Controller

About Us

Small regulated public utility company looking for an energetic and meticulous Financial Controller to join our leadership team and take ownership of our technical and operational accounting functions.

Job Summary

Financial Controller responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting(GAAP/IFRS), managing cash flow; specializing in utility billing, regulatory compliance, and capital project budgeting, analyzing operational results and driving process improvements. This pivotal role involves managing a small accounting team and partnering with senior leadership to support strategic business decisions and to maintain strong internal controls primarily through technological advancement.

Key Responsibilities

· Accounting Operations: Manage all operations in the accounting department, including billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledgers, fixed assets, revenue recognition and inventory accounting

• Utility Specific Functions: Manage utility billing systems, meter reading data integration, and customer service financial records.

· Regulatory Compliance: Coordinate regulatory reporting ensuring compliance with government regulations and, in some cases, reporting for public utility commissions preparing for and defending company’s position in rate case hearings.

• Reporting & Financial Closings: Deliver accurate, on-time monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and financial statements in accordance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Oversee the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, performing variance analysis to track company performance.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop and enforce internal control policies and procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with statutory regulations and tax requirements.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage a high-performing accounting team, overseeing task distribution and professional development.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
• Audit & Tax: Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and insurance providers.
• Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

· Prior experience in a management or leadership role.

· Strong technical knowledge of GAAP.

· High attention to detail and accuracy.

· Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

· CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.

• Experience with public utility regulations
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-mentoring abilities.
• Strong analytical mindset, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to defend company’s position in rate case hearings.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package based on experience.
• Full benefits package (Health, Dental, Vision).
• Paid time off and vacation.

Pay: $83,541.62 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person