Assistant Controller

Who We Are

At NPL, part of The Centuri Organization, our employees are part of an established team working to support America’s natural gas utility and energy infrastructure. Working at NPL means you are joining a company with over 50 years of experience, long-standing customer relationships, and one that is deeply integrated into our host communities. Come grow your career with us and be a part of something bigger.

Shape the future of finance while growing your career.
As an Assistant Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and driving process improvements across a large, distributed team. You’ll partner with leaders across the organization, coach and develop accounting staff, and make a real impact in a fast-moving, multi-location business.

This role includes approximately 3 site visits per month to connect with stakeholders and your team. Travel is flexible and based on business needs.

What You'll Do

• Lead the monthly general ledger close, ensuring accuracy and strong reconciliations
• Manage and mentor accounting staff across AR, AP, job costing, accruals, payroll, insurance, and financial analysis
• Champion process improvements that simplify, standardize, and enhance workflow
• Collaborate with Central Office partners (payroll, benefits, insurance, IT, sourcing, legal, etc.) to ensure compliance and efficiency
• Support audits, strengthen internal controls, and maintain clear policy documentation
• Contribute to special projects for the CFO, Controllers, and senior leadership
• Step in on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve

What You'll Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including managing teams and producing financial reports
• Background in large, multi-location organizations (public accounting or international exposure a plus)
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, delegate, and deliver under tight deadlines
• A proven track record of developing people and building strong teams
• Excellent communication skills—able to connect with staff, stakeholders, and leadership alike
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience in the construction industry and/or with SAP systems a plus

Why Join Us?

• Make an impact: You’ll help shape how we operate and deliver insights that drive decision-making across the company.
• Lead and grow: Manage a large, distributed team with opportunities to mentor, coach, and leave your leadership mark.
• Be part of something bigger: Work closely with senior leaders and play a key role in building efficient, scalable financial processes.
• Flexibility: Site visits are expected about three times per month, but with flexibility to balance work and life.

What You'll Get

• Benefit Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• 401K w/ Company Match
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance and Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Vacation/Sick Time and Paid Holidays 
• Potential Bonus Opportunities 
• Career Development Opportunities 
• Employee Discounts 
• Weekly Payroll

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a typical indoor office environment
• Flexibility to work different schedules and stay late with little or no notice
• Must be able to read documents, use a computer, communicate verbally and in writing
• Mobility required within an office, warehouse and construction site environments
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds

Legal Stuff

• Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens
• Provide valid US work authorization documents for E-Verify
• Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check results

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment

This job description is subject to change at any time. It reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Centuri and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.  Centuri will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Centuri Group and our subsidiaries we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

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