Assistant Controller - Energy Finance & Close Lead

ProPetro Services, Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ProPetro Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the PROPWR power and energy business unit. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls with the Controller and Finance team in Houston.

The role requires at least five years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CMA is preferred. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, audit support, and quarterly close coordination, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• 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; ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to travel to Midland, TX 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; ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the PROPWR Controller in the monthly close process, including preparation and review of 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 coordination of credit memos as needed.
• Assist with analytical review of monthly operating results to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records; investigate and explain variances against budget and forecast.
• 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 with collaboration from 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 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
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) by attending all required HSE training sessions, safety meetings, and always utilize proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit processes

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

CMA

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Accounting software

Job description

ProPetro Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the PROPWR power and energy business unit. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls with the Controller and Finance team in Houston.

The role requires at least five years of progressive accounting experience; CPA or CMA is preferred. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, audit support, and quarterly close coordination, including