Controller

Description

• Drives process improvements, automation, and efficiency in accounting, tax, reporting, and controls; leads ERP/system implementations and post go-live stabilization and improvements, including integrations aligning accounting, tax, and cross-functional processes.
• Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Serves as primary liaison to external auditors, tax advisors, and U.S./Canadian regulators; leads year-end audits for efficient, clean outcomes.
• Designs, implements, monitors, and enhances internal controls and risk-mitigation frameworks to manage balance sheet risks (liquidity, credit, reserves, contingencies) and safeguard financial integrity.
• Directs all Americas accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets (with tracking, safeguarding, and minimum quarterly physical counts), revenue recognition, USD/CAD consolidations, and complex month-end/year-end closes.
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Delivers actionable financial and tax insights/recommendations to the CFO and executive team.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.
• Accountable to continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Serves as technical accounting and tax expert, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and regulatory filings compliant with U.S. GAAP, Canadian GAAP/IFRS (as applicable), and federal, state/provincial, and local tax regulations.
• Develops and executes Americas accounting and tax strategies aligned with organizational priorities, including tax planning, structuring, and optimization for U.S./Canadian operations; oversees tax/financial due diligence and post-transaction integration for M&A/divestitures, identifying risks, liabilities, and opportunities while ensuring U.S./Canadian compliance.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.
• Collaborates with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and other functions to boost financial transparency, tax efficiency, and regulatory adherence.
• Builds, leads, and develops high-performing Americas accounting/tax teams, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, high-accountability culture.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.
• Leads CFO-directed special projects, including M&A integration, tax optimization, and financial system transformations.

Requirements

• Multi-National operations experience, preferred.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; active CPA certification (or equivalent), required.
• Strong leadership in building/mentoring high-performing accounting/tax teams.
• Background in energy, construction, or project-based industries, with proven track record in balance sheet management, risk mitigation, multi-currency reporting, and project accounting.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.
• 12+ years progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years as Controller/Assistant Controller in public accounting (Big 4/large regional) or public company, required.
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, IFRS, complex topics, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Strong business acumen: interpreting contracts/tax implications and synthesizing complex data into actionable insights for executives, auditors, and stakeholders.
• MBA or Master of Accountancy in Accounting/Finance, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
• Willingness to travel 5-15% domestically/internationally.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Strategic leadership in accounting/tax projects (e.g., M&A due diligence, tax compliance, local law adherence, post-transaction integration); exceptional project management for process improvements and cross-functional collaboration (FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal).
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, IFS), including 1+ years leading implementations, post-go-live stabilization/improvements, tax due diligence, and compliance, required.

Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance