Assistant Controller

Position Summary Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller serves as the Controller's strategic business partner, leading day-to-day accounting operations while driving transformation, standardization, automation, and integration initiatives across the organization. The role is expected to identify opportunities to improve financial processes through technology and data-driven decision making while establishing controls to ensure financial accuracy. Key Responsibilities - Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. - Oversee General Ledger accounting, reconciliations, consolidations, and financial statement preparation. - Manage, coach, and develop the accounting team while building a high-performance culture. - Maintain compliance with SOX, corporate accounting policies, and internal controls. - Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Operations, Procurement, HR, IT, and Internal Audit. - Support external audits and regulatory reporting. - Develop scalable business processes for accounting period close that ensure accuracy when dealing with tight deadlines. - Drive accounting automation, ERP optimization, and continuous process improvement. - Research and document technical accounting matters including revenue recognition, leases, and complex transactions. - Support budgeting, forecasting, capital investment reviews, and strategic initiatives. - Provide financial leadership for energy-industry topics including project accounting, asset capitalization, operational cost analysis, and infrastructure investments. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master's preferred. - CPA strongly preferred. - 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience with public accounting and/or large corporate environments. - 3-5+ years leading accounting teams. - Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting. - Experience with ERP systems. - Public accounting experience preferred. Leadership Competencies - Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style. - Excellent communication and executive presentation skills. - Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for automation and standardization. - Ability to influence across functions and build trusted partnerships. - High integrity and sound professional judgment. Success in the First Year - Improve close efficiency and reporting quality. - Standardize accounting processes across the organization. - Strengthen internal controls. - Identify meaningful automation opportunities. - Support integration initiatives. - Develop accounting talent and succession plans.