ASSISTANT CONTROLLER – POWER

Summary of Position:

 

The Assistant Controller – Power Business is a key financial leader supporting accounting and reporting for the construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations of Liberty’s power generation business. This role works closely with the Corporate Controller, SVP of Power Generation, construction management leadership, and plant management teams to ensure efficient financial processes, accurate accounting, and a strong internal control environment.

The position oversees accounting for capital construction projects, plant operations, joint venture (JV) structures, power sales/settlements, and back-office functions. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely financial and JV/partnership reporting, maintaining robust accounting processes, supporting operational and commercial decision-making, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and JV/partner agreements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally in power generation, energy infrastructure, or capital-intensive businesses (including 5+ years of Big 4 public accounting experience).
• Experience with construction accounting, power plant operations accounting, wholesale and retail electricity market operations, and JV structures strongly preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of Tier 1 ERP systems (Oracle Cloud preferred) and experience in high- transaction environments.
• Strong understanding of capital project accounting, fixed assets, inventory/spares management, and cost tracking.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop accounting teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with operational, engineering, construction, commercial, and executive teams.

Indicators & Attributes for Success:

• Effective and decisive decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Cultural awareness
• Business acumen
• Customer/Client focus
• Critical evaluation
• Positive attitude
• Organizational and prioritization skills
• Communication skills
• Accountability
• Ethical practice
• Patience
• Flexibility
• Must be sensitive to Corporate needs, employee goodwill, and the business needs 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee all facets of accounting for the Company’s newly developed distributed power generation business, including accounting for and building the team to account for the EPC phase, plant operations, gas and electricity market transactions, and JV/partnership transactions and reporting.
• Oversee capital project accounting for new power plants, upgrades, and major maintenance projects.
• Ensure accurate tracking of construction-in-progress (CIP), budget vs. actual reporting, project cost forecasting, and capitalization policies.
• Oversee transition from construction to commercial operations, including asset capitalization.
• Lead accounting for daily plant operations, including fuel, consumables, maintenance, labor, and overhead.
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation for spares, consumables, and critical parts.
• Prepare and review O&M cost reporting, KPIs, and variance analysis.
• Support plant managers with financial insights and operational decision analysis.
• Manage all joint venture (JV) financial reporting, including capital calls, distributions, JV accounting, and partner communications.
• Ensure compliance with JV agreements, covenants, and timelines.
• Support JV audits.
• Manage the lifecycle of trades post-execution, including processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation for financial and physical transactions
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close and risk management reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure audit compliance.
• Develop monthly reporting packages and KPI dashboards.
• Review power related contracts for accounting implications
• Process Improvement & Systems.

Working Conditions/Environment:

• Operates in a professional and/or business casual office environment.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptops, photocopiers/scanners, and smartphones.
• Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

Salary:

$175,000/YR - $230,000/YR

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

Benefits:

At Liberty Energy, our total employee benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug (Rx)
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – Company Paid
• Short Term & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• 401(k) or Roth 401(k) Retirement Plan, plus a company match
• Parental Leave
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• And many other benefits not listed here