Assistant Controller

JC Davis Power

Assistant Controller overseeing GAAP financials, strengthening internal controls at JC Davis Power. Mentoring staff and collaborating across teams for financial growth.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in overseeing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls.
Coordinate and support external audits and tax-related activities.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Monitor general ledger activity and account reconciliations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and increased efficiency.
Support cash management and working capital initiatives.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support business objectives.
Assist with ERP system enhancements and financial reporting tools.
Bring a comfort with technology to the role, recommending tools and improvements to the Chief Accounting Officer and helping implement them to streamline workflows.
Assist in creating and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) to document key accounting processes and promote consistency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA, CMA, or other higher education degree/designation is preferred.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Public accounting experience is a plus.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Live in and around the Greater Austin area.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Company-paid medical coverage premiums for you and your family, plus dental, vision, and other options available.
Flexible PTO
Safety-first mindset, people-first values, and a team that looks out for one another.
401k+ 4% matching
Company paid life insurance
Fully remote, with the exception of some in-person team meetings

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial close processesfinancial statementsGAAPinternal controlsbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisgeneral ledger activityaccount reconciliationsadvanced Excel

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication abilitiesinterpersonal abilitiessupervisory skillsmentoring skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPACMA