical accounting, ideally from Big 4 experience, applied to real transactions in a growth-stage company. The role is for someone who enjoys in-depth accounting research and analysis, serving as a go-to resource on technical accounting matters.

Responsibilities

Conduct accounting research and author policy memos for complex transactions.
Analyze accounting treatment for complex debt and equity instruments.
Evaluate customer contracts and revenue arrangements for proper recognition.
Support fair value measurement analysis and disclosures.
Apply ASC 946 considerations to investment structures.
Own the accounting for construction-in-progress (CIP).
Maintain the fixed asset ledger and ensure capitalization policies are applied consistently.
Partner with teams to ensure accurate and timely project cost capture and reporting.
Support the preparation of financial reporting packages, focusing on technical areas.
Prepare technical audit support and act as a point of contact for external auditors.
Apply SOX-standard documentation and control practices to technical accounting deliverables.

Requirements

Active CPA designation required.
Big 4 audit or advisory experience required.
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on exposure to ASC 606, ASC 820, and ASC 946 strongly preferred.
Experience with complex debt and equity accounting strongly preferred.
Experience with construction/CIP or asset accounting strongly preferred.
Deep US GAAP knowledge.
Exceptional attention to detail and a "zero-defect" mindset.
Motivated to drive research and analysis independently with strong follow-through and sound judgment.
Able to manage tight, sometimes shifting deadlines in a fast-moving scale-up environment.
Genuine enthusiasm for technical accounting.
Team player who enjoys the "build" phase of a company with a positive, collaborative attitude.

Skills

Technical Accounting Research
Accounting Policy Development
Complex Debt and Equity Instruments
Revenue Recognition (ASC 606)
Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820)
Investment Structures (ASC 946)
Construction-in-Progress (CIP) Accounting
Fixed Asset Accounting
US GAAP
SOX Compliance
NetSuite ERP (preferred)
IFRS (a plus)

Location

San Francisco / Hybrid
US / Remote

Work Type

Hybrid
Remote

Experience Level

Senior

Salary/Compensations

$180,000 - $200,000 a year (San Francisco / Hybrid)
$150,000 - $170,000 (US / Remote)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Performance-based incentives (where applicable)

About the Company

Terawatt Infrastructure is a leader in delivering large-scale, turnkey charging solutions for companies deploying AV and EV fleets.
The company is building the permanent transportation and logistics infrastructure of tomorrow through capital, real estate, development, and site operations.
Terawatt develops, finances, owns, and operates charging solutions to simplify fleet electrification.
Six core values guide their work: imperfect action beats perfect inaction, ownership travels with autonomy, the best answer wins, candor works because of supportive colleagues, customers feel reliability earned daily, and the work matters for climate and human safety.

Equal Opportunity

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas.
We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact people@terawattinfrastructure.com.
Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.