Controller (M-1416)

Posting Date: 11/20/2025

Compensation: $177,041 - $216,366 (Annual)

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance

Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply to one of our current job openings or join our Talent Community.

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Controller provides effective leadership financial administration for WVCA. Strengthen and maintain adequate internal controls, coordinate audit assistance and response, and foster an environment of service and teamwork toward the rest of the Company. Provide timely, accurate financial data, analysis and reporting for all levels of the Company management, the Board of Directors, and the DOE. Provide decisive leadership on the Pension and Savings Boards for the WVDP Plans. Understand the WVCA contract and funding and act with responsibility and accountability in all matters pertaining to the stewardship of the well-being of the Company. Set challenging goals for personal and group accomplishments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS in finance or accounting plus a minimum of eleven (11) years of progressively increasing experience.
• Specific expertise and 5 years senior-level finance or accounting management experience demonstrating/applying expertise at DOE or similar government facility.
• Must have experience with government accounting including burden/indirect rates, disclosure statements, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and accounting system administration.
• Must be able effectively communicate with internal and external clients including Senior Management, Corporate parents, and DOE.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree or CPA are beneficial but not required.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The salary and grade level offered to the selected candidate will be based on the candidate's education, training, and/or relevant experience.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess mastery knowledge of Company financial, accounting, budgeting and cost controls trends, theories, principles, techniques, policies, regulations, and legal requirements. Must be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments. Must have mastery knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems, procedures, and methods. Must be able to anticipate, identify, and resolve a wide variety of complex assignments. Must possess highly developed organizations skills and be able to manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
• Must be self-directed to establish priorities, work schedules, control cost and meet deadlines. Must be able to interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks. Must be able to establish project goals, policies and performance standards; planning, staff, and managing the work; monitoring performance and implementing corrective actions. Must be able to develop and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines and mentor others. Must be able to develop and execute short- and long-term plans.
• Must be able to trend, analyze, and anticipate a wide variety of issues and provide documented solutions to difficult problems. Must have the ability to interpret and apply policies, guidelines, laws, and instructions from multiple sources in a comprehensive approach. Must be able to make presentations to employees, management, and government officials, local, state and national stakeholders. Must be able to produce, edit, and present technically accurate documents, reports and forms.
• Must be able to create broad and intensive practices to establish concepts, theories, or programs, or to resolve complex problems. Must possess mastery knowledge of industry specific software.
• Must be able to coordinate multi-year program schedule and resource needs employing input from various planning data sources to resolve resource allocation, availability, and funding issues.
• Must be able to maintain close communication with management, DOE, and the DOE Contracting Officer.
• Must be able to interface with individuals or groups from inside and outside the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside the organization.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/TASKS

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Implement standards contained in the Company "Code of Ethics & Business Conduct," Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Ensure financial compliance, internal controls and financial integrity.
• Manage