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Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller provides strategic accounting leadership and business partnership for EPRI's global operations, which includes EPRI International, EPRI Europe, EPRI Gulf, and other non-US business activities as applicable. This role supports businesses and legal entities operating outside of the US while ensuring financial results are understood, recorded, reconciled, and reported in alignment with US GAAP, applicable IFRS and statutory requirements, local regulatory obligations, and EPRI policies. As a strategic partner to Finance and international business leadership, the position helps shape scalable global accounting capabilities, strengthens financial governance, and supports informed decision-making as EPRI expands its global footprint. The role advises on complex accounting, compliance, controls, treasury, tax, intercompany, and statutory matters, translating technical requirements into practical business solutions. Reporting to the Controller, the role exercises independent judgment in managing complex global accounting matters, identifying risk and process improvement opportunities, and helping build a more connected, resilient, and insight-driven global finance operating model.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Accounting Leadership and Business Partnership
• Accounting Close, Financial Reporting, Oversight, and Compliance
• Internal Controls, Policy, and Governance
• Treasury and Cash Management
• Transformation and Process Improvement
• People and Organizational Leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required.
• Master's degree, MBA, and/or CPA designation preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial analysis required.
• At least 6 years of experience managing staff required; experience leading accounting professionals in a complex global or multi-entity environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting non-US business operations, legal entity reporting, statutory compliance, intercompany activity, and cross-border transactions preferred.
• Experience working within not-for-profit organizations, government-funded environments, utility-related industries, or project-based organizations desirable.

Required Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting principles, including the ability to apply US GAAP to international operations and legal entities.
• Knowledge of IFRS, international accounting practices, statutory reporting, local regulatory compliance requirements, foreign currency, and intercompany accounting.
• Comprehensive understanding of corporate and operational accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management, and audit requirements.
• Familiarity with government-funded accounting environments, indirect cost structures, and proposal/reporting requirements preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial reporting systems, data analytics tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Leadership Skills and Attributes

• Strategic thinker with strong financial acumen, business judgment, integrity, and discretion.
• Effective global business partner with the ability to influence decisions and communicate complex financial matters clearly across cultures, geographies, functions, and leadership levels.
• Proven ability to balance global business objectives with US GAAP, IFRS, statutory compliance, controls, tax, and operational requirements.
• Strong leadership capabilities, including talent development, succession planning, stakeholder management, and performance accountability.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and building a collaborative, high-performing culture.

The salary range for this position is $145,000 USD to $155,000 USD annually. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on various factors, including without limitation applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's annual incentive program. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the plan. This role is eligible to participate in EPRI's standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, STD/LTD and paid family leave, life and accident insurance, paid time off (flexible vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay).