Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Princeton, NJ

Manager: VP, Finance & Controller

Kindle Energy LLC (“Kindle”) specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with $1 trillion of total assets under management. Kindle manages 8.7 GW of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana, with a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Louisiana and a 164 MW Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine project in Colorado, both currently under construction.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of the organization by assisting in the preparation and review of financial statements, designing and implementing accounting

policies and procedures, ensuring a timely and quality month-end close process, adhering to debt compliance requirements, leading and supporting year end audits, and supporting the Controller in overseeing the accounting team.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and/or review of quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of the accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Prepare and/or review month-end close account reconciliations
• Monitor and improve internal controls and financial reporting systems.
• Prepare and/or review technical accounting memos
• Liaise with third party valuation firms for purchase price valuations, asset retirement obligations and other valuations.
• Lead the integration and transition of new acquisitions or divestitures.
• Assist with sales and use tax compliance.
• Ensure debt compliance
• Ensure vendor onboarding compliance
• Provide mentorship and support to junior accounting staff.
• Assist the Controller with special projects and financial analysis as needed.
  
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, including as a direct supervisor of accounting professionals
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Audit experience working at a big 4 firm or mid-tier firm
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience with ERP system implementations or upgrades
  
  
  

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
  
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work schedule – Tuesday through Thursday in-office, Monday & Friday remote work
• >10% domestic travel is required
  
  
  

Position Pay Range:

• $210,000 - $235,000 total annual cash compensation including annual bonus
  
  
  

Kindle Energy offers comprehensive total rewards:

• Employer paid medical coverage, basic life and AD&D, short-term & long-term disability
• Employee paid dental, vision, voluntary life and AD&D for employee and qualified dependents
• Paid sick hours – 40 hours annually (pro-rated based on hire date)
• Paid vacation hours – 160 hours annually (pro-rated based on hire date)
• Retirement Savings Plan – traditional 401K & Roth IRA options available
  
  
  

Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.

Kindle Energy LLC ("Kindle") specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with $1 trillion of total assets under management. Kindle manages 8.7 GW of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana, with a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Louisiana and a 164 MW Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine project in Colorado, both currently under construction.