Controller, Assistant

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

STD/LTD and paid family leave

Life and accident insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Electric Power Research Institute, Inc. in Charlotte, NC seeks an Assistant Controller to provide strategic accounting leadership for global operations, aligning US GAAP, IFRS, and local statutory requirements while partnering with Finance and international leadership.

This role leads close, reporting, intercompany accounting, controls, and treasury activities, drives process improvements, and mentors staff to build a resilient, insight-driven finance organization supporting EPRI's expanding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• Master’s degree, MBA, and/or CPA designation preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis required.
• At least 6 years of experience managing staff in a global or multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial and business performance information for international operations.
• Partner with international leadership and US Finance teams on budgeting, forecasting, and regional initiatives.
• Evaluate US GAAP, IFRS, and tax implications of international initiatives and provide practical recommendations.
• Oversee international accounting close, reporting, reconciliations, and governance in compliance with EPRI requirements.
• Direct intercompany accounting and cross-border eliminations across global entities.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting and remediation efforts.
• Coordinate with auditors and tax advisors on compliance and process improvements.
• Lead treasury activities including cash forecasting for international entities.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Financial reporting

Intercompany accounting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Master’s degree, MBA, and/or CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Controller, Assistant - Charlotte, NC

The Assistant Controller provides strategic accounting leadership and business partnership for EPRI’s global operations, which includes EPRI International, EPRI Europe, EPRI Gulf, and other non-US business activities as applicable. This role supports businesses and legal entities operating outside of the US while ensuring financial results are understood, recorded, reconciled, and reported in alignment with US GAAP, applicable IFRS and statutory requirements, local regulatory obligations, and EPRI policies. As a strategic partner to Finance and international business leadership, the position helps shape scalable global accounting capabilities, strengthens financial governance, and supports informed decision-making as EPRI expands its global footprint. The role advises on complex accounting, compliance, controls, treasury, tax, intercompany, and statutory matters, translating technical requirements into practical business solutions. Reporting to the Controller, the role exercises independent judgment in managing complex global accounting matters, identifying risk and process improvement opportunities, and helping build a more connected, resilient, and insight-driven global finance operating model.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Accounting Leadership and Business Partnership

• Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of financial and business performance information for non-US operations, translating results into insights and recommendations that support global decision-making, operational effectiveness, resource planning, and risk management.
• Partner with international business leadership and US-based Finance teams to provide strategic input to budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plans, market expansion considerations, and other initiatives across global markets.
• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Finance leadership, Legal, Tax, and business partners by evaluating the US GAAP, statutory, tax, compliance, controls, and operational implications of international business initiatives and recommending practical paths forward.

Accounting Close, Financial Reporting, Oversight, and Compliance

• Lead accounting operations, close activities, and financial reporting for international entities and non-US business activity, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, governance, and compliance with EPRI requirements.
• Review and approve financial statements, management reporting, account reconciliations, and key accounting analyses for international operations to ensure reporting integrity and effective financial stewardship.
• Ensure international results are properly reflected under US GAAP while supporting compliance with applicable IFRS, local statutory reporting, and regulatory requirements; lead implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and complex accounting guidance.
• Direct intercompany accounting, foreign currency considerations, and cross-border transactions, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, eliminations, and reporting across global entities.

Internal Controls, Policy, and Governance

• Design, maintain, monitor, and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, including evaluating control effectiveness and leading remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors regarding audit requests, process documentation, walkthroughs, testing activities, and remediation plans.
• Partner with internal and external tax advisors to support international tax compliance, transfer pricing, permanent establishment considerations, indirect tax matters, and related business initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to financial and administrative policies, including accounting, timekeeping, travel and expense, procurement, and contract administration requirements.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on accounting policies and procedures, financial controls, and reporting requirements.

Treasury and Cash Management

• Lead cash forecasting and cash-flow analysis for applicable international operations and legal entities, considering local banking practices, currencies, and funding needs.
• Monitor financial activity with external banking partners and support effective global cash management, including coordination with US-based Finance and local business stakeholders.

Transformation and Process Improvement

• Lead finance transformation initiatives that strengthen scalable global accounting operations and improve the finance function’s ability to support growth, including process optimization, automation, shared services expansion, ERP enhancements, international reporting improvements, and control effectiveness.
• Utilize ERP systems, reporting tools, data warehouses, and analytical solutions to improve decision support and financial management processes.

People and Organizational Leadership

• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and customer service excellence.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for staff while fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture through talent development, succession planning, delegation, employee engagement, and accountability for results.
• Establish departmental and individual performance goals aligned with organizational objectives, and conduct performance evaluations while providing ongoing feedback and development support.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• Master’s degree, MBA, and/or CPA designation preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis required.
• At least 6 years of experience managing staff required; experience leading accounting professionals in a complex global or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting non-US business operations, legal entity reporting, statutory compliance, intercompany activity, and cross-border transactions preferred.
• Experience working within not-for-profit organizations, government-funded environments, utility-related industries, or project-based organizations desirable.

Required Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles, including the ability to apply US GAAP to international operations and legal entities.
• Knowledge of IFRS, international accounting practices, statutory reporting, local regulatory compliance requirements, foreign currency, and intercompany accounting.
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate and operational accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management, and audit requirements.
• Familiarity with government-funded accounting environments, indirect cost structures, and proposal/reporting requirements preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial reporting systems, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, business judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Effective global business partner with the ability to influence decisions and communicate complex financial matters clearly across cultures, geographies, functions, and leadership levels.
• Proven ability to balance global business objectives with US GAAP, IFRS, statutory compliance, controls, tax, and operational requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including talent development, succession planning, stakeholder management, and performance accountability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and building a collaborative, high-performing culture.

The salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $155,000 USD annually.

This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan.

This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• STD/LTD and paid family leave
• life and accident insurance
• paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)

EPRI participates in E-Verify, an online system operated jointly by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration (SSA). EPRI uses the system to check the work status of new hires by comparing information from the employee's I-9 form against SSA and Department of Homeland Security databases.

EPRI is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA/M/F/VETS/Disabled Together . . . Shaping the Future of Energy.

www.epri.com Together Shaping the Future of Energy EPRI provides thought leadership, industry expertise, and collaborative value to help the electricity sector identify issues, technology gaps, and broader needs that can be addressed through effective research and development programs for the benefit of society.