Controller (hybrid)

Description

• 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.
• 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.
• Recommend and facilitate process improvements to ensure efficient and effective use of the financial systems.
• Drive process improvement initiatives for more efficient and effective accounting processes.
• Responsible for compliance with SOX controls and providing audit support and responses to both internal and external auditors.
• 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.
• Direct the development and consistent application of accounting procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory accounting requirements.
• Manage a multi-talented team, including conducting performance evaluations and facilitating staff professional development at all levels.
• Provide leadership, transparency and training on Columbia company financial results
• Support rate case preparation, regulatory strategy and settlement discussions.
• Prepare and provide support for pre-filed regulatory testimony, discovery requests and commission audits.

Requirements

• Experience with PeopleSoft Financials and other financial systems
• Requires demonstrated proficiency in multiple functions, as well as successful assumption of increasingly technical projects and responsibilities.
• Requires proven ability to provide expert technical advice to others in an accurate, timely and understandable manner.
• Knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
• Experience working closely with executive level management
• 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.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Upon Hire
• Experience in public utility accounting and finance
• Requires demonstrated ability to be self-sufficient and self-motivated
• Background in public accounting
• Right to Work Poster (English and Spanish) If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away
• Bachelor's Degree accounting, finance or other business discipline from an accredited college/university.
• Proven management / leadership experience
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in accounting or finance.
• Requires ability to successfully lead and coordinate projects and teams, as well as gain consensus and drive change across the organization.
• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish

Benefits

• The salary offered to a candidate is based on several factors including but not limited to the candidate’s skills, job-related knowledge, and relevant experience, as well as internal pay equity.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance