Sector Controller
Job Summary and Description
The Sector Controller provides financial leadership, controllership, and strategic direction for EPRI International (EI), EPRI Europe (EEU), and EPRI Gulf (EG). As a strategic business partner to Sector leadership, this position is responsible for financial reporting, contract and project accounting oversight, internal controls, and business performance management. This position also oversees international accounting and legal entity activities, including cross-border transactions, treasury management, statutory reporting, and compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the preparation, analysis, and presentation of Sector financial information, forecasts, and business performance metrics to management and leadership.
Partner with Sector leadership to provide financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations that support strategic decision-making and operational effectiveness.
Provide inputs to Sector budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan processes, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and financial objectives.
Analyze Sector financial trends, funding performance, revenue streams, project activity, and operational results to identify risks, opportunities, and improvement initiatives.
Oversee financial management and reporting for EPRI International, Europe, and Gulf.
Direct intercompany accounting activities and cross-border financial transactions, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, documentation, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements, legal entity obligations, and applicable regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
Lead finance transformation initiatives, ERP enhancements, automation efforts, and accounting process standardization activities.
Provide leadership, coaching, and development for staff.
Required Knowledge and Technical Skills
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles.
Knowledge of IFRS, international accounting practices, statutory reporting requirements, and international compliance regulations.
Comprehensive understanding of corporate accounting, operational accounting, project accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Knowledge of internal controls, governance practices, and audit requirements.
Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, SAP (preferred), data analytics tools, Microsoft Office, and financial reporting systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial modeling skills.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
Master’s degree, MBA, and/or CPA designation preferred.
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis required.
At least 6 years of experience managing staff required; experience leading accounting professionals and managers in a complex global operation strongly preferred.
Experience with international accounting, legal entity reporting, statutory compliance, and cross-border business activities preferred.
Experience working within not-for-profit organizations, government-funded environments, utility-related industries, or project-based organizations desirable.
Salary Range
The salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $155,000 USD annually.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).
About the Role
This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s annual incentive program. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following:
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
STD/LTD and paid family leave
Life and accident insurance
Paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay)
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