Assistant Corporate Controller

Colonial Pipeline Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive benefits

Work for an essential energy company

Job summary

Colonial Pipeline Company is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to lead their financial reporting and accounting activities. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with multiple reporting frameworks, overseeing audits, and managing the monthly financial close process.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, have at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, and be a Certified Public Accountant. They will also lead a team, ensuring quality financial data and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience leading monthly close and financial reporting processes.
• Experience in both public and corporate accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial reporting process.
• Manage quarterly and annual audits with external auditors.
• Oversee SOX compliance and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Technical Accounting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Data Analytics Tools

Job description

About the Assistant Corporate Controller Position

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a critical financial leadership role responsible for overseeing Colonial Pipeline Company’s most important accounting and financial reporting activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial statements across multiple reporting frameworks, including IFRS, US GAAP, and FERC. Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, this role leads the monthly close process, partners closely with internal teams and external auditors, and supports compliance with evolving accounting and regulatory standards.

What You Get to Do

• Lead a fast‑paced, 2‑day monthly close and financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and disclosures
• Oversee complex accounting areas including consolidations, eliminations, PP&E, leases, income taxes, benefit programs, business combinations, and legal/environmental contingencies
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and FERC accounting and reporting requirements
• Support SEC reporting by preparing accurate quarterly financial data for the parent company
• Manage quarterly and annual audits across multiple scopes and coordinate with external auditors
• Prepare and review external filings, including audited financial statements and FERC Form 6
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
• Oversee SOX compliance, including design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting
• Partner with cross‑functional teams on strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and special projects
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement
• Serve as Controller for Bengal Pipeline, overseeing close, forecasting, budgeting, audits, and Board‑level financial presentations

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Proven experience leading monthly close and financial reporting processes
• Experience working in both public accounting and corporate accounting environments (preferred)
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, multi‑entity, multi‑standard reporting environment

Skills That Set You Apart

• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FERC accounting standards
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including M&A accounting and purchase price allocations
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting applications
• Proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools
• Solid understanding of legal entity structures, consolidations, and tax implications
• Knowledge of the pipeline or energy industry
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and Boards

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving. Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things. Highly competitive benefits – check out Colonial’s Total Rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Colonial Pipeline is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other reason prohibited by federal, state or local law.