Design and maintain financial systems infrastructure, lead system integrations, optimize finance systems, and ensure compliance with internal controls and data security.
The Company
At Valar Atomics, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Our mission is to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable—unlocking abundant energy for industry, hydrogen, and next-generation manufacturing. We are a team of builders, engineers, and operators who believe nuclear energy should be fast to deploy, factory-made, and built for the real world. Our first pilot plant in Orangeville, Utah will demonstrate how advanced nuclear systems and fuel fabrication can power the future. Joining Valar Atomics means becoming part of a company where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level.
The Role
We are looking for a skilled Finance Systems Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the technical infrastructure that powers our financial operations. You will serve as the bridge between finance and technology, ensuring our financial systems are reliable, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
Key Responsibilities
• Administer, configure, and optimize core finance systems (ERP, WMS, MES, FP&A platforms, billing systems, etc.)
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Engineering, and IT teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions
• Lead system integrations between financial platforms and other enterprise tools (CRM, HRIS and Equity, MES, data warehouses, etc.)
• Develop and maintain data pipelines, automated workflows, and reporting infrastructure to support financial planning, closing, and consolidation processes
• Identify and resolve system issues, data integrity problems, and process bottlenecks
• Manage system upgrades, patches, and change management processes with minimal disruption to operations
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and data security standards
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, data dictionaries, and user guides
• Evaluate and recommend new tools or vendors to improve the efficiency and scalability of financial systems
• Bring a "no job too small" mindset, contributing to a variety of projects and initiatives that support the growth of the business within the general scope of the role.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in finance systems design and architecture, ERP administration, or a similar technical role
• Demonstrated experience with project scoping and management, including requirement gathering, solution assessments, and stakeholder buy-offs.
• Hands-on experience with one or more major ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle,etc.)
• Strong SQL skills and experience working with financial data models
• Familiarity with system integration approaches (APIs, ETL pipelines, middleware)
• Solid understanding of core accounting and finance concepts (GL, AP/AR, revenue recognition, consolidations, projects, manufacturing)
Preferred Skills & Experience
• Experience in manufacturing, physical asset management, and regulated environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills, possessing ability to align leaders on priorities, risks, and optionality’s
• Prior involvement in ERP and financial tool assessment and selection processes
• Experience supporting multi-entity, multi-currency and global operations
• Scripting or programming skills (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
• Experience supporting SOX compliance or financial audits
• Familiarity with BI/reporting tools (Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
Salary
$130,000—$200,000 USD
Top Skills
APIs
Billing Systems
Erp
Etl Pipelines
Fp&A Platforms
JavaScript
Looker
Mes
Middleware
Power BI
Python
SQL
Tableau
Wms
Valar Atomics El Segundo, California, USA Office
El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
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