The Assistant Controller will play a key role in the accuracy, timeliness, and quality of Scout's financial reporting. Reporting to and partnering closely with the Controller, this position will provide hands-on leadership over the monthly and quarterly close, general ledger activities, financial statement review, and reporting to Scout's private equity ownership.
This newly created role requires an experienced accounting leader who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate complex audits with a Big 4 firm, develop strong working relationships across the organization, and continuously improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close process, including the close calendar, account ownership, review procedures, issue resolution, and timely completion of deliverables.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, consolidations, accruals, and other close activities to ensure completeness, accuracy, appropriate support, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
- Manage the external audit process in partnership with the Controller, including planning, coordination of requests, preparation of supporting schedules, tracking of open items, and timely resolution of audit matters.
- Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for the company’s Big 4 auditor and coordinate multiple entity, project, statutory, or other audits as applicable.
- In partnership with the Controller, Director of Accounting, and Sr. Manager of Financial reporting, review consolidated and entity-level financial statements and related disclosures for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with applicable accounting requirements.
- Partner with technical accounting, tax, treasury, FP&A, legal, development, operations, and other teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and reporting requirements are met.
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, close checklists, reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
- Evaluate existing accounting processes and implement scalable improvements that shorten the close, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and improve reporting quality.
- Support internal control activities and remediation efforts, including review of key controls and coordination of evidence needed for internal and external audit procedures.
- Assist the Controller with special projects, transactions, and other accounting or reporting matters as the business grows.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.
- Approximately 8 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in public accounting and external audit.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience leading a monthly and quarterly general ledger close process in a complex, multi-entity environment.
- Direct experience coordinating multiple audits with a Big 4 accounting firm, including managing request lists, schedules, issue resolution, and deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial statement preparation, general ledger accounting, consolidations, and account reconciliation standards.
- Experience preparing or reviewing recurring financial reporting for executive leadership, boards, lenders, or private equity ownership.
- Industry accounting experience strongly desired; renewable energy, infrastructure, power, or another asset-intensive industry is a plus but not required.
- Strong leadership, project management, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Oracle Fusion Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is preferred.
Organizational Fit
- Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of colleagues across different lines of reporting.
- Strong communication, project management, and team-building skills, including experience working with cross-functional internal teams and external technical advisors and stakeholders.
- Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Timeline and Location
This position will be located at our Boulder, CO office. Candidates open to relocation are encouraged to apply.
This role is expected to close by September 30, 2026.
Scout’s Values
- Mission-Orientation. High achievers who want to make a difference in this world and contribute to Scout’s stated mission.
- Teamwork. Respectful and appreciative colleagues with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to fostering positive relationships across organizational boundaries to deliver on shared team goals.
- Safety. Uncompromising advocates for the health and safety of fellow employees, contractors, customers, and community members.
- Integrity. Ethical professionals who do the right thing even when it is difficult.
- Initiative. Resourceful self-motivators who thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment because of their exceptional leadership, work ethic, and organizational skills.
- Intelligence. Problem-solving learners who can make informed decisions quickly and create innovative and pragmatic solutions to challenging problems.
Invitation to Women and U.S. Underrepresented Groups
We encourage applications from all demographics and especially those that are traditionally underrepresented in the energy industry. Consistent with our core values, Scout celebrates the diversity of thought and experience that comes from a range of backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, race, and ethnicity.
Invitation to Veterans
Scout welcomes veterans of the United States Armed Forces to apply for this position. Scout includes veterans of all branches and a diverse set of occupational specialties. We value the independent thinking, problem solving, leadership, and teamwork that our veterans have developed through their service. We welcome applications from any service and any military occupational specialty.
Benefits
Target base salary: $155,000 - $175,000. Negotiable for the right candidate.
Attractive annual bonus potential.
Scout offers a full range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums, 401(k) match, STD, LTD, an Employee Assistance Program, paid parental leave, and a range of optional supplemental insurance coverage.