Deputy CFO

Deep Fission is a nuclear technology company pioneering the development of a revolutionary deep borehole pressurized water reactor. We recently completed a private placement financing and Alternative Public Offering and are now operating as a public company while maintaining our startup agility and innovation focus. With strategic partnerships in place, strong private and public investment, and active engagement with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), we are executing our next phase of growth as we advance our groundbreaking nuclear technology toward commercial deployment. 

Job Summary

We are looking for a finance executive who can operate at the intersection of rigorous financial management and sophisticated investor engagement, and who is ready to assume overall CFO responsibilities as the company grows. The Deputy CFO will serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, owning core financial operations while leading the company’s investor relations function and serving as a key voice to the capital markets. 

In this role, you will be helping shape how investors, analysts, and the broader market understand Deep Fission’s story. This role sits at the center of finance, strategy, and communications, with real influence over how the company presents itself as it grows into its public-company identity. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Investor Relations 
  • Lead the development and execution of Deep Fission’s investor relations strategy, including quarterly earnings communications, investor presentations, and ongoing shareholder engagement 
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors, analysts, and financial media, building relationships and ensuring consistent, accurate messaging about the company’s financial position and strategic direction 
  • Prepare and deliver earnings call materials, investor day presentations, press releases, and other external-facing financial communications in coordination with legal, communications, and the executive team 
  • Monitor analyst coverage, investor sentiment, and peer company communications to inform messaging and ensure Deep Fission is well-positioned in the capital markets 
  • Partner with legal counsel to ensure all investor communications comply with SEC disclosure requirements and Regulation FD 
• Financial Operations & Reporting 
  • Partner with the CFO to manage all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting 
  • Oversee the preparation of board materials, investor reporting packages, and fundraising or secondary offering documentation 
  • Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance of all financial statements and SEC filings, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K submissions 
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models to support business planning, scenario analysis, and capital allocation decisions 
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, legal counsel, banking partners, and key financial vendors 
  • Work closely with the COO to align financial planning cycles with operational roadmaps, ensuring near-term cash management and longer-term capital allocation decisions reflect actual operational timelines and constraints 
  • Partner with the COO to develop and maintain operational financial frameworks, including unit economics, capacity planning models, and cost-per-output metrics that connect financial performance to operational execution 
• Financial Infrastructure & Leadership 
  • Drive the continued implementation and optimization of financial systems, controls, and processes as Deep Fission scales 
  • Support compliance with government contracting, grant reporting, and regulatory financial requirements as applicable 
  • Develop and mentor the finance team, building organizational depth and bench strength over time 
  • Be prepared to step into and assume overall CFO responsibilities, serving as acting CFO in the absence of the CFO and representing the finance function with investors, partners, and the board 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• MBA (or equivalent) and CPA strongly preferred 
• 8 to 12 years of progressive finance experience, including at least 3 years in a senior finance leadership role (Deputy CFO, VP Finance, Controller, CFO, or equivalent) 
• Demonstrated experience in investor relations at a public company, including direct involvement in earnings communications, analyst relationships, and SEC compliance 
• Comfortable in a start up environment with change
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls in a public company environment 
• Proven ability to build financial infrastructure from the ground up or during periods of rapid growth and change 
• Strong financial modeling, FP&A, and executive-level reporting capabilities 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills — you are as comfortable presenting to a room of institutional investors as you are reviewing a reconciliation 
• High integrity and an ownership mentality, with demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity in fast-moving, pre-commercial environments where resourcefulness matters as much as expertise

Desired Skills & Experience: 

• Experience in venture-backed, high-growth, or regulated industry environments such as nuclear, energy, aerospace, defense, or biotech 
• Prior experience supporting a company through its first one to two years of life as a public company, including the transition from private reporting standards 
• Familiarity with capital markets dynamics relevant to deep tech or energy infrastructure companies 
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal, government relations, and communications teams on disclosure and external affairs matters 

Our Commitment: 

Deep Fission is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds who share our passion for advancing clean nuclear energy and creating a sustainable future. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.