Arbor Energy
Assistant Controller
$165K–$190K
El Segundo, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 29, 2026
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
El Segundo, California, United States - Experience
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting audit; 2+ years of hands-on federal awards, grants, cooperative agreements, or government contracts accounting.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
About the job
Own Arbor Energy’s end-to-end accounting operations and grant compliance while building systems and processes for its shift from R&D to commercial manufacturing and project deployment.
What you'll do
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, and audit readiness.
- Manage state and federal grant accounting, outsourced accounting support, AP and vendor commitments, and emerging AR processes.
- Support ERP implementation and develop fixed-asset, lease, inventory, and manufacturing cost accounting processes.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in public accounting audit.
- 2+ years of hands-on accounting for federal awards, grants, cooperative agreements, or government contracts, including cost allowability, drawdowns, federal financial reporting, and audit support.
- Experience owning an end-to-end month-end close; strong US GAAP knowledge; experience directing others; advanced Excel skills.
Nice to have
- Active CPA license; Big Four audit experience.
- ERP implementation, manufacturing cost accounting, or experience with DOE awards, FAR Part 31, DCAA audits, ASC 842, or ASC 606.
Pay
$165,000 – $190,000 USD/year base salary
Tools
QuickBooks Online, Ramp, TriNet, Excel, US GAAP, 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 910, FAR Part 31
AI focus
Use automation and AI tools to shorten the close and reduce manual work; automation of close and reporting work, including AI tools, is preferred.
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