Financial Controller

Controller Job Summary

NWP Energy is a family owned and operated energy company servicing the Northern Neck of VA. We supply our community with essential energy products and services for both residential and commercial customers. We are currently hiring for the Controller position in our accounting department. The controller will handle high-level accounting, managerial accounting, and oversee the financial activities of the company. As head of the accounting department, the controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting from payroll to tax compliance. Will report to CEO and COO, and will assist with the development of internal control policies, procedures, and financial planning as needed.

Controller Duties and Responsibilities

· Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll oversite, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses

· Maintain documented system of accounting policies and operations

· Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time

· Oversee all payments made for debts, bank loans, and other large quantities of money

· Monitor cash and funding balances

· Keep an organized filing system of all accounts, statements, transactions, payments, and debts

· Prepare and organize financial statements for record and review

· Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports

· Manage the quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts

· Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management.

· Organize information and statements for audits and both internal and external auditors

· Define, benchmark and implement operational best practices

· Complying with all local, state, and federal laws regarding finances, tax filings, and reporting

· Ensuring company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements

· Additional controller duties as needed

· Assist in day-to-day office operations, customer service, processing orders and payments.

Controller Requirements and Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration with an emphasis in accounting, or a related field

· Ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience in field

· Previous experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager

· Excellent computer skills; experience in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; Access, database, or other system knowledge

· Proficiency with accounting software and experience with a software system implementation

· Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

· Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations

· Attention to detail

· Able to work well with senior executives and team, as well as mentor/lead other team members

COMPENSATION

· $75,000 - $90,000 salary; based on qualifications and experience of applicant

· Health insurance, dental, vision

· SIMPLE IRA retirement plan

· Annual Bonus

· PTO

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilmarnock, VA 22482: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $75,000 - $90,000