Chief Financial Officer

Kronos Fusion Energy • Full-time • Pasadena, CA, US • 1w ago

About Kronos Fusion Energy

Kronos Fusion Energy is redefining the global energy landscape by pioneering aneutronic fusion technology—a paradigm shift that eliminates neutron radiation, enabling clean, scalable, and high-efficiency power generation for urban grids, industrial applications, deep-space infrastructure, and defense operations. With fusion energy poised to become the dominant power source of the 21st century, we are seeking a world-class Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to guide the financial strategy behind the deployment of the most advanced energy technology of our time.

This is not just a finance role—it is an opportunity to shape the infrastructure behind the next great industrial revolution. The CFO of Kronos will be at the forefront of capital formation, financial structuring, and strategic scaling, fueling a mission to redefine how humanity powers its future.

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary and action-oriented Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team and drive the financial strategy at Kronos Fusion Energy. The CFO will be a strategic partner to the CEO, responsible for securing the capital and structuring the financial operations needed to achieve our aggressive growth trajectory. This role is crucial in ensuring we have the financial foundation to develop, manufacture, and deploy fusion energy systems globally. The ideal candidate will combine deep financial expertise with a passion for innovation, guiding our finances through rapid expansion while maintaining discipline and foresight. If you thrive in high-growth deep-tech environments and are excited to enable the fusion energy revolution through strategic finance, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Capital Raising & Investor Relations

· Spearhead Series B financing and subsequent funding rounds, ensuring sufficient capital for sustained growth and technology deployment. Build strong relationships with investors, communicate our vision and progress, and secure the resources needed to accelerate each phase of commercialization.

2. Strategic Financial Planning

Lead long-range financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with Kronos’s three-phase commercialization strategy. Ensure each phase – from R&D and prototype (Phase 1) to pilot plants (Phase 2) and mass deployment (Phase 3) – is fully funded and financially optimized, with clear milestones and ROI targets.

3. Financial Frameworks for Scaling

Establish robust financial frameworks and controls to scale manufacturing and deployment of fusion energy systems. Implement cost optimization programs to improve efficiency (e.g. reducing cost per reactor and levelized cost of energy) while supporting rapid production ramp-up and global site development.

4. Regulatory Navigation & Incentives

Proactively navigate energy sector regulatory requirements and leverage government subsidies, grants, and incentives (such as clean energy tax credits or R&D grants). Ensure compliance with financial regulations and positioning Kronos to maximize available financial advantages in different jurisdictions.

5. Partnership & Stakeholder Management

Structure strategic financial partnerships and agreements with governments, industry partners, and corporate stakeholders. Forge alliances (public-private partnerships, joint ventures, etc.) that provide long-term financing stability, including collaborations with government agencies, utility companies, and global corporations to support large-scale fusion projects.

6. Risk Management

Develop and implement comprehensive risk mitigation strategies for large-scale infrastructure investments. Manage financial risks related to project execution, supply chain, and scaling – including insurance coverage, hedging of key commodities or currencies, and contingency planning for cost overruns or delays. Establish supply chain financing solutions to ensure key suppliers can scale with us without disrupting cash flow.

7. Operational Financial Leadership

Oversee all aspects of financial operations – from accounting and audit to treasury and tax – ensuring financial discipline and transparency. Implement systems and KPIs to track performance, and institute rigorous financial controls that protect assets while enabling agile decision-making. Balance the need for strict cost control with the imperative to invest in innovation, R&D, and talent to drive long-term growth.

8. Team Building & Leadership

Build and mentor a high-performing finance team capable of supporting a complex, growing enterprise. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration with technical and operational teams. Serve as a thought partner to the executive leadership, providing insight on financial implications of strategic choices and ensuring cross-functional alignment on goals.

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Background

MBA or advanced degree in finance, business, or a related field preferred (or equivalent executive experience). Proven leadership experience in deep-tech, energy, or infrastructure finance, ideally as a CFO or senior finance executive in a high-growth company or innovative industrial venture.

Fundraising Track Record

Demonstrated success in securing growth-stage funding (Series B, C, and beyond), including dealing with venture capital, private equity, strategic investors, and/or government funding programs. Experience managing large-scale capital allocation (tens to hundreds of millions of dollars) to support company growth and complex projects.

Industry & Scaling Expertise

Strong familiarity with scaling industrial or energy technologies. Experience navigating the financial complexities of frontier innovation – such as long R&D cycles, hardware manufacturing, and large capital expenditures. Knowledge of energy markets, project finance, and infrastructure development is a major plus.

Strategic & Analytical Skills

Exceptional strategic thinking and financial modeling skills. Ability to develop long-term financial strategies that balance growth and risk. Adept at scenario planning, forecasting under uncertainty, and guiding the company through financial inflection points (e.g., commercialization, international expansion).

Operational Discipline

Hands-on experience building financial processes and controls in a scaling organization. Able to implement effective financial systems for budgeting, reporting, and compliance. Detail-oriented and data-driven, with a commitment to accuracy and integrity in financial reporting.

Stakeholder Communication

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to interface with investors, boards, regulatory bodies, and technical teams alike. Can clearly articulate complex financial information and strategic rationales to diverse stakeholders, and inspire confidence and alignment.

Leadership & Teamwork

A collaborative leader who can inspire and elevate cross-functional teams. Comfortable in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Passionate about the clean energy revolution and able to instill that passion in others through financial stewardship and vision.

Why Join Kronos Fusion Energy?

Joining Kronos Fusion Energy as CFO means playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of energy. You will be at the financial helm of a company intent on delivering one of the most transformative technologies of our time. This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial acumen to accelerate the commercialization of fusion power, working alongside a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs. If you are driven by innovation, undaunted by big challenges, and excited to build the financial architecture for a planet-changing mission, we want to hear from you. Together, we will ignite an energy revolution.

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