Accounting Manager

<p><strong>About Nitricity</strong></p>

<p>Nitricity is transforming how fertilizer is produced through innovative technology that makes agriculture cleaner, more sustainable, and more resilient.</p>

<p>Backed by top-tier venture capital investors, Nitricity is entering an exciting new phase of growth as we scale our technology to market.</p>

<p><strong>The Opportunity</strong></p>

<p>We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations. This is an opportunity to take ownership of the monthly close, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations while strengthening internal controls and improving accounting processes. You will also be the primary day-to-day contact for our external auditors.</p>

<p>You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive improvements, and gain exposure to FP&A, treasury, manufacturing finance, and capital projects.</p>

<p>We're looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, takes initiative, and is equally comfortable managing accounting processes and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.</p>

<p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Lead the monthly close:</strong> Own the month-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements. Manage the close calendar and drive close-cycle improvements, including a shorter timeline, standardized reconciliation templates, and automation.</li>

<li><strong>Oversee accounting operations:</strong> Manage AP, AR, cash transactions, and general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely processing. Own the chart of accounts, GL hygiene, and balance sheet integrity.</li>

<li><strong>Strengthen financial reporting:</strong> Prepare and review financial statements, analyze budget-to-actual variances, and provide meaningful insights to finance leadership.</li>

<li><strong>Support technical accounting:</strong> Research and document accounting treatments for complex transactions, working with finance leadership and external advisors as needed.</li>

<li><strong>Build manufacturing accounting capabilities:</strong> Partner with Operations and Engineering to establish and improve cost accounting, inventory, capital expenditure, and project cost tracking processes.</li>

<li><strong>Support financial planning:</strong> Assist with budgeting, cash forecasting, financial analysis, and capital-project reporting.</li>

<li><strong>Manage audit and compliance:</strong> Coordinate annual audits and financial statement preparation, serve as the primary day-to-day contact for external auditors, maintain supporting schedules, work with tax advisors, and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.</li>

<li><strong>Improve processes and controls:</strong> Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, improve systems, and build scalable accounting processes.</li>

<li><strong>Collaborate across the business:</strong> Coordinate accounting activities and work with internal and external team members to resolve issues and support business initiatives.</li>

<li><strong>Lead accounting team</strong>: Mentor and coach junior accounting staff.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>What We're Looking For</strong></p>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li>

<li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or both.</li>

<li>Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger accounting.</li>

<li>Experience leading a month-end close or managing complex audit engagements, with the ability to take ownership of accounting operations.</li>

<li>Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.</li>

<li>Proactive, detail-oriented problem-solver with strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p>

<ul>

<li>Active CPA license with Big 4 or national public accounting firm experience.</li>

<li>Experience with cost accounting, inventory, or manufacturing operations.</li>

<li>Experience improving accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, or implementing accounting systems.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Why Join Nitricity?</strong></p>

<ul>

<li><strong>Meaningful ownership and impact:</strong> Take ownership of key accounting functions and help shape how the finance organization operates as the company grows.</li>

<li><strong>Broad exposure:</strong> Gain experience across accounting, FP&A, treasury, and manufacturing finance.</li>

<li><strong>Career development:</strong> Expand your leadership capabilities, deepen your technical expertise, and take on increasing responsibility as the company scales.</li>

</ul>

<p><strong>Work Location and Eligibility</strong></p>

<p>This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in Fremont, CA. You will work onsite at least 3 days per week. Nitricity does not provide visa sponsorship for this role, so candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.</p>

<p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p>

<p>The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000–$160,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with California's pay transparency requirements.</p>

<p>This position is also eligible for Nitricity's standard benefits package.</p>

<p><strong>Join us and help build the financial foundation for the future of sustainable agriculture.</strong></p>