Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can\'t wait.
What You Will Be Doing
You will lead Helion’s Accounts Payable function, ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments, while building scalable processes that can keep pace with a rapidly growing company. You will report to the Controller, and this is an onsite role at our Everett, WA office. You Will
Manage the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, from invoice processing and payment execution to reporting and controls Develop and lead AP team that supports Helion’s operations Collaborate across Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving to resolve issues and improve workflow efficiency Oversee Helion’s corporate credit card and travel & expense programs, including policy development and system administration in Ramp Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, system enhancements, and KPI reporting in partnership with the Controller and CFO Support external financial audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, including annual 1099 filings Required Skills
8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a management role Proven success leading AP functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp, including process design and optimization Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and spend management best practices Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash forecasts Note:
This is an onsite role in Everett, WA. #LI-Onsite Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion\'s compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity—ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. This is an exempt salaried role. Annual Base Pay $110,000 - $140,000 USD Benefits (examples) Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipend Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Helion Energy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran\'s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability (Form CC-305) including eligibility questions and disability status sections are provided for federal compliance purposes. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring. PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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You will lead Helion’s Accounts Payable function, ensure timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments, while building scalable processes that can keep pace with a rapidly growing company. You will report to the Controller, and this is an onsite role at our Everett, WA office. You Will
Manage the full Accounts Payable lifecycle, from invoice processing and payment execution to reporting and controls Develop and lead AP team that supports Helion’s operations Collaborate across Supply Chain, Inventory Management, and Receiving to resolve issues and improve workflow efficiency Oversee Helion’s corporate credit card and travel & expense programs, including policy development and system administration in Ramp Drive continuous improvement through process optimization, system enhancements, and KPI reporting in partnership with the Controller and CFO Support external financial audits and ensure compliance with internal controls and tax requirements, including annual 1099 filings Required Skills
8+ years of progressive Accounts Payable experience, including 3+ years in a management role Proven success leading AP functions in high-growth, technology-driven environments Hands-on experience with Tipalti and/or Ramp, including process design and optimization Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and spend management best practices Experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and cash forecasts Note:
This is an onsite role in Everett, WA. #LI-Onsite Total Compensation and Benefits
Helion\'s compensation package includes a competitively benchmarked base salary, meaningful equity grants, and comprehensive benefits. Final compensation is determined through a holistic evaluation of your experience, qualifications, and our commitment to internal equity—ensuring fairness and transparency across our teams. This is an exempt salaried role. Annual Base Pay $110,000 - $140,000 USD Benefits (examples) Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days) 10 paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break Up to 5% employer 401(k) match Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks) Annual wellness stipend Helion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know. Voluntary Self-Identification
For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file. As set forth in Helion Energy’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. Classification of protected categories is as follows: A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability. A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran\'s discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service. An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense. An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985. Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability (Form CC-305) including eligibility questions and disability status sections are provided for federal compliance purposes. Completion is voluntary and will not affect hiring. PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.
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