PROPWR Assistant Controller

PROPWR•Houston, TX

25d

About The Position

The PROPWR Assistant Controller supports the PROPWR Controller in overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for the PROPWR power and energy business unit. The role manages day-to-day accounting processes, helps ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains compliance with company policies and applicable requirements, and provides financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions. The position also supports the monthly close, revenue accounting, accounts receivable and payable analysis, budgeting and forecasting, asset accounting, audit coordination, and internal-control documentation. It contributes to process improvements and special projects, and requires travel to Midland, Texas for two to three days at quarter-end to support financial close and in-person coordination. The employee must attend required HSE training and safety meetings and use proper personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably supporting operational or business segment accounting.
Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
Ability to travel to Midland, Texas for 2–3 days at quarter-end to support financial close and in-person coordination.
Proficiency in accounting systems, databases, and Microsoft Office 365 applications, and ability to quickly learn new systems.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.

Responsibilities

Support the PROPWR Controller in the monthly close, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting work papers.
Manage PROPWR revenue accounting activities, including monthly revenue accruals, reconciliation of revenue reports, and intercompany or intersegment revenue transactions.
Monitor accounts receivable aging for the PROPWR business, ensuring timely billing and coordinating credit memos as needed.
Assist with analytical review of monthly operating results, investigate variances against budget and forecast, and explain those variances.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for the PROPWR segment in collaboration with the Controller and Finance team.
Review labor hours, headcount, and related cost reports for accuracy and reasonableness in collaboration with Operations.
Assist with accounts payable accrual analysis and preparation of related journal entries.
Collaborate with Fixed Asset and Finance teams to ensure accurate capitalization, tracking, and depreciation of PROPWR assets.
Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit requests, including documentation related to SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Document and support the maintenance of effective internal controls in compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance with applicable tax, accounting, and reporting requirements impacting the PROPWR business.
Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and ad hoc financial analysis as assigned.
Attend required HSE training sessions and safety meetings, maintain HSE compliance, and use proper personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.