Location: Washington, Maryland, or remote

🕒 Full-Time, Exempt

Salary Range: $145,000-$300,000 base salary. Incentives & equity factored separately

The Role

We are seeking a CFO to lead finance, fundraising support, and operational financial discipline for a high-growth nuclear technology company developing a new reactor design. This leader will partner closely with the CEO and technical leadership to build scalable financial systems, strengthen investor reporting, and support strategic decisions through the full lifecycle of product development, licensing, and commercialization.

What You’ll Do

Own financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management

Build and lead core finance functions (accounting, FP&A, controls, reporting)

Support fundraising and investor relations (diligence, metrics, board reporting)

Establish financial controls and governance appropriate for regulated, high-capex programs

Model multi-year plans across R&D, licensing, test facilities, supply chain, and commercialization

Evaluate strategic partnerships, contracts, and government funding opportunities

Ensure compliance with relevant audit, tax, and reporting requirements

Qualifications

10+ years in finance leadership roles; startup and high-growth experience strongly preferred

Demonstrated strength in FP&A, capital planning, and board-level reporting

Ability to operate in technically complex, regulated environments

Strong communication skills and high ownership mindset

Preferred

• Experience in energy, nuclear, aerospace, defense, or other capital-intensive regulated industries. Nuclear experience particularly preferred.
• Experience supporting government contracting or grant-funded programs

Why This Role

Partner directly with leadership to shape the trajectory of a next-generation energy company

Benefits

Competitive salary • 401(k) with match • Health, dental & vision insurance • Equity • Relocation Assistance