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Location: NYC
DayawayComment: Not certain employer is looking for (or will pay for) a MBA, but seems worth looking into.
About the job
About:
Karbone Inc. is an award-winning financial services platform for renewable energy and decarbonization markets. Since 2008, we have offered integrated and innovative Commodity Solutions, Market Research, and Financing solutions to a global suite of clients. Our teams are proudly ranked first amongst their peers and are all dedicated toward our core mission of providing our clients and partners with the necessary data, market access, and financing options to help them succeed in the new energy transition.
The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in supporting Karbone’s growing trading platform, partnering closely with front-office, risk, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting across physical and financial commodity transactions. The role offers meaningful exposure to renewable energy and environmental markets, hands-on ownership of core accounting functions, and the opportunity to contribute to system enhancements and new product initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities:
Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results with analysis and commentary
Prepare and support GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting
Own the day-to-day reconciliation and reporting of trading activities
Work closely with trading, risk, and operations’ teams to ensure accurate trade entry, settlement, and reporting
Review and analyze trading P&L, including mark-to-market and realized vs. unrealized results
Support accounting for physical and financial commodities, structured transactions, and hedging activities
Ensure accurate revenue recognition, accruals, and expense matching tied to trading activity
Strengthen internal controls and scalable accounting processes
Support external audits, tax reporting, and regulatory requirements as applicable
Drive system enhancements and automation initiatives across ERP and ETRM platforms
Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support new products, markets, and strategic initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/CFA preferred or in progress)
4+ years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within energy trading / commodities
Strong understanding of commodity trading P&L, derivatives, accruals, and settlements
Experience with ETRM and/or ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills; comfort working with large data sets
Detail-oriented, proactive team player with strong analytical skills
Ability to manage conflicting priorities of multiple parties and ability to operate independently
Ability to communicate complex issues in an easily understood manner
The estimated base salary for this role is expected to be $130,000 – $150,000+ annually. Total compensation includes bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits.
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