Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

JCL Energy is a national provider of distribution transformers and related services based in Sharon, PA. With current revenues of approximately $100 million and strong backing from Allied Industrial Partners, the company is entering a period of accelerated growth—with plans to more than double in size through strategic organic initiatives and acquisitions over the next 2–3 years.

We value a friendly, trustworthy, people‑first culture and pride ourselves on delivering fast, accurate, and professional solutions to meet our customers' needs. This offers an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and experienced accounting leader to contribute to our success. We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our finance and accounting team in Temple, TX.

The Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer and serve as a key leader within the finance and accounting team. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. An ideal candidate is responsive, thoughtful, self‑directed, positive, and seeking a challenging role.

• Lead all accounting operations, including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition.
• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budgets, forecasts, financial analyses, and management reporting packages.
• Manage daily cash management and treasury functions.
• Prepare bank reporting, compliance documentation, and cash flow forecasts.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues as needed.
• Maintain and oversee the fixed asset ledger.
• Manage credit card and sales commission processing.
• Lead credit review and new customer setup processes.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and a formal Schedule of Authority.
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, and senior leadership team on strategic financial initiatives.
• Oversee quality control for all financial transactions and reporting outputs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and able to thrive in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.