What you’ll do

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for assigned production shops within the manufacturing plant, ensuring alignment with overall business strategy
• Serve as in-house senior financial consultant to directors and plant leadership, providing strategic insights to drive financial and headcount target achievement
• Oversee and challenge financial forecasts throughout the year, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies
• Direct and optimize month-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate standards
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems, tools, and processes to enhance efficiency and data quality
• Build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships across divisions, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial objectives
• Lead in-depth variance analysis on key financial metrics, delivering actionable insights to senior management
• Monitor, interpret, and clearly communicate financial performance against KPIs, highlighting trends and business implications
• Consolidate and present financial results and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders
• Act as a key representative of the finance organization, driving and implementing finance-related initiatives across the plant
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and robustness of financial data used in business cases and decision-making processes
• Execute additional strategic and operational responsibilities as assigned by senior management
• Perform other duties assigned by management

Location & Travel Expectations:

• This role will be based out of the Scout Motors location in Columbia, South Carolina. 
• This role requires 4-5 days per week in the office, with regular in-person meetings and events. 
• Applicants should expect that the role will require the ability to convene with Scout colleagues in person and travel to participate in events on behalf of the company from time to time.
• Travel: Domestic and international travel required, approximately 10 % of the time. Valid driver's license required. Passport required.

What you’ll bring 

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring: 

• BA/BS/BBA in Finance, Accounting or business degree
• 8+ years of experience in a financial, FP&A, controlling or accounting role
• 8+ years of professional experience in the manufacturing environment (preferably in automotive industry)
• Extensive expertise in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to distill complex financial matters into clear, concise executive summaries
• Demonstrates critical self-assessment and continuous improvement mindset
• Proven strategic thinking and advanced problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on driving business outcomes
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders through effective interpersonal, presentation, and written communication
• Demonstrates sound judgment and adaptability, balancing collaboration and assertiveness to support optimal financial decision-making in dynamic environments
• Prior experience in SAP or similar ERP systems

What you'll gain

The benefits of joining Scout include the chance to build products and a company from the ground up.  This is a chance to create something new and lasting – with an iconic brand at its foundation.  In addition, Scout provides competitive compensation and benefits to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. Program specifics are detailed in company policies and employee benefit guides, select highlights:

• Competitive insurance including:
  • Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with:
  • An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including:
  • 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
  • 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
  • Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave

Pay Transparency

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial Base Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00

Internal Leveling Code: IC8

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role

The Assistant Controller will play a critical, hands-on role in the daily accounting operations and financial reporting of the organization. Working closely with and reporting to the Controller, this position requires a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial analysis, and internal control best practices. 

The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in managing the month-end close process, assisting with the preparation of accurate financial statements, and ensuring transactional accounting compliance. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and drive process efficiencies within the finance department of a rapidly scaling organization as it develops. 

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements). Provide support for financial analysis projects and management reporting. 
• Accounting Operations Execution: Manage the execution of specific accounting functions, such as overseeing the General Ledger reconciliation process, reviewing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries. 
• Month-End and Year-End Support: Execute key tasks within the month-end and year-end closing processes, including managing accruals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely completion of all close activities. 
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Help maintain and enforce effective internal controls across accounting operations. Support the documentation and testing of controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. 
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Provide supporting data and analysis for the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes. Track departmental spending and assist in variance analysis. 
• Audit Coordination: Serve as a key resource during internal and external financial audits, preparing requested documentation and schedules. 
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, software utilization, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy. 

Experience

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to both corporate and public accounting environments. 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• Demonstrated strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards. 
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with implementation is a plus), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills. 
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis, interpret data, and prepare detailed reconciliations. 
• Strongly preferred:
  • CPA certification or actively pursuing.
  • ERP implementation experience.
  • Start-up experience and Big 4 audit experience.
  • Large capital expenditure project experience and Power/Energy/Utility industry experience.
  • Audit process implementation experience. 
  • Exposure to public-company reporting. 

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range
The estimated starting salary range for this role is $118,000 - $140,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role. 

EEO Statement
The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

As an Controller, you will own all accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting processes while contributing to the growth and operational maturity of a high-growth, private equity-backed business. You will drive timely financial operations, implement scalable systems, and support audits and compliance. In addition, you will also be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day business operations of the organization including but not limited to employee management/administration, new business and growth initiatives, and contract administration. You will serve as a crucial operator and thought partner within the business both as a leader for its employees, as well as a representative of the holding company. We are looking for someone who is excited to own the numbers, excel in an entrepreneurial environment supported by proven playbooks, and who has a can-do attitude to truly operate and manage a growing business.

This role will report to the CEO in South Carolina, and will be expected to work Eastern hours. 

Role Expectations:

• Own the finance and accounting function, including financial reporting and month-end close, payroll and time-keeping management, budgeting and forecasting, invoicing and payables, and process improvement. This is inclusive of both oversight and execution of these functions.
• Own the business operations of the company, including contracts administration, benefits administration, and employee management (culture building, retention activities).
• Serve as company representative alongside the business’ President/Founder to the Board of Directors – deliver management insights, analyses, and strategic plans.
• Support in business development activities to augment the company’s new contract capture function.
• Demonstrate strong financial acumen, including financial statement preparation and audit leadership.
• Apply advanced Excel and modeling command, creating error-proof templates, controls, and model checks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve 15%+ YoY revenue and EBITDA growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders, founders, and the Lyra ecosystem.
• Willing to work Eastern hours.

Desired Attributes:

• Financial leader who enjoys problem solving and excels in ambiguous environments
• Ultra-accountability and ownership mindset – someone that “wants the ball” and deliver successful outcomes
• Strong EQ and a growth mindset
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and get involved in all aspects of running a business from vision setting to tactical execution
• Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail
• Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes

Qualifications:

• 6 years of experience in accounting, with a strong understanding of financial statement preparation, multi-entity consolidation, and GAAP compliance
• Experience in public accounting high preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven ability to identify and address data anomalies, ensuring accuracy and consistency in financial reports
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial insights to finance leaders
• Experience leading or supporting financial audits and meeting tax requirements
• Enthusiasm to continue to scale an organization
• Energized by a high-growth environment and opportunity for increased responsibility
• Comfortable with ambiguity
• Ability to communicate complex information at varying levels of detail
• Spirit of continuous improvement to implement new processes

The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000, based on qualifications and experience.