Assistant Controller

Job Code

02008

Job Family

Accounting & Finance

FLSA Status

Exempt

HSE Status

Non-Safety-Sensitive

About Mesa Power Solutions

Mesa Power Solutions is a fast-growing U.S. manufacturer delivering reliable, responsible power systems to industrial markets nationwide. We engineer and build advanced, sound-attenuated, temperature-controlled generator sets designed to perform in the toughest environments. Backed by industry-leading service and real-time telemetry technology, we give our customers the confidence and visibility they need to keep critical operations running.

At Mesa, People Come First. We Are Committed To Building a Workplace Where Employees Feel Safe, Respected, And Valued And Where Performance, Accountability, And Professional Growth Are Recognized And Rewarded. Our A.D.A.P.T. Values Drive Everything We Do. We Are:

Action-Oriented. Disciplined. Accountable. Passionate. Trustworthy.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off — including vacation, holidays, parental leave, and bereavement
• 100% employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident insurance
• Annual Evaluations with the opportunity for a pay increase based on performance
  
  

We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success.

Employment Requirements

Safety is a core value at Mesa. Positions identified as safety-sensitive require initial drug screening as a condition of employment, and employees in those roles may be subject to random testing in accordance with company policy.

If you’re ready to do meaningful work, grow professionally, and be part of a team that’s powering critical industries nationwide, this is your opportunity.

Join Mesa Power Solutions and help us build the future of reliable power.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for direct oversight of Mesa's core operational accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy of financial data and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. In this role, you will be responsible for various tasks, including supporting the accounting team, taking ownership to help overcome challenges, monitoring and implementing internal controls and policies, ensuring a timely close cycle, managing journal entries, and reviewing accounting information for accuracy. This position requires strong attention to detail, must have excellent communication skills, a strong sense of responsibility, self-motivation, and great organizational abilities. The Assistant Controller must value excellence within their work and will maintain the integrity of accounting records and files.

Essential Duties

• Oversee Mesa's core accounting operations, ensuring tasks are completed timely and accurately.
• Assist in the formulation and monitoring of internal controls and policies to comply with GAAP and established best practices.
• Regularly review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances.
• Assist in the preparation of data for financial reporting and participate in the monthly financial review process with company leadership.
• Build a high-performing accounting team through direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development.
• Participate as a key member of the annual audit exercise.
• Improve processes and implement efficiencies, such as automating repetitive, manual accounting tasks.
• Manage journal entries, invoices, etc., and reconcile accounts for the monthly and annual close processes.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts where needed.
• All other duties assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Required

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
  
  

Experience

Required

• 7 years of accounting experience.
• 3 years of supervisory experience as an accounting manager, assistant controller or controller.
• Honorably discharged service veterans are preferred.
  
  

Certifications, Licenses & Registrations

Required

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
  
  

Preferred

• CMA (Certified Management Accountant)
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Working knowledge of at least one accounting package. QuickBooks preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of subscription-based revenue streams.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Budgeting experience.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and accounting staff.
• Experience with the implementation of a new general ledger package.
• Understanding of payroll laws, regulations and systems.
• Must demonstrate positive leadership, effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to perform duties with minimal supervision, able to meet deadlines, and consistently use good judgment.
• Must be reliable and able to work independently and understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The Assistant Controller must have advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint and data base management.
• Ability to work with various levels of staff.
• Must be able to fluently speak, write, and read in English.
  
  

Culture Expectations

• Action-oriented: Self-motivated, problem solver, takes initiative when issues arise, acting quickly and responding accordingly.
• Disciplined: Focused, consistently following through with dedication to achieve high standards even when no one is watching.
• Accountable: Takes ownership and accountability for your actions, good and bad.
• Passionate: Passionate about what they do and who they work for, by bringing enthusiasm and commitment to every task and team.
• Trustworthy: Reliable and honest, building confidence through integrity and consistent performance.
  
  

Physical Demands

Constant

• Sitting
  
  

Frequent

• Talking
• Seeing (Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus)
• Hearing
• Use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel
  
  

Occasional

• Standing
• Walking or moving throughout facility
  
  

Working Conditions

Constant

• Minimal safety hazards; general office working conditions.
  
  

Equipment & Software

• Phone
• Computer
• Microsoft applications
• ERP systems
  
  

Additional Job Requirements

• Willing to work Monday-Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM.
• Willing to consent to and pass a background check and drug screening.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• 3 or more Direct Reports
  
  

Mesa Power Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V