Manager, Assistant Controller

NOTE:  This position will be based full-time in our Houston, TX office currently located in Galleria area, and moving to City Center area in May 2026.

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Manager, Assistant Controller reports to the Senior Director, Controller. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, management of all aspects of day-to-day accounting operations and related personnel, management of the month-end close process, and owning and performing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

1. Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations; including general ledger entries, accounts payable, fixed assets, cash accounting, and travel & expense reimbursement.
2. Lead the monthly close process and ensure that close deadlines are met timely and accurately.
3. Own, maintain, and successfully perform key Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls in areas such as Financial Close Management, Fixed Assets, Lease, Procure to Pay, and Payroll.
4. Manage and mentor general ledger and accounts payable team members. Coach and develop these personnel by providing clear objectives, timely performance feedback, and career development opportunities.
5. Prepare the monthly variance analysis for the consolidated balance sheet and statement of operations, ensuring that the analysis provides accurate and meaningful information on company performance.
6. Supervise the preparation and execution of the quarterly balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations performed by general ledger personnel
7. Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams, including Treasury, FP&A, Supply Chain and Product and Project Delivery.
8. Dedication to continuously improving processes and documentation, and leading process improvement initiatives.
9. Act as a primary liaison for internal and external audit requests.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Business Acumen: A strategic thinker with good business perspective and an understanding of the company’s business.  Able to function comfortably in political interactions. Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately.  Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, is able to create, read and interpret complex written information.  Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Integrity: Is trusted by peers and subordinates.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization, setting expectations and requirements and achieving accountability of supervised personnel.  Leads consensus by involving all stakeholders, facilitating their understanding of differences, agreeing on requirements and constraints, and developing the best solution.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Commits to the understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related business field is required. An advanced degree and/or Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of eight years of full-