Controller

Overview

A leading organization in the Energy & Utilities sector is seeking a Controller to support financial strategy, forecasting, and performance management initiatives. This role will enhance business visibility and decision-making by partnering with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to improve planning processes, financial discipline, controls, and resource allocation. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise performance and develop scalable financial operations within the Energy & Utilities environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial statement processes in accordance with GAAP
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting teams
• Ensure integrity of financial results through account reconciliations
• Serve as a technical expert in percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting and provide training
• Oversee inventory control and cost accounting for segment entities
• Manage all intercompany accounting and reconciliations
• Coordinate the segment's annual external audit to meet compliance requirements

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting/financial experience, with at least 2 years in a controller role preferred
• Public accounting experience preferred
• Strong financial accounting and reporting skills, including proficiency in Excel and pivot tables
• Knowledge of job costing and service industry experience preferred
• Experience with private equity and consolidation preferred
• Proven ability to manage complex accounting and reporting systems successfully

Benefits

• Opportunity for career advancement within a growing organization
• Engagement with diverse operational departments
• Collaboration with top external auditors and tax accountants
• Involvement in strategic financial planning and business decisions

Compensation

• $190,000 annually

Location

• Remote (US-based candidates only; no visa sponsorship available)