Energy Commodities Financial Controller recruitment

Our client, an international commodity trading house based in Stamford, CT is seeking a Financial Controller to join their corporate team. As a senior member of the finance and accounting team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the control and reporting of the Americas region trading activity and financial performance. This critical role focuses on partnering with the firm’s business lines (primarily covering Oil, Power, Gas, Metals and Agribusiness); driving process improvement through cross-functional relationships; supporting group wide and local statutory audit planning and execution; and project management work supporting systems implementation/upgrades.

Reporting to, and working closely with, the CFO, the Controller will partner with the firm’s divisional business controllers, providing key day-to-day oversight and management of the accounting, in addition to supporting the group at a more strategic budgeting, forecasting and planning level. The successful applicant will be a qualified accountant (CPA) and likely have 7-10 years’ relevant experience, ideally gained within a Big 4 audit environment and/or a commodities trading environment - energy products/markets experience required. This is a global business and experience operating within a complex international corporate environment is strongly preferred. Experience of Sun accounts and/or Hyperion, as well as advanced Excel skills are required. Experience working in a start-up environment is welcomed and a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation and resourcefulness are key to success in this role. This is a high-growth environment and the Controller will need to be extremely hands-on in their approach, in driving change and in developing a robust control environment.  

The firm offers a highly competitive base salary, excellent bonus potential and an unparalleled benefits package.  

For further information and a discussion in confidence, please contact Nick Careless on +1 646 380 6700 or email nick.careless@twentyrecruitment.com