VP, Corporate Controller New

About Energy Exemplar

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, Energy Exemplar’s mission lies in ‘Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions’. Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, our award-winning software portfolio encompassing the modeling and simulation platform PLEXOS®, Aurora, and Adapt2, is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. Through our technology and people, we strive to enable stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain to revolutionize the energy ecosystem and to collaboratively plan and execute for a sustainable energy future with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry. Some of our recent accolades include:

- SaaS Company of the Year (2025) – Global Business Tech Awards. - Environmental Impact Award (2025) – E+E Leaders Awards.

- IPPAI (Independent Power Producers Association of India) Power Awards (2025) - Winners

- Finalist: Platts Global Energy Awards (2024) – Grid Edge category

- Finalist: Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards (2024) – Technologies of Change

How We Work

Energy Exemplar is growing fast around 30% year on year and, that growth is driven by how we work. We trust our team to deliver great results from wherever they work best, whether that’s at home, in the office, or on the move.

We’re a global team that values ownership, integrity, and innovation. You’ll be supported to balance work and life in a way that works for you, and empowered to take initiative, solve problems, and make an impact, regardless of your background, location, or role.

Our four core values, Customer Success, One Global Team, Integrity & Ownership, and Innovation Excellence aren’t just words. They show up in how we collaborate, how we solve, and how we grow together.

About the Role

Energy Exemplar is seeking a highly accomplished VP, Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting organization during an exciting phase of growth and transformation. This executive will oversee all global accounting operations while operating as a hands-on, versatile leader who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment. This role requires a unique blend of operational acumen, technical excellence, and leadership strength, particularly within fast paces environments.

The VP, Corporate Controller will lead a global team across accounting, tax, treasury, and financial operations. This individual will operate with deep visibility across the business, regularly interacting with senior internal leadership as well as our private equity partners. The ideal candidate brings strong experience from international companies and demonstrates the ability to wear multiple hats.

Key Responsibilities

Global Accounting Leadership

- Lead and continuously develop a high-performing global technical accounting and operational finance team

- Oversee global accounting operations, including the monthly and annual close, consolidation, reporting, and internal controls.

- Ensure compliance with GAAP, international statutory requirements, and evolving regulatory expectations across regions.

- Manage relationships with audit firms and oversee domestic and international financial statement audits.

Technical Accounting & Operational Excellence

- Serve as the senior authority on technical accounting matters

- Drive operational improvements and modernize accounting systems, processes, and controls to support scale and efficiency.

- Partner cross-functionally to strengthen financial data integrity, forecasting accuracy, and operational decision-making.

Tax, Treasury & Broader Financial Operations

- Oversee global tax, treasury, cash management, and compliance activities, ensuring appropriate governance and risk management.

- Own treasury strategy in partnership with the CFO, including liquidity management, capital structure support, banking relationships and debt covenant compliance and reporting.

- Manage and coordinate global tax advisors.

Stakeholder Engagement & Private Equity Partnership

- Work closely with senior leadership, including the CFO, CEO, and global executive team, providing clear financial insights and recommendations.

- Serve as a senior financial liaison with the board supporting reporting, board materials, and value-creation initiatives.

- Present financials, operational improvements, and key insights to both internal and external stakeholders with clarity and confidence.

Required Qualifications

- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including global, multi-entity operations.

- Experience within an international company is required, ideally within a high-growth technology or software environment.

- Proven leadership of a global accounting team (10+ employees), with demonstrated ability to develop high-performing, technical talent.

- Strong technical accounting expertise (GAAP required; IFRS a plus).

- Hands-on experience spanning accounting operations, tax, treasury, controls, audit, and financial systems.

- Private equity experience is required, including interaction with PE partners and delivering on value-creation initiatives.

- CPA or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.

Leadership Competencies

- Strategic thinker with the ability to operate at both the executive and tactical levels.

- Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership and external investors.

- Demonstrated agility—comfortable navigating ambiguity, scaling organizations, and driving continuous improvement.

- Collaborative, proactive, and highly accountable leadership style.

Energy Exemplar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities, and abilities. Please let us know if you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process—we're here to support you in showcasing your full potential.

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