Business Controller, WM Renewable Energy

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

 

I. Job Summary

The WM Renewable Energy Business Controller is the leader of the Accounting organization for WM Renewable Energy and a key partner to the business' finance and operations leadership. The Business Controller will provide accounting oversight and develop, complete, and review monthly financial analysis that supports the control environment, focuses on emerging trends and/or addresses complex or highly judgmental aspects of the business. Additionally, the Business Controller will be responsible for executing financial controls, standardizing processes and procedures across the Business, identifying process improvement opportunities, and lead, train, develop and coach members of the accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality of financial information and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.

 

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishes a strong “tone at the top” related to WM’s commitments and values.
• Is a key business partner to the management and operations team, helping them improve processes, costing and efficiencies.  Provides financial advice by studying operational issues and providing recommendations. 
• Directs Month-End Close functions. Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, cost, property, and operating expenses, capital and other records.
• Drives adherence to the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures regarding the maintenance of fiscal records and the preparation of financial reports.
• Ensures a strong framework of financial controls and adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Requires a continuous improvement mindset and focus across the function, looking for process standardization and automation opportunities, culling unnecessary work to free team members’ time for higher-value work and encouraging the delivery of business insights over report creation.
• Ensures integrity and quality of financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and Company policies.
• Responsible for review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations and completion of monthly Balance Sheet analysis.
• Reviews and evaluates work to ensure quality and timeliness and ensures quality control in adherence to policies and procedures.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions. A focus on diversity and inclusion is critical to building and developing an effective accounting organization.
• Key contact for all audit related questions, both internal and external. Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP and Business specific contract accounting requirements. Oversees SOX controls and testing as required.
• Builds a strong foundational knowledge of the Business – its customers, profit drivers and operational capabilities
• Provides energizing leadership with a focus on attracting, retaining, and developing top talent. Builds and leads a value-add and focused accounting team that is integrally involved with the day-to-day plans and operations of the business. Selects and develops diverse, world-class accounting talent for the entire Business.

 

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

The highest level of supervisory skills required in this job is the management of non-supervisory employees.  This includes:

• Direct supervision of ­­2 full-time employees and indirect supervision of 6 full-time employees.

 

IV. Qualifications 

A. Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting or similar area of study Required or 
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant experience Required 
• 8 years in progressively responsible accounting or finance roles required 

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• Master's Degree (accredited) in Accounting (MS) or MBA 
• Public accounting firm and/or public company experience 
• Any industry experience will be considered, but strong preference for at least 5 years in the oil and gas/energy industry.
• Strong preference for candidates with understanding of Energy Derivative accounting and fundamentals of Mark to Market accounting.
• Preference to have a