Job Description
Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!
In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.
Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.
Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.
Role Description
Form Energy is hiring an Assistant Controller to serve as a critical leader within the finance and accounting organization. This role reports into our Corporate Controller. As part of our Finance & Accounting team, you will sit at the intersection of innovation and execution — owning technical accounting, equity accounting, SEC reporting, and specialized revenue and warranty accounting across R&D, manufacturing, and project construction activities in collaboration with Commercial, Legal, and operational teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission!
This is a hybrid role, which will require working onsite from our office 3 days per week.
Relocation assistance is available.
What you’ll do:
Act as the company’s primary subject matter expert on complex US GAAP accounting issues; research, draft, and maintain technical accounting memoranda and corporate accounting policies.
Proactively monitor, evaluate, and implement new FASB and SEC accounting pronouncements across the organization.
Own the accounting framework for revenue recognition across multiple customer projects, applying ASC 606 to complex multi-element contracts including percentage-of-completion for construction projects.
Partner with Commercial, Legal, and Project teams during contract negotiations to assess financial impacts and optimize revenue recognition structures.
Establish and maintain robust accounting models for product and project warranties, incorporating historical data, engineering inputs, and failure rate analysis.
Lead end-to-end preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports — Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and Annual Proxy — including XBRL tagging and MD&A disclosures.
Manage the accounting, valuation, and reporting for all equity-based compensation plans (ASC 718), including monthly SBC expense, EPS, and deferred tax impacts.
Serve as the principal liaison to external auditors for technical accounting, equity, revenue, and SEC reporting areas.
Direct maintenance and execution of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX 404) for all owned cycles.
Drive continuous process improvements and automation within financial close and reporting workflows.
What you’ll bring:
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 or large national public accounting firm background combined with public company corporate accounting experience highly desirable.
Deep, authoritative knowledge of US GAAP (specifically ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 460/Warranty) and SEC reporting regulations.
Prior experience in manufacturing and/or construction (percentage-of-completion accounting) strongly preferred.
Proficiency with enterprise-grade ERP systems (Oracle) and specialized SEC reporting software (Workiva).
CPA license highly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required (Master’s/MBA preferred).
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical accounting concepts for executive and non-finance stakeholders.
Where you’ll work:
This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.
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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.
When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full-time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.
To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.
If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact accommodations@formenergy.com. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.
Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.
