Thea Energy

Accounting Manager

• Own the corporate accounting function and complete timely, accurate month-end and year-end financial closes.
• Architect and oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor onboarding and purchase order (PO) management to the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.
• Lead the implementation of a scalable financial infrastructure (ERP/Procurement tools) built on robust systems and processes.
• Prepare comprehensive financial statements, manage accounting data feeding business insights, and assist in preparing board decks and investor reporting materials.
• Collaborate with FP&A to conduct variance analysis, understand spend velocity, and prepare quarterly and annual cash forecasts.
• Lead grant and debt administration, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including reporting and the preparation of reimbursement requests for government or private funding.
• Maintain the fixed asset register to track R&D capital expenditures.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness, and coordinate with external partners to manage federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risk and develop standard operating procedures for all accounting and procurement workflows.
• Lead the preparation and documentation for Federal and State R&D Tax Credits; collaborate with engineering teams to capture qualifying activities and costs to maximize tax incentives. Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance and manage exemption certificates for R&D-related purchases.

Accounting Associate