Assistant Controller

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

10h•$118,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will play a critical, hands-on role in the organization’s daily accounting operations and financial reporting. Reporting to and working closely with the Controller, this position requires a strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial analysis, and internal control best practices. The Assistant Controller will be instrumental in managing the month-end close process, assisting with the preparation of accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance across transactional accounting activities. In addition, this position will support the accounting and reporting needs of the company’s growing nuclear services business segment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills, drive process efficiencies, and contribute to the continued growth of the finance function within a rapidly scaling organization. NOTE: This role can work a hybrid schedule out of our Washington, DC or Columbia, SC office. Candidates should be within commuting distance of one of these locations or open to relocation.

Requirements

Typically 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with the depth of experience and demonstrated capabilities being more important than years alone.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems, along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis, interpret financial data, and prepare detailed account reconciliations.
Proven experience supporting a consistent, accurate month-end close process and can point to examples of improving close timelines, handoffs, or overall execution.
A track record of digging into financial results, reconciliations, and accounting issues to identify discrepancies and resolve problems at the source.
Experience building, documenting, or improving accounting processes and internal controls in an evolving environment.
Examples of identifying and implementing process or system improvements that increased accuracy, visibility, or efficiency.
Experience translating financial information into clear, useful insights that support business decision-making.
A practical, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving—you use the data available, determine the best path forward, and execute.
Comfort operating in a hands-on environment where you may need to build a process, improve an existing one, or jump into the details to get something across the finish line.
A strong appreciation for financial controls and accounting discipline while still looking for ways to make processes more efficient and scalable.
A desire to contribute to a mission-driven organization working to bring reliable, clean baseload nuclear power to the world.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to corporate and/or public accounting environments is preferred.
CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification
Start-up or high-growth company experience
Power, energy, or utility industry experience
Experience supporting large capital expenditure projects
ERP implementation experience
Services or project-based revenue recognition and job cost accounting experience
Audit process implementation experience
Big 4 public accounting experience
Exposure to public-company reporting requirements

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Provide support for financial analysis projects and management reporting.
Manage the execution of specific accounting functions, such as overseeing the general ledger reconciliation process, reviewing accounts payable and accounts receivable, and ensuring the accuracy of complex journal entries.
Execute key tasks within the month-end and year-end close processes, including managing accruals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring timely completion of close activities.
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.
Provide supporting data and analysis for annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes.
Track departmental spending and assist with variance analysis.
Support the accounting and reporting needs of the company’s growing nuclear services business segment.
Assist with project/job cost tracking, services revenue recognition, and segment-level reporting and analysis.
Serve as a key resource during internal and external financial audits, preparing requested documentation and schedules.
Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, systems utilization, and documentation to increase efficiency and accuracy.