Controller

Job Description: Controller

Reports to:  CFO OCI Enterprises (and indirectly to President, OCI Energy)

OCI Energy is a leader in utility-scale solar and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. We are seeking an experienced Controller to provide support for a growing organization. This position is located in San Antonio, Texas and provides a perfect opportunity for a professional looking for interesting work within a small cohesive team, the ability to expand their experience and contribute to the corporation's success.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller is responsible for managing the business unit’s accounting operations which includes monthly reporting of financial results, internal controls in a SOX environment, responding to auditors, budgeting, credit and collections, payables, loan compliance and strategic planning.  In addition, this position will identify ways to improve processes and strengthen internal controls. The Controller is currently required to supervise and coach up to three direct reports.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for multi-company consolidations and elimination of all inter-company transactions.
• Participate in the monthly closing and reporting process in compliance with US GAAP while ensuring all required transactions are recorded in the monthly results and appropriately distributing financial statements to Management Team, Bank et al.
• Manage the reporting process ensuring accuracy of month-end and annual financial reports and narratives prepared for the Management Team.
• Monitor and report project expenditures to budget.
• Assist the Business President with the annual budget and working with budget holders to help ensure a close integration between organizational plans and the budget.
• Assist the Business President with monitoring budget to actual revenue and expenditures and working with budget holders to analyze and report on variances, and proactively recommending required actions.
• Identify areas needing improvement in financial accounting applications and operational procedures and effectively communicating these value-added solutions to the Business President.
• Ensure accounting systems and processes for fiscal closings and reporting are continually streamlined via process improvement to achieve greater efficiencies and accuracy in the level, and timeliness of reporting (continuous improvements).
• Maintain SOX compliant internal controls and safeguards for all in scope business processes.
• Work with the corporate treasurer to handle communication with credit facilities and manage cash flow and covenants as needed.
• Participate in various job duties/responsibilities and special projects as directed or determined on own initiative.
• Supervise the work of any direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA required
• Ten plus (10+) years of US GAAP experience required
• Experience working in a power generation/renewable or manufacturing organization is a plus
• Project cost management experience is a plus
• Strong PC skills in Windows based environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Oracle
• Prior supervisory/management experience including strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills
• Strong Problem Solving and Analytical Ability
• Ability to lead, as well as effectively participate on a team

 

OCI Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. OCI Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.