IT Controller I / IT Controller II

Xcel Energy•Denver, CO

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? A position at Xcel Energy could be just what you’re looking for. Position Summary: The IT Controllers I & II provide financial leadership and governance across IT portfolios. These roles combine strategic oversight with operational accountability, ensuring compliance with corporate policy, GAAP, and regulatory requirements while delivering forward-looking insights to IT and Finance leadership. IT Controllers own end-to-end portfolio financials and remain focused on strategic impact, compliance, and leadership. IT Controllers act as both financial stewards and talent developers, ensuring high-quality reporting, effective controls, and strong decision support.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years' experience working operationally with information technology related business controls or processes (e.g. compliance; audit; supply chain; financial accounting; software asset management).
Bachelor’s degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
Ability to articulate core business and technology processes and related trends.
Strong organizational and analytical skills are required.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive consensus.
Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.
Minimum of 7 years' experience working operationally with information technology related business controls or processes (e.g. compliance; audit; supply chain; financial accounting; software asset management).
Bachelor’s degree in technology, Science, Business or related field, or 4 years of experience equivalent to the position.
Ability to articulate core business and technology processes and related trends.
Strong organizational and analytical skills are required.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to drive consensus.
Strong communication skills, effective with varying organizational levels and skill sets.
Strong Relationship Management and collaboration skills, with a track record of working as one team cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results.

Responsibilities

Strategic & Governance - Lead portfolio-level financial governance and compliance with corporate, GAAP, and regulatory standards (e.g., FERC). Provide insights for investment prioritization, risk management, and long-term financial planning. Partner with senior IT and Finance leaders to align portfolio performance with enterprise objectives.
Operational Finance-Manage forecasting, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis. Approve and ensure timeliness, transparency, and accuracy of portfolio financials. Escalate financial risks and issues to senior leadership with recommendations.
Analytics & Advisory- Conduct trend and scenario analyses to identify risks and opportunities. Develop business cases, support funding requests, and provide decision-ready insights. Benchmark performance against peer utilities and Fortune 500 companies.
Leadership & Mentoring- Mentor and coach Portfolio Coordinators and junior finance staff; build financial acumen across the team. Lead executive-level financial communications, ensuring clarity and consistency. Promote continuous improvement, talent development, and best practice adoption.