Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

PNGC is a member-centric, subscription-based Generation and Transmission cooperative (G&T) owned by 25 Northwest electric distribution cooperative utilities spanning 7 western states. As the only G&T serving the Pacific Northwest, we are seeking an experienced Controller to play a key role in structuring the build-out of PNGC’s balance sheet to support our member cooperatives’ power generation needs exceeding $1 billion. Our focus is maintaining our 50-year-old cooperative’s accurate accounting, timely financial reporting, and financial compliance, while leading a doubling of the cooperative’s near-term revenues.

PNGC is the largest customer of Bonneville Power Administration, affording PNGC’s member utilities the collective economies of scale to offer their end-use customers reliable, low-cost and diverse power options at stable prices, now, and in the future thanks to the comprehensive, long-term planning and forward-thinking vision of the PNGC Power Board and staff.

The Controller oversees all accounting operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, robust internal controls, and compliance with all applicable regulations. This hands-on leader will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions of PNGC while providing strategic analysis and guidance to senior management to support overall business growth and decision-making. The Controller will also coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and compliance activities.

• Accounting :
  Lead the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records and ledgers in accordance with accounting standards, financial covenants and PNGC policies.
• Direct and oversee accounting and financial reporting functions to ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and other best business operational and accounting practices.
• Policies, procedures and internal controls :
  Establish, maintain, and regularly assess comprehensive accounting & financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard institutional assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting.
• Process improvement :
  Implement and continuously improve processes to maximize departmental efficiency, reduce redundancies, and streamline financial operations.
• Team leadership :
  Mentor and manage the accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.

• Financial reporting :
  Direct the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements.
• Monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting :
  Produce timely and accurate financial statements.
• Budgeting & forecasting :
  Work closely with leadership on budgets & forecasts, financial operations, and financial strategy.
• Audits and analysis :
  Support external audits and provide financial analysis for pricing, investments, and contracts.
• Tax :
  Manage tax planning, filings, and audits in collaboration with external tax advisors.
• KPIs and process improvement :
  Monitor financial KPIs and support continuous improvement in reporting processes.

• Compliance :
  Manage accounting and financial reporting functions to ensure PNGC’s adherence to financial regulations, tax laws, and industry-specific accounting standards and practices.
• Regulatory and tax adherence :
  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial laws and tax regulations.
• Representations and warrants :
  Prepare and deliver all required representations and warrants in support of PNGC’s financial covenants.

• Audit (outsourced) :
  Direct internal and external staff to conduct audits to verify the accuracy of financial records and assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Audit coordination :
  Coordinate and support annual third-party audits.
• Documentation and relationships :
  Maintain proper documentation, records retention, and internal reporting calendars. Maintain professional relationships with external auditors, bankers and PNGC’s Board of Directors.

• Leadership and collaboration :
  Provide leadership in the Accounting & Financial Reporting function, fostering a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and accountability. Cultivate buy-in and cross-team alignment to identify new ways of working.
• Treasury support :
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