Financial Controller

Octopus Energy

3800

Houston (US), United States

Posted on: 2025-08-07

Category: energy

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

We're on a mission to make a big green dent in the universe by building a truly sustainable energy system globally.

That means making power greener, smarter, and more affordable for everyone.

We put customers at the heart of everything we do: with always-fair prices, transparency and outrageous customer service.

We drive system change: with transformative tech to make renewable energy the norm and end global reliance on fossil fuels.

Octopus Energy Group is made up of 10 businesses spanning 6 countries across 3 continents, including: Octopus Energy Retail, Kraken Technologies, Octopus Energy Generation, Kraken Flex, Octopus Electric Vehicles, and the Octopus Centre for Net Zero. More on OEG @ octopusenergy.group

Welcome to the future of energy

We are both an electricity retailer and a tech platform and we think there is no better way to address our greatest challenge, climate change, than with the combination of those two.

Through our proprietary tech platform, Kraken, we are changing the way people interact with their energy company - by making it approachable, low cost, easy-to-understand, and most importantly, 100% renewable.

We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead our accounting and tax efforts. This role will provide the right candidate the opportunity to provide organizational guidance as we build financial complexities into our growing business model.

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.

Studies have shown that some groups of people, like women, are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we hire. Across Octopus, we're looking for genuinely decent people who are honest and empathetic. Our people are our strongest asset and the unique skills and perspectives people bring to the team are the driving force of our success. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

What you'll do...

Electricity accounting - manage the accounting process for multiple entities and cross-border transactions. Manage the mark-to-market requirements of hedge products.

Financial reporting - deliver on-time and high-quality GAAP financial statement preparation and other disclosures.

Taxes - manage the preparation of compliant and timely reporting/filing of all applicable local, state, and federal tax obligations.

Audit & controls - coordinate internal controls & procedures with the Company’s external auditors.

Accounting policy – guide the organization through technical accounting issues as required, understand and implement new accounting requirements as needed.

What you'll need...

Extensive experience of electricity or commodity industry

Hands on experience with accounting matters (e.g. revenue and JIB)

A track record of simplification and standardization

An understanding of accounting excellence and how accounting adds value

Successful at training and coaching team members and leading change

Previous experience coordinating across corporate functions

Maintaining an honest and ethical tone-from-the-top

Desire to advance cheaper and greener electricity

It would be nice if you had...

CPA, MACC or MBA

GAAP to IFRS translation experience

History of working with decentralized organizations

Understanding of accounting requirements for software businesses

Transfer tax and inter company loan experience

Why join us?

Innovation-Led Culture: Be part of a company that leads with innovative solutions and challenges traditional industry norms.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will directly influence our growth and help shape the future of sustainable energy.

Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, supportive environment that fosters creative thinking and problem-solving.

Why else you'll love it here...

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options including FSAs.

Paid time off — we know working hard means also being able to recharge as needed, we trust our employees to get the work done and take the time they need. Octopus offers a minimum 20 days paid vacation, 8 paid sick days, with discretionary unlimited paid time off.

401(k) plan with employer match. Octopus matches 100% of contributions on the first 3% and 50% of contributions from 3-5%.

Parental leave. Biological, adoptive and foster parents are all eligible. We pay 16 weeks at full pay and then an additional 8 weeks at half pay.

Pre-tax commuter benefits.

Flexible working environment: You need to shift around your schedule? You do you, we genuinely believe in work/life balance.

Equity Options: every Octopus employee owns part of the business. We’re a team, working together towards huge goals. Every person is crucial to our success, you should be rewarded as such.

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