Financial Controller

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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⛔️ Financial Controller

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Rising Edge Group

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201 - 500 employees

🏗️ Construction

⚡ Energy

Construction • Energy

Rising Edge Group is a high voltage electrical contractor providing safe, cost-effective, and fit-for-purpose project solutions to the power industry. Since its inception in 2002, the company has grown to offer a wide array of services in power generation, transmission, fabrication, and industrial sectors. From conceptual design to commissioning, each aspect of a project is managed by trained industry specialists, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion. Rising Edge focuses on delivering tailored solutions for complex protection schemes and various types of switchyard equipment.

📋 Description

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, regulatory compliance, and U.S. tax compliance activities • Collaborate with the Canadian Financial Controller to ensure financial information integrity and compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations • Drive month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies • Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger activities, reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries • Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls • Analyze financial results and provide commentary on variances, trends, and key performance indicators • Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning • Serve as primary point of contact for auditors and coordinate audits and reviews • Manage audit requests and supporting documentation • Monitor and remediate audit findings and control deficiencies • Maintain compliance documentation and evidence • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements • Monitor accounting standards and regulatory changes and assess business impacts • Oversee statutory records and regulatory filings • Oversee U.S. federal, state, and local tax compliance processes and filings • Partner with external tax advisors on tax reporting and planning • Ensure accurate tax accounting, tax provisions, and supporting schedules • Support tax audits and regulatory inquiries • Build out the U.S. team to support business growth • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and finance team members • Partner with business leaders to provide financial guidance and support decision-making • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and finance best practices • Support special projects as needed

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required • CPA designation strongly preferred • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is a plus • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience • 3+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams • Strong experience with financial reporting, external audits, and regulatory compliance • Experience overseeing U.S. tax compliance and working with external tax advisors • Experience in a multi-entity or complex business environment preferred • Public accounting experience is desirable • Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP • Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements • Knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations • Experience with ERP systems; Vista by Viewpoint preferred • Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills • Experience with financial reporting and consolidation systems preferred • Strong leadership and people management skills • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Strong written and verbal communication skills • High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability • Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and with senior leadership • Completion of pre-employment screening, including professional reference checks and a criminal record check, required as a condition of employment

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with weekly pay periods • Generous paid time off • 401(k) employer matching • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental and vision) • Company-paid safety training • Ongoing training, development, and career advancement opportunities • Employee Family Assistance Program (confidential counselling support) • Employee Referral Bonus Program • Meaningful engagement initiatives and team events • Wellbeing and inclusion-focused culture