VP, Controller

Job Posting End Date

08-11-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

The VP, Controller will function as the key resource for and owner of accounting and internal controls over financial reporting for their assigned Operating Companies. The Controller will serve as a key business partner and executive leader for their Operating Companies, 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 in the Company’s filings. The Controller will also be responsible for all Regulatory Accounting and advice for their operating companies, partnering heavily with the OpCo President on their strategic priorities. It is expected this role would form part of the OpCo Leadership teams. The Controller will oversee several functions, having direct responsibility for 20+ professionals.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

- Establishing an effective and efficient accounting function with an 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, including the 10Q and 10K.

- 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 consolidation and internal financial reporting processes as well as timely and accurate analysis of financial results and financial trends for their Operating Company.

- Effectively leading and supervising accounting personnel, ensuring optimal performance through leadership, training and mentoring.

- Recruiting and nurturing a forward-thinking and technically proficient accounting and finance 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.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related fields.

- Master's degree is preferred.

- CPA or equivalent is required.

Experience:

- 12 years of accounting or finance experience.

- 5 years in leadership experience leading a team and projects.

Other Must Haves:

- Open to travel to AEP locations.

- Utility experience is preferred.

- Regulatory experience is preferred.

Where You'll Work:

- On-Site in the Columbus, OH, Austin, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Shreveport, LA, or Tulsa, OK locations

Compensation:

- This role comes with a competitive base salary, bonus, long term incentive, 401K match and AEP pension.

- In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-013

Compensation Range:

$215,038.00-279,548.00 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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