Liberty Energy · 6 hours ago
Assistant Controller
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expLiberty Energy is a key player in the power generation sector, and they are seeking an Assistant Controller to support their financial operations. This role involves overseeing accounting for capital construction projects and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards.
Developer PlatformEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
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
Qualification
Required
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)
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
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
Preferred
Experience with construction accounting, power plant operations accounting, wholesale and retail electricity market operations, and JV structures strongly preferred
Benefits
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
Company
Liberty Energy
Liberty is a leading North American oilfield services firm that offers one of the most innovative suites of completion services and technologies to onshore oil and natural gas exploration and production companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$891M2026-02-04Post Ipo Debt· $700M
2018-01-12IPO
2016-10-25Private Equity· $191M
Leadership Team
Chris Wright
Chairman and CEO
Ron Gusek
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2026-01-21
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