Controller, Assistant

EPRI; United States; On-site; USD 134,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

EPRI is seeking an Assistant Controller to provide strategic accounting leadership for its global operations including EPRI International, EPRI Europe, and Gulf regions. The role focuses on US GAAP, IFRS compliance, and statutory reporting while enabling scalable global accounting capabilities.

Reporting to the Controller, you will partner with Finance leaders, manage cross-border accounting, and drive process improvements, governance, and risk mitigation across multiple entities.

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; international/global experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, close activities, and financial reporting for international entities.
• Ensure US GAAP alignment, IFRS, statutory reporting and regulatory compliance for non-US ops.
• Direct intercompany accounting and cross-border transactions; manage currency considerations.
• Develop and strengthen internal controls; coordinate with auditors and Tax advisors.
• Provide leadership and staff development; set goals and conduct evaluations.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

Financial analysis

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Master’s degree / MBA preferred

CPA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Job description

Job Title:

Controller, Assistant

Location:

EEU - Ireland Home Office

Job Summary and Description:

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 base salary range EPRI reasonable expects to offer for this role at the time of posting is €115 to €130 per year. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be determined using objective, gender-neutral and role-related criteria, which may include relevant skills and experience, qualifications or equivalent experience where applicable, level of responsibility, work location, pay equity considerations, market factors, and role-related business needs. In addition to base salary, EPRI offers a range of employee benefits. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.