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Colonial Pipeline Company

Transports refined petroleum products via pipeline

Assistant Corporate Controller

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Alpharetta, GA, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
  • At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience is required.
  • A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is required.
  • Experience leading monthly close and financial reporting processes is required.
  • Strong leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams is required.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a regulated, multi-entity, multi-standard reporting environment is required.
  • Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and FERC accounting standards is required.
  • Strong technical accounting expertise, including M&A accounting and purchase price allocations, is required.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting applications is required.
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analytics tools is required.
  • A solid understanding of legal entity structures, consolidations, and tax implications is required.
  • Knowledge of the pipeline or energy industry is required.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to present financial information to senior leadership and Boards are required.
Responsibilities
  • Lead a fast-paced, two-day monthly close and financial reporting process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and disclosures.
  • Oversee complex accounting areas, including consolidations, eliminations, property, plant and equipment, leases, income taxes, benefit programs, business combinations, and legal and environmental contingencies.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and FERC accounting and reporting requirements.
  • Support SEC reporting by preparing accurate quarterly financial data for the parent company.
  • Manage quarterly and annual audits across multiple scopes and coordinate with external auditors.
  • Prepare and review external filings, including audited financial statements and FERC Form 6.
  • Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards.
  • Oversee SOX compliance, including the design, documentation, and testing of internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives, M&A activity, and special projects.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as Controller for Bengal Pipeline, overseeing close, forecasting, budgeting, audits, and Board-level financial presentations.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working in both public accounting and corporate accounting environments is preferred.

About the company

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Colonial Pipeline Company

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Colonial Pipeline operates the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, moving gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other liquids. It runs a vast network that transports over 100 million gallons of fuel daily to communities, airlines, military installations, and businesses along the Southeast and East Coast, earning revenue by charging transportation fees. The system relies on pipeline integrity, routing, scheduling, and safety protocols to deliver fuels reliably from suppliers to end users, with decisions guided by data and stakeholder engagement. Its goal is to provide safe, dependable energy infrastructure that supports commerce, travel, and national security while improving environmental, social, and governance practices.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$9B

Headquarters

Alpharetta, Georgia

Founded

1962

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What believers are saying

  • Brookfield’s ownership enables fresh capital, integration, and operational overhaul after August 2025.
  • Colonial’s April 2026 Line 1 restart restored a critical gasoline artery quickly.
  • FERC’s 2025 capacity review acknowledged Colonial’s proposal could add 10,000 barrels daily.

What critics are saying

  • FERC rejected Colonial’s gasoline-spec changes on November 3, 2025, then again March 30, 2026.
  • A Georgia third-party strike shut Line 1 on April 1, 2026, exposing fragility.
  • Colonial’s 2021 ransomware shutdown remains an existential cyber risk to national fuel supply.

What makes Colonial Pipeline Company unique

  • Brookfield completed Colonial’s $9 billion acquisition in August 2025, simplifying ownership.
  • Colonial moves 1.5 million barrels daily on the 5,500-mile Texas-to-New Jersey system.
  • It still dominates East Coast fuel logistics, serving over 50 million consumers across 14 states.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Signing Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
S&P Global
Jun 5th, 2025
Colossus AcquireCo Gets 'BBB-' Rating; $2.9B Debt

Colossus AcquireCo LLC, backed by Brookfield Infrastructure, issued $2.9 billion in senior secured debt to finance the $9.1 billion acquisition of Colonial Enterprises. S&P Global Ratings assigned a 'BBB-' issuer credit rating to Colossus and a 'BB+' rating to the $2.15 billion term loan due 2032. The stable outlook anticipates a debt to EBITDA ratio of 5.9x in 2025, improving to 5.2x in 2026, supported by Colonial's strategic role in the U.S. refined product market.

Advanced Media Solutions
Apr 5th, 2025
Brookfield to Buy Colonial Pipeline | OilPrice.com

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners has acquired Colonial Pipeline for approximately $9 billion, including debt, with the deal expected to close in the second half of the year.

Hart Energy
Apr 4th, 2025
Brookfield Buys Colonial Pipeline for $9B

Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP) will acquire Colonial Enterprises, owner of Colonial Pipeline, for $9 billion. The deal values Shell Midstream's share at $1.45 billion. BIP's equity investment is $500 million, about 15% of the total. Debt financing is led by Morgan Stanley and Mizuho Bank. The transaction, advised by Jefferies, Greenhill, and Morgan Stanley, is expected to close in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Newsmax
Jan 17th, 2025
Colonial Pipeline Restarts Main Artery After Fixing Leak in Ga.

Colonial Pipeline restarts main artery after fixing leak in Ga.

DHI Group, Inc.
Jul 24th, 2024
3 Cybersecurity Trends in 2024: Ransomware, AI, Talent Hiring

To date, 2024 has lacked a signature breach or attack such as SolarWinds or Colonial Pipeline.