Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller, Corporate Accounting Location: Hybrid within commutable distance to Newark, DE office. Your role in our success: Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller has responsibility for the preparation of the financial statements, general accounting, fixed assets, and the controls within the accounting areas of the entire company. This individual will lead financial consolidations, regulatory reporting and compliance, internal controls, coordination of the annual audit, and oversight of financial systems. This role will also lead the continuous improvement efforts within the accounting and finance department to enhance its capabilities and effectiveness. The Assistant Controller will hold a highly visible position within the Company and serve as a key advisor to the Corporate Controller and senior management. What you'll be working on: Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and succession planning to all direct reports within the Accounting function. Manage the monthly close and consolidation of all of the Company’s businesses. Provide financial statements and financial updates to senior management and business unit management. Responsible for the quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements used by the financial reporting team for the preparation of the Forms 10-Q and 10-K in accordance with U.S. GAAP and all SEC reporting requirements, as well as quarterly earnings release. Issue annual financial statements for various subsidiaries in accordance with U.S. GAAP or regulatory reporting standards. Maintain effective systems, policies, processes and controls to ensure Company is in compliance with all Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements for internal control over financial reporting, disclosure controls and reporting, and enterprise risk management. Partner with the technical accounting team to assist with the identification, research, and communication of technical accounting matters involving all of the Company’s businesses. Participate as appropriate in strategic initiatives of the Company, including mergers and acquisition activities and purchase accounting for new acquisitions. Recruit, manage, and develop a strong accounting team, capable of effectively engaging and responding to growth of the Company. Manage relationships and interactions with external auditors and other third‑party service providers. Responsible for optimization of the Company’s financial systems, including providing guidance and leadership in the pending ERP implementation. Drive necessary improvements in financial policies, procedures and controls. Build effective business partnerships with the business units and key corporate departments to understand business needs and events requiring accounting treatment in the general ledger. Support special projects and ad‑hoc requests as assigned by leadership. Who you are: Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 7‑10 years of experience as Corporate Controller / Assistant Corporate Controller; public company experience preferred. Public accounting experience. Strong technical capabilities with deep expertise in accounting policies. Must be willing and capable of being a go‑to person on all accounting matters and comfortable recommending actions on the basis of technical accounting research and analysis. Proficiency in Excel and ERP accounting system applications. Must be self‑motivated, detail oriented, and a hands‑on leader. Strong leadership through ability to continually promote and ensure an aspiring and caring culture and environment for the team. Demonstrated ability to recruit / develop a high performing team. Previous experience in mergers and acquisitions, particularly purchase accounting experience, desired. High energy, well organized and process driven with a continuous improvement focus. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Energy and/or utility company experience preferred. CPA certification required. Benefits/what's in it for you? Flexible work arrangement. Competitive base salary. Fantastic opportunities for career growth. Cooperative, supportive and empowered team atmosphere. Annual bonus and salary increase opportunities. Monthly recognition events. Endless wellness initiatives and community events. Robust and customizable benefit packages – choose what works best with your life. Options include generous 401k, medical, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, compensated volunteer hours and more. Paid time off, holidays and a separate bank of sick time. Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors. Applicants with a disability that need assistance applying for a position may email View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr