IT Controller I / IT Controller II

About the role

A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. The IT Controllers I & II provide financial leadership and governance across IT portfolios. These roles combine strategic oversight with operational accountability, ensuring compliance with corporate policy, GAAP, and regulatory requirements while delivering forward-looking insights to IT and Finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Governance - Lead portfolio-level financial governance and compliance with corporate, GAAP, and regulatory standards (e.g., FERC). Provide insights for investment prioritization, risk management, and long-term financial planning. Partner with senior IT and Finance leaders to align portfolio performance with enterprise objectives.

• Operational Finance - Manage forecasting, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis. Approve and ensure timeliness, transparency, and accuracy of portfolio financials. Escalate financial risks and issues to senior leadership with recommendations.

• Analytics & Advisory - Conduct trend and scenario analyses to identify risks and opportunities. Develop business cases, support funding requests, and provide decision-ready insights. Benchmark performance against peer utilities and Fortune 500 companies.

• Leadership & Mentoring - Mentor and coach Portfolio Coordinators and junior finance staff; build financial acumen across the team. Lead executive-level financial communications, ensuring clarity and consistency. Promote continuous improvement, talent development, and best practice adoption.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements (IT Controller I): Minimum of 5 years' experience working operationally with information technology related business controls or processes (e.g. compliance; audit; supply chain; financial accounting; software asset management). Bachelor’s degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position. Ability to articulate core business and technology processes and related trends. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required. Excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to drive consensus. Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets. Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

• Minimum Requirements (IT Controller II): Minimum of 7 years' experience working operationally with information technology related business controls or processes (e.g. compliance; audit; supply chain; financial accounting; software asset management). Bachelor’s degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position. Ability to articulate core business and technology processes and related trends. Strong organizational and analytical skills are required. Excellent problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to drive consensus. Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets. Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Preferred Requirements

• Financial planning and analysis experience.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program

• Medical/Pharmacy Plan

• Dental

• Vision

• Life Insurance

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Health Care Reimbursement Account

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Limited-Purpose FSA

• Transportation Reimbursement Account

• Short-term disability (STD)

• Long-term disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)

• Tuition reimbursement

• Transit programs

• Employee recognition program

• Pension

• 401(k) plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Holidays

• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)

• Parental Leave

Pay

The anticipated starting base pay for this position is: $84,900.00 to $138,600.00 per year

Schedule

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

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