Director - New York Controller

What are we looking for in our Director - New York Controller?

Our client, a leading sustainable energy company based in Rochester, NY is seeking a Director - Controller.

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Salary Range: $149,000K - 186,000K annually DOE

Purpose:

This position is responsible for accounting and financial reporting analysis under US GAAP and regulatory coordination for all financial information and regulatory filings within two subsidiaries. Primarily, this role will oversee all financial information related to the subsidiaries including stand alone and FERC reporting. This role will assist in all regulatory processes (as lead by the regulatory team) and the forecasting process (for both long-term planning and budgets). This role will be responsible for understanding the end-to-end results and reporting for both entities. This role will have direct reports and will be supported by centralized services across the Control team and must have strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and coordinates monthly performance reporting along with communication of results to the CEO (under US GAAP and IFRS).
• Responsible for being the lead liaison with state Regulatory and reviewing all financial regulatory filings.
• Responsible for reviewing and coordinating rate case data responses relating to financial information and rate case filings, including testimony, if required.
• Responsible for reviewing external Financial Reporting (standalone Financial Statements and FERC reporting). 
• Assists in the annual Budgeting process along with three forecast updates annually specifically over reviewing and providing key inputs and reviewing results.
• Assists in the ongoing update of the long-term financial plan and reviewing of as well as providing key inputs.
• Participation in the preparation and review of Investment/divestment standard and related valuation work.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee financial analysis as it relates to ad-hoc requests and/or ongoing corporate objectives.

Skills and Requirements

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting and/or Finance with minimum of ten years relevant work experience in the finance/control area.
• Advance degree or certification preferred.
• Expert knowledge in accounting, finance, overall financial statements and cash flows, regulatory accounting.
• Exposure to IFRS Accounting a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills particularly across organizations.
• Strong Customer Service Orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Microsoft Office Suites computer skills.
• SAP knowledge.
• Self-starter.
• Strong Delivery focus.
• Ability to prioritize and use initiative at appropriate level.
• Confidence to challenge/question where appropriate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong financial modeling skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Excel/spreadsheets, SAP and BPC

Rate/Salary: $149,000K - 186,000K annually DOE