Job Details

Why Northwest Lineman College?

Northwest Lineman College is an award-winning institution, providing educational services for the power industry. NLC has been setting an exceptional standard of training for pre-apprentice, apprentice, and journey-level linework since 1993. We are an employer that brings innovation and vision and genuinely cares about the happiness of our people. Our work is fast-paced, fun, and challenging - always hiring for drive, determination, and grit. We are passionate about training because we change lives and improve safety and highly value our customers, pushing ourselves to excellence and making work fun.

Generous Employee Benefits Package

Northwest Lineman College is proud to offer a generous total rewards package to all full-time employees! This includes benefits such as medical insurance options, Dental, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Voluntary Life and Critical Illness options. In addition to the standard benefit options, employees are eligible for the Employee Assistance, Wellness, and Take Good Care Programs as well as a robust Paid Time Off plan that includes 8 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays and hefty accrual rates. But wait, there's more! Additional benefits include 401k savings plan with match options, tuition reimbursement, annual reimbursements of membership dues for Costco & Sam's Club, clothing allowance, and extended employee discounts. Be sure to check out the details of our total rewards package on our company careers page!

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company including financial reporting, maintenance of a system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of internal controls and policies to ensure transactional efficiency and reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Assistant Controller must deliver precise information that enhances the company's decision-making process. In addition, the Assistant Controller is responsible for business reporting, reconciliations, intercompany consolidations, productivity, budget management and Shared Services - accounts payable, accounts receivable, travel & entertainment, and payroll.

*FULL ON-SITE POSITION

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Manage the monthly financial close process. Ensure the accurate and timely entry of financial transactions into NLC's ERP system in accordance with US GAAP and NLC policies
• Providing leadership, direction, and coaching to the Finance team, ensuring they are equipped to perform their roles effectively, develop professionally, and contribute to the organization's financial goals
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes
• Guide and assist other departments by clearly communicating current accounting policies and procedures as well as composing and disseminating new procedures and policies as necessitated by best practices and changes in federal and state regulations.
• Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
• Oversees accounting internal control systems aligned with SOX and ensures adequate policies and procedures are in place to support Sarbanes Oxley Structure
• Responsible for management of the annual external audit
• Participate in and manage strategic financial projects

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience

Technical Requirements/ Core Competencies

• Financial Analysis
• Proficient in accounting and US GAAP
• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Compliance
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems and Financial software
• Proficient in Data Analysis tools

Salary

$115,000 +, DOE

How to Apply?

Visit lineman.edu/careers or click the apply button. All inquiries and submissions will be kept strictly confidential

Application Deadline

3/26/2025