Summit Utilities, Inc.

Assistant Controller

Fort Smith, AR

Full-time

About This Job

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Controller. This hybrid role requires working from one of our office locations in AR, ME or OK.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Controller plays a key leadership role in supporting the VP and Controller across all aspects of accounting, financial management, and internal controls for Summit Utilities, Inc. and its subsidiaries. This position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency, while driving alignment with corporate objectives. The Assistant Controller also provides leadership by ensuring that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) pronouncements, where applicable, through the development and maintenance of appropriate financial policies, practices, controls, and reporting systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Collaborates with the VP and Controller on financial and regulatory accounting, financial reporting (including external reporting), and financial systems decisions.

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Interfaces with other departments and external audit firms to resolve technical accounting issues across Summit and assists in evaluation and documentation.

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Ensures all accounting practices comply with legal guidelines and established accounting principles and policies.

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Monitors compliance with existing and emerging pronouncements and requirements, anticipates future requirements, and advises senior management on needed actions.

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Works with the Company to create and formalize internal controls and policies.

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Provides cross-functional leadership and management guidance, ensuring that all management functions are completed in accordance with Company policies.

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Performs other duties as assigned by the VP, Controller, or Chief Financial Officer.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

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Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting experience.

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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA designation required.

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Public accounting or accounting advisory background required.

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Strongly preferred: experience with SAP and/or Oracle, ERP implementations, and accounting in a regulated utility environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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Persistent focus on meeting and exceeding deadlines.

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Strong ability to develop, communicate, and implement best practices and methodologies.

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Demonstrates integrity, trustworthiness, and a high energy level.

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High level of knowledge regarding finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including GAAP and FERC regulations.

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Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems required.

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Strong problem-solving skills.

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Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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Ability to integrate seamlessly into teams and workflows.

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Highly organized with keen attention to detail.

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Proficient in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

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Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home.

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.