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NiSource · 3 days ago

Controller (hybrid)

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$155K/yr - $233K/yr

10+ years exp

NiSource is a public utility company seeking a Controller and Director of Plant Accounting. The role is responsible for providing strategic financial analysis, overseeing accounting for fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while promoting employee development and process improvements.

BiofuelEnergyNatural Resources

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage a multi-talented team, including conducting performance evaluations and facilitating staff professional development at all levels

Direct the development and consistent application of accounting procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory accounting requirements

Oversee a timely and accurate monthly close, financial statement preparation, management reporting and regulatory filings including state commission filings

Work with Construction and Operations teams across the company to understand the nature of activities being performed and the appropriate accounting treatment

Partner with corporate accounting and consolidation to facilitate consolidated NiSource reporting including SEC reporting (preparation of consolidated financial statements and disclosures and Management Discussion and Analysis), quarterly and monthly results variance analysis and other corporate consolidated activities

Collaborate with state operating company Presidents, Finance teams and other key stakeholders to maximize value and support regulatory initiatives

Collaborate with centralized accounting functions on accounting matters including any stand-alone GAAP financial statements, if any

Prepare and provide support for pre-filed regulatory testimony, discovery requests and commission audits

Support rate case preparation, regulatory strategy and settlement discussions

Recommend and facilitate process improvements to ensure efficient and effective use of the financial systems

Responsible for compliance with SOX controls and providing audit support and responses to both internal and external auditors

Drive process improvement initiatives for more efficient and effective accounting processes

Provide leadership, transparency and training on Columbia company financial results

Qualification

Bachelor's DegreeManagement experiencePublic accounting backgroundSEC reporting knowledgeCertified Public Accountant (CPA)Project coordinationPeopleSoft FinancialsMBAInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance or other business discipline from an accredited college/university

Proven management / leadership experience

Experience working closely with executive level management

Requires demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and self-motivated

Requires ability to successfully lead and coordinate projects and teams, as well as gain consensus and drive change across the organization

Requires strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence and appropriately engage stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including executive level reporting

Requires proven ability to provide expert technical advice to others in an accurate, timely and understandable manner

Requires demonstrated proficiency in multiple functions, as well as successful assumption of increasingly technical projects and responsibilities

Background in public accounting

Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire