Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Major Responsibilities

• Own financial controls, compliance, and governance across a multi‑billion dollar capital project, ensuring alignment with corporate policies and SOX requirements.
• Lead accounting activities related to large‑scale construction projects, including construction‑in‑progress (CIP), fixed assets, accruals, capital calls, and cash calls.
• Manage monthly close activities and general ledger entries associated with project accounting, with the role evolving into a full controller scope as the project transitions toward operations.
• Partner with the Project Controls organization to ensure accurate cost tracking, forecasting, and financial transparency across contracts and work packages.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain audit readiness throughout the life of the project.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a trusted financial advisor to project leadership.
• Identify financial risks and recommend solutions that protect the project while enabling timely, informed decision‑making in a fast‑paced construction environment.

• Position reports to:
  Director, Plant & Cost Accounting.
• Subordinate positions:
  Accounting staff.
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science/Arts in a related field or equivalent experience. Preferred: CPA or MBA.
• Years of experience:
  At least five years of related professional experience is typically required; prior supervisory experience is required. Preferred: five to ten years of supervisory experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Significant experience supporting large, complex capital projects, ideally in manufacturing, energy, chemicals, or heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting for multi‑year, multi‑billion dollar capital programs.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance in a regulated environment.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to project teams and senior leadership.
• Strong judgment and problem‑solving skills in complex, high‑stakes project environments.
• Ability to design and scale accounting processes from construction through steady‑state operations.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to partner effectively across engineering, procurement, and finance teams.

This role is critical to safeguarding a $4B capital investment, ensuring financial integrity throughout project execution, and positioning the Blue Point facility for long–term operational success.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full‑time employees. Benefits include two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and match, dental and vision benefits, a well‑being incentive program, a 401(k) Plan with potential employer contributions ranging from 10% to 13%, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance.