Controller

Austin, TX

Full Time

Posted May 21, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

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Source: Lever View original listing
Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 16, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
Pay provenance: Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided

Last Energy is building the financial infrastructure to support development of micro modular nuclear power plants.

Own the full accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end reporting
Maintain a chart of accounts, cost coding structure, and accounting policies
Oversee and develop the accounting team, including the staff accountants, project accountants, etc.
Ensure audit-ready documentation and internal controls are in place at all times, commensurate with a highly regulated industry environment
Administer and optimize NetSuite as the company's ERP, ensuring the system scales with project activity
Oversee corporate expenses, card spend controls, and related reconciliations, ensuring policy compliance and accurate project cost allocation
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax preparers, and regulatory bodies
Enforce and enhance procurement accounting controls
Support project financing, bonding, and insurance requests with organized, accurate financial documentation
Develop and enhance accounting policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a public company Controller or Assistant Controller role
Currently licensed as a CPA (either in Texas, or willing to get a reciprocal license in Texas)
Experience in construction, energy, defense, or another highly regulated capital project environment is a plus
Deep NetSuite expertise — you have configured, optimized, and scaled NetSuite in a prior role
Strong understanding of construction or project accounting, including job costing, committed costs, budget management, and procurement accounting
Experience with SOX control systems
Technical accounting experience to support PCAOB-level audits
Proven ability to build accounting processes and controls in a lean or startup environment
Experience managing and developing accounting teams
NetSuite experience preferred
Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX