Assistant Controller
The Nuclear Company · Columbia, SC or Washington, DC
Posted about 2 months ago · $118,000 - $140,000
or apply directly on The Nuclear Company's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 days The Nuclear Company's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 68% of The Nuclear Company's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at The Nuclear Company
- high 80 stale, 4 reposted of 84 open
- Hiring momentum
- 111 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from The Nuclear Company's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for The Nuclear Company.
About this role
The Assistant Controller will manage daily accounting operations and financial reporting for The Nuclear Company, focusing on GAAP compliance and internal controls. Responsibilities include overseeing the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and supporting the accounting needs of the nuclear services segment. This role offers opportunities to develop leadership skills and drive process efficiencies in a rapidly growing organization.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of The Nuclear Company as an employer.
What you need
- 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency with accounting software and ERP systems
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to perform financial analysis and prepare detailed account reconciliations
Nice to have
- CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification
- Start-up or high-growth company experience
- Power, energy, or utility industry experience
- Experience supporting large capital expenditure projects
- ERP implementation experience
What you get
- Competitive compensation packages
- 401k with company match
- Medical, dental, vision plans
- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work schedule requires proximity to Washington, DC or Columbia, SC
- No mention of specific accounting software used, which may affect adaptability
- Role emphasizes process improvement in a rapidly scaling environment, which may involve ambiguity
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Listed by The Nuclear Company on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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