Our client is a research driven energy trading and asset management firm founded by industry veterans and focused on North American power markets. Built on proprietary models, advanced analytics, and a culture of collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning, the firm is committed to driving sustainable growth through resilient infrastructure and forward thinking innovation. As the business continues to evolve, it is seeking a Financial Controller to strengthen accounting, reporting, valuation control, and financial operations in support of its next stage of growth.

This is a high visibility, hands on leadership role with direct exposure to the CIO, COO, trading, risk, operations, and external administrators. The right candidate will own core financial infrastructure for a sophisticated energy trading portfolio, giving them the opportunity to shape processes, build scalable controls, and influence decision making at the highest level. For a Controller who wants both breadth and impact, this role offers the chance to combine technical accounting, market knowledge, and operational leadership in a fast moving environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee daily P&L production and reconcile results across trading and risk systems.
• Manage monthly NAV production and review in coordination with the fund administrator, as applicable.
• Ensure accurate mark to market valuation of physical and financial power positions, including derivatives and structured transactions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP or IFRS, as applicable.
• Lead the year end audit process and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Own financial data used for investor reporting, capital statements, audited financial statements, and other client deliverables.
• Oversee regulatory reporting obligations, including CFTC, FERC, NFA, and Form PF requirements, as applicable.
• Design and maintain robust internal controls, documentation, and fund specific accounting procedures.
• Manage cash forecasting, liquidity, margin, and collateral requirements across clearing accounts and ISDA or CSA arrangements.
• Partner with tax advisors, administrators, prime brokers, FCMs, custodians, and banks to support daily and strategic operations.
• Improve automation and integration across ETRM, risk, accounting, settlement, and reporting systems.

Position Qualifications

Required:

• A proven track record of building accurate, reliable accounting and reporting processes in complex investment or trading environments.
• A minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in financial accounting, audit, or finance within an alternative investment manager, with exposure to hedge funds, private equity, or credit.
• Direct experience with power markets such as ERCOT, PJM, MISO, CAISO, or SPP.
• Strong understanding of mark to market accounting for derivatives.
• Experience working with fund administrators and external auditors.
• Deep knowledge of hedge fund structures, including LP/GP, master feeder, and offshore structures.

Preferred:

• Prior experience at a power trading firm, commodity hedge fund, or energy merchant.
• Familiarity with FTR accounting and valuation, valuation controls, and independent price verification for power derivatives.
• Experience with ETRM systems such as Endur, Allegro, Molecule, or Amphora.
• Understanding of ISDA agreements, collateral mechanics, and finance infrastructure built from the ground up.
• CPA strongly preferred, with a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience.

If you are ready to take on a visible, high impact role in a sophisticated energy trading environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and a member of Talentfoot’s recruitment team will be in touch if your experience aligns with our client’s needs.