Controller

Northeast Power • Palmyra, MO

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Missouri Electric Power Cooperative (Northeast Power), a transmission cooperative delivering power to northeast Missouri and southeast Iowa, has an immediate opening for a Controller at its Palmyra, Missouri location. This is a full-time, exempt position for an experienced accounting professional focused on financial reporting, accounting operations, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. The Controller oversees daily accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains internal controls, supports the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and supervises accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with substantial accounting coursework; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• At least seven years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including financial reporting, month-end closing, reconciliations, and supervision or substantive review of accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with integrated accounting systems and financial reporting.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Ability to lead and develop employees, collaborate across departments, and communicate complex financial information effectively.
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Valid Class E or equivalent driver's license and ability to maintain required licensing and insurability.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.
• Experience with electric utility or cooperative accounting, RUS requirements, NISC iVUE, or other capital-intensive industries.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly and annual financial closing processes, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
• Ensure accounting records and financial reporting comply with GAAP and applicable Rural Utilities Service (RUS) requirements.
• Supervise and develop accounting personnel, including Accounts Payable functions, and promote accuracy, accountability, and efficient operations.
• Oversee cash activity, bank reconciliations, payroll accounting, accounts receivable, inventory, and fixed asset accounting.
• Coordinate the annual external audit, regulatory reporting, tax filings, and other accounting compliance requirements.
• Direct accounting for construction projects, capital assets, depreciation, capital credits, and subsidiary operations.
• Review purchased power costs, member billing, and annual power supplier settlements.
• Maintain effective internal controls, safeguard Cooperative assets, and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems.
• Work with the CFO and other departments to resolve accounting issues, provide financial information, and support sound business decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Two retirement plans.
• Employer-paid life insurance for the employee, spouse, and child.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• Vacation and sick leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Business travel accident insurance.
• AirMedCare membership for the household.
• Supplemental life insurance and Aflac policies available through payroll deduction.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior