Assistant Controller

Description

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, software utilization, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Help maintain and enforce effective internal controls across accounting operations. Support the documentation and testing of controls to ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting Support: Provide supporting data and analysis for the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes. Track departmental spending and assist in variance analysis.
• Month-End and Year-End Support: Execute key tasks within the month-end and year-end closing processes, including managing accruals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely completion of all close activities.
• Financial Reporting Assistance: Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements). Provide support for financial analysis projects and management reporting.
• Accounting Operations Execution: Manage the execution of specific accounting functions, such as overseeing the General Ledger reconciliation process, reviewing accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries.
• Audit Coordination: Serve as a key resource during internal and external financial audits, preparing requested documentation and schedules.

Requirements

• Exposure to public-company reporting.
• Large capital expenditure project experience and Power/Energy/Utility industry experience.
• Proven ability to perform financial analysis, interpret data, and prepare detailed reconciliations.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Start-up experience and Big 4 audit experience.
• Audit process implementation experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (experience with implementation is a plus), with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• CPA certification or actively pursuing.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to both corporate and public accounting environments.
• ERP implementation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Benefits

• 401k with company match
• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance