Chief Accounting Officer

Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States. The role involves evaluation under U.S. Government export control requirements; applicants may need to identify U.S. citizenship, nationality, asylum or refugee status, or lawful permanent residency.

Salary: $216,695–$325,042 annually; the range is specific to Washington State.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced nuclear energy technologies and medical isotope applications focused on improving energy access, safety, economics, and human health.

What you will do

• Lead global accounting functions, including general ledger, consolidations, project accounting, fixed assets, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under U.S. GAAP and external SEC reporting, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Provide executive oversight of technical accounting, corporate transactions, acquisitions, financing activities, government funding arrangements, and capital projects.
• Design and maintain internal controls and lead Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, risk assessments, testing, remediation, and management certifications.
• Direct accounting and reporting for large-scale engineering, construction, infrastructure, and development projects, including federal grants and cost-share programs.
• Build and develop a scalable, high-performing accounting organization and advise the CFO, executive leadership, and Board.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and an active CPA license.
• At least 18 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including 10 or more years leading large accounting and financial reporting organizations.
• Executive-level experience as a Chief Accounting Officer, VP Accounting, Assistant Controller, Corporate Controller, or equivalent in a public company environment.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, technical accounting, consolidations, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience leading SOX compliance programs, internal controls over financial reporting, external audits, and Big Four audit relationships.
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership, executive committees, and Boards of Directors.

Nice to have

• Experience in energy, utilities, nuclear, engineering, construction, aerospace, manufacturing, technology, infrastructure, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Experience with complex project accounting, long-duration development programs, government contracting, Department of Energy programs, federal grants, or cost-share agreements.
• Experience supporting public company transformations, spin-offs, mergers, or large-scale corporate transactions.
• Experience with Oracle Cloud ERP, enterprise consolidation systems, advanced reporting technologies, and multinational accounting operations.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with eligibility for discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Medical, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, and gender affirmation benefits.
• Parental leave, 21 accrued PTO days annually, and 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan, relocation assistance, and professional and educational support opportunities.
• Travel of approximately 0–10% is required; the role includes prolonged computer-based work and standard working conditions exceeding eight hours per day.