Controller

Last Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy is seeking a Controller in Austin, Texas to lead the accounting function for their micro modular nuclear power projects. This role will manage the full accounting process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10 years of accounting experience, a CPA, and strong expertise in NetSuite. They will also develop and oversee accounting policies and team members to support the company’s growth.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in a regulated capital project environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting close process, including journal entries and month-end reporting.
• Oversee and develop the accounting team.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and internal controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

NetSuite expertise

Project accounting

Audit preparation

Team management

Education

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Last Energy is building the financial infrastructure to support development of micro modular nuclear power plants. As Controller, this role will own the accounting function, maintaining the processes, controls, and systems that support project and financial reporting.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
• Maintain a chart of accounts, cost coding structure, and accounting policies
• Oversee and develop the accounting team, including the staff accountants, project accountants, etc.
• Ensure audit-ready documentation and internal controls are in place at all times, commensurate with a highly regulated industry environment
• Administer and optimize NetSuite as the company's ERP, ensuring the system scales with project activity
• Oversee corporate expenses, card spend controls, and related reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and accurate project cost allocation
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory bodies
• Enforce and enhance procurement accounting controls
• Support project financing, bonding, and insurance requests with organized, accurate financial documentation
• Develop and enhance accounting policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in aControlleror AssistantControllerrole
• CPA required
• Experience in construction, energy, defense, nuclear, or another highly regulated capital project environment strongly preferred
• Deep NetSuite expertise — you have configured, optimized, and scaled NetSuite in a prior role
• Strong understanding of construction or project accounting, including job costing, committed costs, budget management, and procurement accounting
• Experience with SOX control systems
• Technical accounting experience to support PCAOB-level audits
• Proven ability to build accounting processes and controls in a lean or startup environment
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams