Hybrid Director, Corporate Accounting & Controls

The Nuclear Company; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 176,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy, plus H days

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an Assistant Controller (Director) to oversee corporate accounting across all lines of business, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The role drives the month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and internal controls enterprise-wide.

You will partner with accounting leaders and auditors to deliver audit-ready closes, maintain SOX readiness, and implement process improvements using AI and automation.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards across project-based services and capital-intensive development activities.
• Hands-on ownership of month-end close, including timelines, reconciliations, and reporting for multiple entities.
• Proven ability to coordinate external and internal audits and lead control testing and remediation.
• Experience implementing internal controls, including SOX readiness and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Close and financial reporting: ensure accurate corporate month-end/year-end close across all lines; improve close timelines and handoffs.
• Accounting operations: maintain general ledger integrity, oversee AP/AR, and manage intercompany activity.
• Project accounting: oversee project costs, CIP, capitalization, and project-level reporting.
• Internal controls: design and operate controls, support testing and remediation across operations.
• Audit: coordinate audits, manage PBC, and drive on-time completion.
• Budgeting/forecasting: provide data and analysis for annual budgeting and rolling forecasts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Intercompany accounting

Audit coordination

SOX readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an Assistant Controller (Director) to oversee corporate accounting across all lines of business, reporting to the Corporate Controller. The role drives the month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliation, and internal controls enterprise-wide.

You will partner with accounting leaders and auditors to deliver audit-ready closes, maintain SOX readiness, and implement process improvements using AI and automation.