Controller
Controller
Wasilla, AK | Full-Time
$155-$175K DOE
Our Client
Our client is an employee-owned utility and telecommunications company serving rural and remote Alaskan communities. Known for its community-minded mission and cooperative culture, they are seeking a Controller to lead financial operations and support strategic decision-making as the company continues to grow and invest in Alaska's infrastructure.
Our client is an employee-owned utility and telecommunications company serving rural and remote Alaskan communities. Known for its community-minded mission and cooperative culture, they are seeking a Controller to lead financial operations and support strategic decision-making as the company continues to grow and invest in Alaska's infrastructure.
What You'll Do
- Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting reports for leadership, boards, lenders, and regulators.
- Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders; provide variance analysis and long-term financial forecasting.
- Maintain compliance with utility accounting standards, GAAP, and regulatory reporting requirements; prepare required federal, state, and local filings.
- Develop and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures; ensure compliance with tax requirements and company policies.
- Manage annual financial audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
- Oversee banking relationships, cash flow planning, liquidity monitoring, and debt service requirements.
- Support rate studies, cost-of-service analyses, and financial modeling for major projects and infrastructure investments.
- Supervise and develop a team of 5–6 accounting and finance staff, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA designation preferred.
- Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
- Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
- Experience preparing audited financial statements and with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Utility, telecommunications, electric cooperative, or regulated industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP; understanding of utility accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; able to convey financial information to non-financial audiences.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other professional credentials preferred.
Additional Details
Full-time, exempt position based in Wasilla, AK, reporting to the CFO with supervisory responsibility for 5–6 staff. Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, or board meetings. Extended hours may occur during audits, budget cycles, and reporting periods.
Full-time, exempt position based in Wasilla, AK, reporting to the CFO with supervisory responsibility for 5–6 staff. Occasional travel may be required for training, audits, or board meetings. Extended hours may occur during audits, budget cycles, and reporting periods.
Benefits Overview
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees (30+ hours/week), effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment:
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees (30+ hours/week), effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment:
- Medical: Choice of PPO (no deductible, 80% in-network) or HDHP with HSA — including company contributions of $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (family).
- Dental: Optima Plan — up to $3,000/year; $1,500 lifetime orthodontia maximum.
- Vision: Annual exam and lenses; $150 hardware allowance every other year.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare FSA up to $3,400; Dependent Care FSA up to $7,500.
- Life & AD&D: Company-paid at 1x annual earnings (up to $500,000); voluntary supplemental options available.
- Disability: STD replaces 66.67% of earnings (up to $3,000/week, 12 weeks); LTD replaces 70% (up to $13,500/month) until SSNRA.
- ESOP & 401(k): Dollar-for-dollar company match up to 5% in company stock after 90-day waiting period.
- Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Performance-based bonus tied to corporate goal achievement.
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, jury duty, bereavement, and parental leave; 8 paid holidays annually.
Additional perks: Education reimbursement, EAP, supplemental insurance options, medevac reimbursement, travel benefit for AK health-related expenses (up to $5,000/yr), employee-tier home internet pricing, annual logo wear allowance, service awards, and Thanksgiving gift cards.
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