Financial Controller

Join a mission-driven municipal utility supporting reliable electric service in Hyde Park, VT. This onsite role provides hands-on financial leadership for the Village of Hyde Park Electric Department, with the responsibility and visibility that come with managing accounting, regulatory reporting, and long-term planning for a small organization. In return, you will be supported by a comprehensive benefits package.

What you’ll do

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the full range of financial and regulatory functions for the municipal electric utility, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with required standards. You will maintain core accounting operations, lead monthly close and financial statement preparation, and provide decision-focused analysis for budgeting, power cost tracking, rate impacts, and capital planning.

• Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and the monthly closing process in accordance with FERC and GASB standards.
• Prepare monthly financial statements for the General Manager and Village Trustees.
• Oversee annual audit preparation and act as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage cash flow, bank reconciliations, investment tracking, and internal controls.
• Prepare and submit required state and federal reports, including PUC filings, Department of Public Service reports, and other energy regulatory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with municipal financial policies, procurement rules, and public records requirements.
• Coordinate with VPPSA on power supply accounting, regulatory filings, and cost-of-service data.
• Lead development of the annual operating and capital budgets for the Electric Department.
• Monitor budget performance and deliver monthly variance analysis.
• Build multi-year financial projections, rate-impact modeling, and long-term capital planning tools.
• Oversee customer billing processes, revenue accounting, and collections coordination with the Village Clerk’s Office.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Maintain proper segregation of duties and internal controls appropriate for a small municipal utility.
• Provide financial analysis for capital projects, system upgrades, and power supply decisions, including support for rate case preparation and cost-of-service studies.
• Advise the General Manager and Trustees on financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Assist with insurance, grant reporting, and asset management documentation.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; municipal or utility experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of FERC accounting, GASB, and Vermont municipal budgeting practices.
• Experience with utility billing systems, financial software, and Excel-based analysis.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a small-team environment with diverse responsibilities.

Technology

FERC accounting, GASB, Excel

Compensation and benefits

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work location

In person in Hyde Park, VT