Assistant Controller – Power

Liberty Energy•Denver, CO

16h•$175,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Summary of Position: The Assistant Controller – Power Business is a key financial leader supporting accounting and reporting for the construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations of Liberty’s power generation business. This role works closely with the Corporate Controller, SVP of Power Generation, construction management leadership, and plant management teams to ensure efficient financial processes, accurate accounting, and a strong internal control environment. The position oversees accounting for capital construction projects, plant operations, joint venture (JV) structures, power sales/settlements, and back-office functions. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely financial and JV/partnership reporting, maintaining robust accounting processes, supporting operational and commercial decision-making, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and JV/partner agreements.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally in power generation, energy infrastructure, or capital-intensive businesses (including 5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience).
Experience with construction accounting, power plant operations accounting, wholesale and retail electricity market operations, and JV structures strongly preferred.
Extensive knowledge of Tier 1 ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and experience in high- transaction environments.
Strong understanding of capital project accounting, fixed assets, inventory/spares management, and cost tracking.
Proven ability to supervise and develop accounting teams.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
CPA required.
Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to partner effectively with operational, engineering, construction, commercial, and executive teams.
Effective and decisive decision-making skills
Attention to detail
Cultural awareness
Business acumen
Customer/Client focus
Critical evaluation
Positive attitude
Organizational and prioritization skills
Communication skills
Accountability
Ethical practice
Patience
Flexibility
Must be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs

Responsibilities

Oversee all facets of accounting for the Company’s newly developed distributed power generation business, including accounting for and building the team to account for the EPC phase, plant operations, gas and electricity market transactions, and JV/partnership transactions and reporting.
Oversee capital project accounting for new power plants, upgrades, and major maintenance projects. Ensure accurate tracking of construction-in-progress (CIP), budget vs. actual reporting, project cost forecasting, and capitalization policies.
Oversee transition from construction to commercial operations, including asset capitalization.
Lead accounting for daily plant operations, including fuel, consumables, maintenance, labor, and overhead. Ensure accurate inventory valuation for spares, consumables, and critical parts. Prepare and review O&M cost reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis. Support plant managers with financial insights and operational decision analysis.
Manage all joint venture (JV) financial reporting, including capital calls, distributions, JV accounting, and partner communications. Ensure compliance with JV agreements, covenants, and timelines. Support JV audits.
Manage the lifecycle of trades post-execution, including processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation for financial and physical transactions
Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and risk management reporting.
Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure audit compliance. Develop monthly reporting packages and KPI dashboards. Review power related contracts for accounting implications
Process Improvement & Systems.