Director of Accounting

At Santa Energy, our employees are the key to our success. We are a leading energy, commodities, and service company serving a wide network of customers spread across New England. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth and to provide Santa’s customers with an unparalleled Customer Experience.

Role and Responsibilities

The Director Accounting reports directly to the CFO and assists the accounting team in implementing an accelerated month-end close for our Wholesale Division and producing accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with general accepted accounting principles. The Director Accounting is a strong accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills and a mindset to digitize existing month-end close processes.

A key leader in the monthly general ledger closing of our Wholesale Division with a focus on mark to market accounting (ASC 815) as well as “below the line” accounts and respective balance sheet accounts. Reviewer/preparer of key account balance sheet reconciliations with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.Provide technical accounting support for complex core accounting areas and periodic updates of the existing accounting policies. Work with a diverse and talented accounting team with an eye towards digitization and removing non-value added tasks.Assist with the development of detailed accounting controls, policies and procedures.Analyze and review financial information for accuracy.Serve as a key point of contact to other functional areas on core accounting matters.Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the Wholesale Division financial statements.Assists external auditors with periodic auditing of the organization's financial records and statements. Assist with various special projects, tasks and processes.

Other ResponsibilitiesDevelop strong collaborative relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging accounting guidance to proactively identify opportunities to enhance current procedures and comply with updated standards.

Who You AreYou have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting and have a CPA license.Ideally, you have worked in public and have worked for a publicly listed company.You are a valuable contributor to the team's overall success.You're a passionate problem-solver, fueled by a love for diving deep into facts and uncovering opportunities for improvement.You are someone who likes to continue to advance in their career.

Santa Energy is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.