VP, Controller Nuclear Development

American Electric Power • Columbus, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The VP Controller, Nuclear Development will lead and own the accounting and internal controls over financial reporting. The Controller will serve as a key business partner and executive leader for Nuclear Development, driving the company’s financial reporting processes, ensuring that financial filings are issued timely and accurately, and overseeing the execution of company audits. This will require working cross-functionally with multiple business unit management teams to ensure needed information is obtained, verified and accurately communicated. The Controller will also be responsible for all Regulatory Accounting as applicable and advice for Nuclear Development, partnering heavily with the Nuclear Development CFO and President on their strategic priorities. It is expected this role would form part of the Nuclear Development Leadership teams.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Engineering, Finance, Management or related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• Experience At least 10 years’ experience working in Accounting role including at least 4 years in a leadership role (either at a public company or a large accounting firm).
• Licensure/Certifications: Certified Public Accountant or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Establishing an effective and efficient accounting function with openness, transparency and accountability that continuously improves its processes and controls.
• Creating and updating accounting policies and procedures
• Providing accounting and financial advice and analytical support in connection with regulatory strategy, outcomes and other business ventures
• Ensuring timely and accurate quarterly and annual SEC reporting
• Maintaining and operating effective systems, controls and policies to ensure the integrity of financial data and processes in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP requirements.
• Managing the monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting processes as well as supporting timely and accurate analysis of financial results and financial trends for Nuclear Development.
• Effectively leading and supervising accounting personnel, ensuring optimal performance through leadership, training and mentoring.
• Recruiting and nurturing a forward-thinking and technically proficient accounting staff, ensuring strong succession planning is in place through active recruitment and providing development opportunities to staff.
• Establishing and maintaining effective business relations with outside auditors and regulators.

Benefits

• Base salary
• Annual bonus
• Long-term incentive
• 401K match
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

What This Job Offers

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