Controller: Build Finance Systems for Next-Gen Nuclear

Praxt Talent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxt Talent is seeking a Controller to own accounting end-to-end for a capital-intensive energy venture in Austin. You will run the close and simultaneously implement scalable processes, controls, and reporting for audits, financing, and project work.

This build role demands NetSuite mastery, team-building, and strong IFRS-equivalent experience with SOX/PCAOB readiness. Expect ownership from ground up and substantial impact on growth.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience with 2+ years as Controller or Assistant Controller in a public company.
• Active CPA license in any state.
• Experience reviewing and filing 10-K and 10-Q for SEC filings.
• Background in regulated, capital-project environments (construction, energy, defense, nuclear) is a plus.
• Hands-on NetSuite depth and prior configuration/optimization.
• Strong project accounting knowledge including job costing and procurement.
• Experience with SOX controls and PCAOB-level audits.
• Proven track record building accounting processes and controls in lean/early-stage settings.
• Experience leading and growing accounting teams.
• IPO readiness or exposure to early-stage companies.

Responsibilities

• Own the full close including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting.
• Define and refine chart of accounts, cost-coding structure, and accounting policies.
• Lead and grow the accounting team (staff accountants, project accountants, etc.).
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and strong internal controls for a regulated business.
• Administer, optimize, and scale NetSuite as the project activity grows.
• Manage corporate expenses, card-spend controls, and allocations to projects.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory bodies.
• Enforce procurement accounting controls and strengthen processes.
• Ensure clean financial documentation to support project financing and insurance requests.
• Continuously improve accounting policies and procedures as the business scales.

Skills

CPA license

Public company exp

SOX controls

Regulated environment

NetSuite depth

Project accounting

Team leadership

IPO readiness

PCAOB audits

Capital-project accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Praxt Talent is seeking a Controller to own accounting end-to-end for a capital-intensive energy venture in Austin. You will run the close and simultaneously implement scalable processes, controls, and reporting for audits, financing, and project work.

This build role demands NetSuite mastery, team-building, and strong IFRS-equivalent experience with SOX/PCAOB readiness. Expect ownership from ground up and substantial impact on growth.