Corporate Controller

Nexus Power; South Salt Lake (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company participation

Paid time off

Company holidays

On-site office in Salt Lake City

Job summary

Nexus Power in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. The ideal candidate holds a CPA, has deep U.S.

GAAP knowledge, and leads a high-performing accounting team in a private-equity backed environment. You will partner with the CFO and executive leadership to drive accurate monthly closes, GAAP-compliant statements, audits, and process improvements across general ledger, payroll, receivables, payables,

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years with a national or regional public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience with ASC 805 purchase accounting.
• Experience leading monthly financial close and reporting processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare GAAP compliant financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Coordinate annual audits with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee daily accounting functions (GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, etc.).
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.

Skills

Public accounting experience

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

CPA license

Tools

Excel

Job description

The Corporate Controller is responsible for all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting activities of the Company. This position requires a technically strong CPA who is equally comfortable managing complex accounting issues and rolling up their sleeves to ensure the accounting department operates efficiently every day.

The ideal candidate has a public accounting background, possesses excellent knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and has experience with revenue recognition and purchase accounting in a growing organization. This individual will partner closely with the CFO and executive leadership while leading a high-performing accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Prepare timely and accurate GAAP financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and work directly with external auditors.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting.

Accounting Operations:

• Oversee and document all daily accounting functions, including:
• General ledger
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Cash management
• Fixed assets
• Payroll accounting
• Account reconciliations
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close activities.
• Review journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

Technical Accounting:

• Serve as the Company's technical accounting resource.
• Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition guidance to project-based and service revenue.
• Account for acquisitions, including purchase accounting under ASC 805.
• Evaluate complex accounting transactions and prepare accounting memoranda as needed.
• Research and implement new accounting standards.

Leadership:

• Establish accountability and high performance throughout the accounting function.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with operations and business leaders to support informed financial decision-making.

Business Partnership:

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Assist the CFO with board reporting and lender reporting requirements.
• Participate in acquisition integration activities.
• Support ERP and financial system enhancements.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• 5+ years with a national or regional public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition.
• Experience with purchase accounting (ASC 805) related to business acquisitions.
• Experience leading monthly financial close and financial reporting processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What We're Looking For

This is not a desk-only leadership role. We are seeking a Controller who enjoys understanding every aspect of the accounting function and is willing to stay close to the daily accounting operations. The successful candidate will balance technical accounting expertise with operational execution and will be committed to building a best-in-class accounting organization.

The ideal candidate is:

• Technically strong and detail-oriented.
• Hands-on and engaged in daily accounting activities.
• An effective leader who develops people and improves processes.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment.
• Able to balance strategic thinking with operational execution.
• Full-time, in-office position.
• Office located in Salt Lake City, Utah.
• Occasional travel may be required to support acquisitions, audits, or company meetings.
• 401(k) with company participation.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a growing private equity-backed organization.