Assistant Controller

El Segundo, CAfull timeOn Site

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senior

$165k–$190k

H1B: no

Arborenergy Assistant Controller at Arborenergy owns day-to-day accounting including close, general ledger, and grant compliance. Supports transition from R&D to commercial manufacturing and project deployment.

Responsibilities

As Assistant Controller at Arbor Energy, you’ll be the first team member reporting to the Controller and the person who answers one question every day: are the books right? You’ll own day-to-day accounting from end to end, including the close, the general ledger, state and federal grant compliance, and the work of our outsourced accounting partner.
Arbor is moving from R&D toward commercial manufacturing and project deployment. You’ll help build the accounting that goes with that move, including a new ERP, manufacturing cost accounting, and multi-year equipment commitments. As the team grows, this role is the path to Controller.
This is an in-person opportunity in our El Segundo, CA headquarters.
Own the close and financial reporting
Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the close calendar, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and account reconciliations.
Prepare board-ready financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) in accordance with US GAAP for Controller review.
Produce budget vs. actual and flux reports on schedule, and explain the drivers clearly to non-finance leaders.
Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts, including department, project, and award tracking.
Own state and federal grant accounting
Own financial compliance for Arbor’s state and federal awards, including DOE financial assistance awards and SBIR grants.
Track allowable and unallowable costs by award under 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 910, and FAR Part 31.
Prepare drawdowns and reimbursement requests, federal financial reports (SF-425), and cost-share tracking.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingStrong US GAAP knowledgeAdvanced Excel skills (XLOOKUPActive CPA licenseHands-on ERP implementation experienceStartup experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
Experience in a capital-intensive industry, such as power generation, energy, aerospace, hardware, or advanced manufacturing.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting audit.
2+ years of hands-on accounting for federal awards, grants, cooperative agreements, or government contracts, including cost allowability, drawdowns, federal financial reporting, and audit support.
Experience owning a month-end close end to end, not only parts of it.
Strong US GAAP knowledge, including fixed assets, capitalization, and accruals for long-term contracts.
Experience managing or directing the work of others, including outsourced or offshore accounting teams.
Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUP, pivot tables, Power Query, or similar).
Clear written and verbal communication with executives and with engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
Resourcefulness and comfort moving between detailed execution and building new processes in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred

Active CPA license.
Big Four accounting firm audit experience.
Experience with DOE financial assistance awards, including DOE for-profit compliance audits.
Experience with FAR Part 31 cost principles, DCAA audits, indirect rate proposals, or incurred cost submissions.
Hands-on ERP implementation experience, including data migration and testing.
Manufacturing cost accounting experience, including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis.
ASC 842 lease accounting and ASC 606 revenue recognition experience.
Startup experience, ideally at a venture-backed company.

Benefits

Dental
Vision
401(k)
PTO
Equity/RSU
Life Insurance

Company

Arborenergy

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