Financial Controller
2 days ago
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HybridFull-time
Summary
Octopus Energy is seeking a Financial Controller to join their team in Houston, TX. The role involves leading accounting and tax efforts while providing organizational guidance as the company grows.
About the Role
As a Financial Controller, you will manage the accounting process for multiple entities, oversee financial reporting, ensure compliance with tax obligations, coordinate internal controls with external auditors, and guide the organization through technical accounting issues.
About You
Required:
- Extensive experience in the electricity or commodity industry.
- Hands-on experience with accounting matters such as 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.
- Maintaining an honest and ethical tone-from-the-top.
- Desire to advance cheaper and greener electricity.
Preferred:
- CPA, MACC, or MBA.
- 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.
Benefits
- Innovation-led culture that challenges traditional industry norms.
- Impactful work that directly influences growth and shapes the future of sustainable energy.
- Collaborative environment that fosters creative thinking and problem-solving.
Octopus Energy
We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally. That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone. We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service. We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels. Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group
Houston, TX