Senior Accountant/Controller

Permian Basin Water Resources – Controller Job Description

Permian Basin Water Resources (PBWR) is a water, wastewater and recycled water utility holding and operating company. PBWR currently owns and operates Greenwood Water Corporation and the Park Water Company in the rapidly growing area of Greenwood, TX, in Midland County. These utilities are regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Our mission is to solve complex regional water issues using advanced technology, partnership, regional planning and recycled water and provide safe reliable drinking water and wastewater service to our customers. The business is rapidly expanding and full of opportunities.

Controllers must have solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills, strong excel, Quickbooks and office skills are a must. Candidates should possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Regulatory Accounting experience and a CPA is a plus. The role usually requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.

Duties of Controller Role:

· Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions (Invoices, payroll, reconciliations, tax returns, expenses, accounts payable, etc.)

· Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results

· Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements

· Coordinating activities of external auditors

· Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process

· Managing the budget process, project cost accounting and purchase order process.

· Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes

· Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

· Evaluating accounting and internal control systems

· Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting database, as needed

· Developing and monitoring business performance metrics

· Overseeing regulatory reporting, tax planning and compliance

· Hiring, training and retaining skilled staff

Controller Qualifications / Skills:

- Managing processes

- Financial software

- Developing standards

- Auditing, accounting, and corporate finance

- Tracking budget expenses

- Financial skills

- Analyzing information

- Developing budgets

- Performance management

- Accounting software knowledge

- Quickbooks, Excel, Word and Office Applications

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA is a plus

- Minimum 5-10 years’ experience in accounting/finance

- Experience in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas

- Experience with financial reporting requirements

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person