Assistant Controller - Innova People

NOTE: This position will be based out of the Houston, TX office.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Assistant Controller reports to the Director, Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations and related personnel, management of the month-end close process, overseeing all transactions related to the general ledger, and reviewing general ledger reconciliations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Maintain general ledger, including review and approval of journal entries, cash payments, cash receipts, accounts payable vouchers and accounts receivable invoices
2. Manage the monthly close process including oversight of the supplier, payroll and other expense accrual processes and ensuring that team month-end close deadlines are met
3. Manage general ledger and accounts payable personnel. Coach and develop these roles by providing clear objectives, timely performance feedback, and career development opportunities
4. Review monthly account reconciliations performed by general ledger personnel
5. Administer fixed asset accounting, depreciation accuracy, timeliness of asset write-offs, associated reporting and annual physical inventory
6. Dedication to continuously improving accounting processes and documentation, and leading process improvement initiatives
7. Manage preparation of property tax returns, annual 1099 reporting, census reports and other filings as needed
8. Support Controller in financial statement audits, incurred cost audits, and internal audits
9. Performs other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, the individual should demonstrate competencies in performing the essential functions of this position by performing satisfactorily in each of these competencies.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business. Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel. Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

MINIMUM SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITIES:

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field is required. An advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of eight years of full-time accounting experience, with at least three years of supervisory/managerial experience, is required. Must possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to work successfully on cross-functional teams, as well as independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives. Additional required or preferred skills are as follows:
  • Significant knowledge of US GAAP and SOX
  • Demonstrated proficiency of accounting/auditing in a multi-company environment adhering to SOX
  • Proven ability to analyze operational results
  • Demonstrated proficiency identifying and driving process improvement initiatives
  • ERP system experience in a SOX environment is required; experience with ERP implementation preferred, but not required
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel locally using common forms of transportation.

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay and Benefits:

The target pay range for this position is $135,000-$160,000 annually. 

Compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.