Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Corporate Controller oversees the accounting and financial functions of the organization. Duties include preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for each operating subsidiary of CEC, and on a consolidated basis. 

The Corporate Controller is responsible for preparing the monthly report for review by the CEO and the CFO, and presented it to the Company’s owner, Argo Infrastructures. The Controller is responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual EBITDA calculations on a consolidated basis, and for each operating subsidiary, for inclusion in the monthly report. The Controller is responsible for populating company financial information on Argo’s Mercatus financial reporting system. 

The Controller prepares for, and participates in, quarterly board of director meetings. The Controller is responsible for preparation of audited financial statements and is the primary company liaison with the Company’s external auditors. The Controller works with, and relies on, the regulatory accountant – Pennsylvania, and the Financial Reporting and Regulatory Manager who maintain the books and records of each of CEC and the three operating subsidiaries of CEC. 

The Corporate controller analyzes financial results for each operating company, and in consolidation, focusing on gross margin, operating expenses, and regulatory items. The Corporate Controller is responsible for preparing debt covenant calculations on a monthly and quarterly basis, and is responsible for providing required financial information to company lenders. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Prepares monthly reports for the Company’s owner, Argo Infrastructures.
• Prepares quarterly reports to be included in the Company’s board of director’s reporting package
• Prepares annual financial statements that are provided to the Company’s external audit firm
• Populates Argo’s Mercatus reporting system with company financial information
• Provides lenders with financial covenant calculations on a quarterly basis
• Assists our consultant in developing financial forecasts and annual budgets.
• Assists the CFO in communicating with financial institutions concerning debt activities.
• Oversees the maintenance of property records.
• Coordinates the annual independent audit and effectively works with auditors.
• Assists the CFO in handling all tax matters.
• Coordinates with management on new business development and diversified services, including preparing and analyzing strategies, business plans, and financial data.
• Supports the CFO with overall finance control, including effective cash and debt management.
• Prepares annual reports for various financial and government agencies.
• Prepares monthly report to Argo.
• Along with the CFO, assists in forming internal financial policies, procedures, and controls.
• Supports the maintenance of the general ledger including related subsidiaries.
• Ensures the company has sufficient and effective accounting systems.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Understands accounting principles and procedures as they relate to the financial statement of a utility company, including general and subsidiary ledgers, and has complete familiarity with the financing and operation of a utility company.
• Technical ability to analyze, design, and create various statistical reports as directed.
• Capability to produce correspondence, reports, user-friendly spreadsheets, databases, and other documents that are accurate and clearly understood.
• Effective communication skills to ensure information is clearly understood by recipients.
• Strong sense of urgency, personal initiative, and drive to work effectively under extreme deadlines and changing priorities without close supervision.
• Strong understanding of financial and accounting standards and regulations.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Five or more years’ experience in financial management and accounting principles with a utility company preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, especially in pivot tables and data management are preferred.
• Experience in resolving complex accounting transactions and issues.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, governmental accounting, utility accounting, and financial audits is preferred.
• Advanced competency with financial software and technology preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.
• This job requires long periods of sitting, manual dexterity, and repetitive finger motion.
• Hearing and vision are required for this position.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds.