Controller

Controller

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting department, ensuring full compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and corporate policies. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, project development reporting, and both internal and external financial reportingensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with the Company's strategic objectives. This position is also an integral part of operational and financial oversight for the Company and part of the Executive Leadership team.

The Controller is accountable for the establishment, documentation, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the Company's accounting principles, policies, and procedures. This includes safeguarding the integrity of all fiscal records and ensuring effective internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position demands a seasoned, strategic leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and utilization of financial applications. The Controller is responsible for fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential to drive operational excellence and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities :

• Provides leadership to the operations of the accounting organization, including the monthly close and financial reporting deliverables.
• Responsible for leadership to the monthly, quarterly, and annual preparation of all financial reporting to the Parent company and schedules required for filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
• Owns compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, the research, resolution, and documentation of all accounting and reporting deliverables, cash management, capital project reporting, and financial forecasting.
• Develops accurate budgets based on departmental and business unit plans; controls expenditure within budgeted levels to support those plans.
• Establishes good working relationships with Company's Treasury office and banking officials and forecasts cash flow for projected capital investment.
• Leads reporting and data requests for regulatory filings. Stays up to date with regulatory changes impacting the utility industry.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-term accounting organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Identifies and implements process improvements.
• Oversees the maintenance of the Company's accounting systems and directs the information technology strategy for the accounting organization.
• Directs the financial audits and acts as the primary contact within the organization with the independent auditors.
• Provides insight and assistance with the Company's business plan including identifying potential risks and opportunities for financial performance improvement.
• Develops and mentors the accounting team with a focus on effective communication, high transparency, accuracy, and efficiency, and developing effective partnerships with leaders cross-functionally.
• Maintains sensitive and confidential information regarding Company information.
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, foreign, and local regulations and laws and corporate policies.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the accounting department.
• Supports the Company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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