Financial Controller

Welcome to the future of energy

We’re a leading energy technology company providing a better experience for our customers through transparency, automation and simplicity. Better for the planet, through real long-term investment in renewable generation and a low CO2 future. We make energy green and flexible for consumers, with fair and transparent pricing. Through our home developed platform, cloud-based billing, and sophisticated use of data science, modelling and AI, we’re redefining what is possible in energy.

By accessing the industrial/wholesale rate, our customers save 20% on their energy costs. If they want to save even more? Our AI platform enables customers to amplify their total savings up to 40% off their electricity bill.

Formerly operating as Evolve Energy, our efforts have not gone unnoticed and we are extremely pleased to announce that we now have the full support and backing of Octopus Energy, an award-winning UK energy supplier who share our passion and values.

We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead our accounting and tax efforts. This role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to provide organisational guidance as we build financial complexities into our growing business model.

What you'll do

• Electricity accounting - manage the accounting process for multiple entities and cross-border transactions. Manage the mark-to-market requirements of hedge products.
• Financial reporting - deliver on-time and high-quality GAAP financial statement preparation and other disclosures.
• Taxes - manage the preparation of compliant and timely reporting/filing of all applicable local, state, and federal tax obligations.
• Internal controls - coordinate internal controls & procedures with the Company’s external control auditors.
• Accounting policy – guide the organization through technical accounting issues as required, understand and implement new accounting requirements as needed.

What you'll need

• CPA
• Extensive experience of electricity or commodity industry
• Hands on experience with accounting matters (e.g. revenue and JIB)
• A track record of simplification and standardization
• An understanding of accounting excellence and how accounting adds value
• Successful at training and coaching team members and leading change
• Previous experience coordinating across corporate functions, especially land
• Maintaining an honest and ethical tone-from-the-top
• Desire to advance cheaper and greener electricity

Nice to have

• GAAP to IFRS translation experience
• History of working with decentralized organizations
• Understanding of accounting requirements for software businesses
• Transfer tax and inter company loan experience