Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

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Senior Controller

Palm Beach, FL or Great Falls, MO (Onsite)

Permanent Position

The Controller leads the accounting department and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements. This role oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, project reporting, and both internal and external financial statements ensuring accuracy, integrity, and alignment with the Company’s strategic objectives. As a key member of the Executive Leadership team, the Controller contributes to both operational and financial oversight.

This individual is accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Company’s accounting principles, policies, and procedures, while safeguarding the integrity of fiscal records. The position requires a seasoned, strategic leader with deep expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and financial systems. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential to drive operational excellence, foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and support evolving business needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the operations of the accounting organization, including the monthly close and financial reporting deliverables.
• Lead 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.
• Own compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, internal controls, and oversee accounting/reporting deliverables, cash management, capital project reporting, and financial forecasting.
• Develop accurate budgets based on departmental and business unit plans; control expenditures within budgeted levels.
• Establish relationships with the company’s Treasury office and banking officials; forecast cash flow for projected capital investment.
• Lead reporting and data requests for regulatory filings; stay up to date with changes impacting the utility industry.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term accounting goals, policies, and operating procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance of the company’s accounting systems and direct the IT strategy for the accounting organization.
• Direct financial audits and serve as the primary contact with independent auditors.
• Provide insight and assistance to the company’s business plan, identifying risks and opportunities for financial improvement.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team, fostering transparency, accuracy, efficiency, and strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company information.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, foreign, and local regulations and corporate policies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the accounting department.
• Support the company’s employee policies and workplace safety rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and finance/accounting operations in a multi-entity environment.
• Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Proven ability to lead accounting teams, meet deadlines, and build a collaborative culture.
• Advanced proficiency in financial systems, including ERP platforms (Net Suite preferred), and expert-level Excel skills (complex formulas, journal entries, VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Experience with multi-entity accounting structures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact with executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Strong relationship-building skills across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple projects with attention to detail and strategic thinking.
• Confident, collaborative, and solution-oriented in meetings and group settings.
• Hands-on, proactive mindset with a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 8 years in a leadership role involving forecasting, budgeting, and month-end closings.
• Excellent working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial workpaper preparation.
• Experience in budgeting, consolidated financial statement preparation, and financial analysis.
• General understanding of U.S. and state tax regulations.
• Experience with accounting system implementations and report writing is preferred.

• Seniority level Director

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Accounting/Auditing

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