Controller

Selby Jennings; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Controller for an energy and infrastructure organization serving the Midwest, based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role leads the accounting function, financial reporting, treasury operations, and regulatory compliance, partnering with executive leadership on budgeting and forecasting to drive strategic initiatives and long-term financial health.

You will oversee internal controls, audits, board reporting, and financial planning in a regulated environment, while building a

Job description

A respected energy and infrastructure organization serving communities across the Midwest is seeking a Controller to join its Accounting & Finance team. The organization is committed to operational excellence, financial stability, and long-term investment in critical infrastructure assets. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with executive leadership while overseeing key accounting, financial reporting, treasury, and compliance functions within a highly regulated and mission-driven environment.

Position Overview

The Controller will lead the accounting function and oversee financial reporting, cash management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and treasury operations. This individual will play a critical role in maintaining the organization's financial integrity while supporting strategic initiatives and partnering with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Accounting team, including performance management, coaching, training, hiring, and employee development.
• Oversee general ledger activities, financial reporting, cash flow management, liquidity planning, debt administration, and payment controls.
• Prepare and review operating budgets, cash forecasts, regulatory filings, loan covenant reporting, and other financial analyses.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP, lender requirements, organizational policies, and applicable regulations.
• Manage external audit processes and coordinate financial statement preparation and supporting schedules.
• Oversee treasury and back-office financial activities, including hedging support, collateral management, valuation reporting, and settlements.
• Monitor complex accounting estimates, reserves, and other technical accounting matters.
• Develop, maintain, and improve accounting procedures and departmental documentation.
• Support strategic initiatives, process-improvement efforts, and special projects across the organization.
• Partner with executive leadership on board reporting, financial planning, policy development, and organizational compliance initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, accounting standards, regulatory developments, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, treasury management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated understanding of GAAP, financial compliance requirements, and audit processes.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial results to operational performance and strategic objectives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, financial systems, and reporting tools.
• Experience within regulated industries, infrastructure, utilities, energy, or capital-intensive environments is preferred.

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable organization with a strong reputation, long-term growth outlook, and mission-driven culture. The Controller will have significant visibility to executive leadership and the ability to influence financial operations, strategic planning, and key business initiatives while leading a talented accounting team.

Comprehensive benefits include competitive compensation, health and welfare programs, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment focused on employee growth and long-term success.