Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting

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.

Form energy is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. In this critical leadership role, you will be the principal subject matter expert for U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting. You will oversee the preparation and filing of all external financial reports, lead complex technical accounting assessments, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

This role requires a proactive leader with a strong public accounting background, deep technical expertise, and the ability to partner cross-functionally with Legal, Investor Relations, FP&A, and executive leadership.

This role is hybrid and will need to work from either our Berkeley, CA, Somerville, MA, or Weirton, WV office 3 days per week.

• SEC & External Financial Reporting

  • Lead the preparation, review, and filing of all external financial reports in compliance with SEC regulations, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and Proxy Statements.

  • Oversee the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A).

  • Review the financial deliverables for quarterly earnings releases, investor presentations, and script materials, partnering closely with Investor Relations.

  • Manage the XBRL tagging process and coordinate with external filing agents (e.g., Workiva/Wdesk, Active Disclosure).

  • Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of EPS, share-based compensation, and equity roll-forwards.

  Technical Accounting & Policy

  • Serve as the company’s internal subject matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP matters and emerging accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, business combinations, debt/equity transactions, and impairment).

  • Research, evaluate, and document technical accounting conclusions in comprehensive whitepapers and accounting memos.

  • Lead the accounting assessment and integration for M&A activities, divestitures, and other strategic corporate transactions.

  • Develop, maintain, and update the company’s global accounting policies manual to ensure consistency across the organization.

  Audit, Controls, & Compliance

  • Act as the primary liaison with external auditors,…