Assistant Controller - Accounting

Enercon; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Enercon is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee key accounting operations, including GL, month-end close, and fixed asset accounting. You will lead a small team, ensure US GAAP compliance, and support audits and tax filings.

The role reports to the Corporate Controller and focuses on strengthening internal controls, processes, and financial reporting to support growth and accuracy across ENERCON’s financial operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• CPA required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading an accounting team.
• Public accounting experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage month-end close, GL, reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze technical accounting issues.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies & procedures.
• Manage the month-end close process including reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Assist in planning and coordinating audits, as required.
• Support tax provisions and tax returns as needed.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget.
• Lead staff development and provide coaching and feedback.
• Keep current on changes in US GAAP and reporting practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business analysis

MS Excel

Data analysis

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing Accounting Team. In this role, you will oversee key accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, lender reporting, tax filings, and internal controls. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will lead and develop a team of three while supporting audits, monitoring compliance with U.S. GAAP and other financial standards, and identifying opportunities to streamline accounting systems and processes. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the accuracy, efficiency, and continued growth of ENERCON’s financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze technical accounting issues
• Establish and maintain documented internal controls, policies & procedures
• Manage the month-end close process including monthly reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist in planning and coordinating quarterly and annual audits, as required
• Support external tax partners for tax provision and support sales and use tax returns or other returns, as required
• Assist in preparing the annual budget plan
• Assist with the various audits
• Streamline systems and processes and initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Oversee the training and development of staff, including providing the staff with the necessary guidance and training to fulfill their job responsibilities and giving them regular feedback on their job performance
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by keeping current on changes in accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and reporting practices
• Other duties as assigned based on business need

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication and demonstrable business analysis and presentation skills
• Hands on with attention to detail are critical
• Keen organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to multi-task essential
• High level knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work with large amounts of complex data
• Public accounting experience
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA required
• 10+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities, with minimum 3 years of experience leading an accounting team

Compensation Range

USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

Additional Information

ENERCON Services, Inc. (ENERCON) is powered by people who make a difference. We offer rewarding careers in a culture built on excellence, innovation, and growth.

The compensation range listed is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states. Compensation is aligned with applicable pay transparency requirements and reflects expected compensation at the time of posting.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. We ask all candidates this question to better understand work authorization and any potential sponsorship needs. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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