Controller and Director of Accounting

About the Role

• Prepare Board/Audit and Finance Committee presentations • Responsible for the Company’s debt structure and treasury function for existing and to secure new financing as needed for the Company – includes preparing RFP; working directly with banks and other lending institutions including outside agencies (e.g. Mass Development Financing Agency); creating timelines and plans commensurate with FERC deadlines and capital needs; reviewing all loan documents; coordinating with outside legal counsel; preparing materials to update to Audit & Finance Committee as required • Ensures compliance to ISO-NE’s Purchasing Policies as it relates to accounts payable, to ISO-NE’s Billing Policy, NEPOOL Agreement, ISO-NE tariffs. • Overseeing accounting supervisor on accounts payable processing; Cash Management; Accounts Receivable; Asset Management; compliance; settlement billing; general ledger, Sarbanes Oxley 302 and 404 reporting • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, payroll tax filings, and compliance with federal, state and local regulations • Monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reporting, including preparing and or reviewing financial statements, Board & Nepool Budget and Finance Reports • Manage all accounting and payroll staff, including consultants, temporary administrative services, and interns, determine and review functional requirements and training needs • Ensure conformity with and understanding of Accounting Policy and Procedures, compliance requirements, and Company Policies and Procedures • Formulates, recommends and implements changes to accounting and billing policy and update policy/procedure documentation. • Responsible for the ISO-NE Business Procedures function for accounts payable, cash, settlement billing, and various accounting functions. Develop and implement best practices, procedures, and policies for procurement and review procedures quarterly • Review payroll reports for accuracy and reconcile payroll-related accounts • Ensure and review all other FERC required filings related to Finance are completed accurately and timely, including Quarterly Capital Funding Tariff Filing, FERC Forms 3Q and Form 1, FERC 582

Key Responsibilities

• ▸debt financing
• ▸treasury management
• ▸accounts payable
• ▸cash management
• ▸financial reporting
• ▸payroll processing

What You Bring

• Strong writing and verbal skills are preferred, as the role includes communicating with colleagues and clients from a wide range of backgrounds • Strong technological, organizational and problem-solving skills • Bachelor’s degree in accounting. MBA is desirable • Knowledge of accounting in accordance to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) • 10+ years in a supervisory role. • 15+ years of experience in general ledger analysis, performing general ledger close, complete financial statement preparation from general ledger to completed statements and footnotes, working with an automated general ledger system, account reconciliation, full understanding of responsibilities under the finance department purview and overseeing payroll • Attention to detail is critical, ability to maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines • Highly professional demeanor and adherence to established policies • Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and practices

Requirements

• ▸gaap
• ▸fasb
• ▸general ledger
• ▸financial statements
• ▸bachelor's
• ▸mba

Benefits

• Wellness programs, including an onsite gym • Enhanced 401(k) and financial planning support • Robust benefits package, including: • A stable, mission-driven workplace where your impact truly matters • Hybrid work environment with 3 days/week onsite • Flexible work hours • Distance-based relocation assistance available • Free coffee at our onsite café • Tuition reimbursement and professional development • Competitive compensation with a base salary + performance bonus

Work Environment

Hybrid