Manager, GL Accounting

About This Role

This is a high-impact opportunity as the first dedicated Accounting & Finance hire, offering significant ownership and exposure across the entire business. As the Manager of General Ledger - Manufacturing will be the foundational leader of our financial operations, responsible for building the systems, processes, and team that will support Crusoe Industries rapid scaling.

As a key strategic partner to leadership, you will move beyond standard accounting to architect a modern, AI-enabled finance team in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is a technical expert with a "builder mindset" who thrives in fast-evolving environments and is comfortable creating internal controls and reporting structures from the ground up.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Corporate Accounting Ownership: Own key corporate accounting areas, including expense accruals, reconciliations, accounts payable and complex balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Close Management: Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring accurate and timely results in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Process Automation: Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance scalability and close efficiency using modern finance tools.
• Internal Controls & SOX: Ensure strong internal controls over financial reporting, including control design, documentation, and remediation of deficiencies.
• Audit Leadership: Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, managing the relationship and ensuring audit readiness.
• Team Development: Lead and develop a team of corporate accounting professionals, providing oversight, coaching, and performance management.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Education & Licensure: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA are required.
• Experience: 8+ years of prior work experience; public accounting experience is highly preferred.
• Technical Mastery: In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and extensive experience in technical accounting and financial reporting.
• Analytical Rigor: Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Builder Mindset: Proven success in creating efficiencies, systems, and controls in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
• Industry Context: Experience with manufacturing, complex legal/reporting structures
• experience is a significant plus.
• Safety and Compliance: This position is designated a safety-sensitive position and/or is located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity packages
• Restricted Stock Units
• Paid time off, paid holidays & leave of absence programs
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision insurance
• Employer contributions to HSA account
• Paid parental leave
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Professional development & tuition reimbursement
• Mental health & wellness support
• Commuter benefits (parking & transit)
• Cell phone stipend
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary
• Volunteer time off
• Global travel insurance & emergency assistance
• Daily meals allowance
• Additional perks & programs specific to location

Compensation

Compensation will be paid in the range of $125,000 - $140,000. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. (#INDCORP)