Senior Accounting Manager (fmd)

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.

As our Senior Accounting Manager you will own the technical accounting close and consolidation processes across Focused Energys 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 youll 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 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 needswhether its 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.

Required Experience:

Manager