Corporate Controller

Utility Innovation Group; Arkansas; Remote; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the utilities sector is seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations. The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and extensive experience in multi-entity environments. Responsibilities include directing financial reporting, developing scalable processes, and ensuring compliance while supporting the company's growth trajectory.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

Equity opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience required.
• Experience with multi-entity financial consolidations preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to build teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Lead monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

GAAP

Interpersonal Skills

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Position Description

The Corporate Controller will serve as a key financial leader overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, controls, and financial operations across the portfolio of businesses. This position will play a crucial role in ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and transparency, while enhancing the processes, accounting systems, and controls necessary to support the company's growth trajectory without disrupting the high growth and nimbleness of the underlying businesses.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations

• Direct the accounting operations of the holding company and its subsidiaries, including financial reporting, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll, and GL maintenance
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes across multiple entities
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls compliant with GAAP and company policies
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements

Systems & Process Development

• Lead the implementation or upgrade of accounting and financial reporting systems suitable for a high-growth, multi-entity enterprise
• Develop and document scalable processes for intercompany transactions, allocations, and eliminations
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, scalability, and accuracy

Treasury & Cash Management

• Oversee cash management, banking relationships, cash forecasting, and liquidity planning
• Coordinate intercompany funding and capital allocation

Audit, Tax, & Compliance

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other consultants
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws, filings, and regulatory requirements
• Prepare for eventual financial audit readiness as growth continues

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting and finance team
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentorship to staff as the department scales

Financial Planning & Strategic Support

• Support the CFO in forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Participate in capital raising, M&A due diligence, and integration of new acquisitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate controller or equivalent leadership role
• Experience with multi-entity, multi-industry financial consolidations
• Previous experience in high-growth, privately held, or PE-backed companies is strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax, and compliance
• Experience selecting and implementing ERP/accounting systems
• Proven ability to build accounting teams and scalable processes
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred Characteristics

• Experience in a holding company or multi-subsidiary organizational structure
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and hands-on tactical levels
• Able to partner effectively with non-financial executives and business owners
• Customer service approach to working with internal stakeholders
• Self-starter, intellectually curious
• Solutions-oriented and proactive problem solver

Compensation

Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and equity opportunities commensurate with experience.

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