Financial Controller

Overview

A leading solar energy developer focused on sustainable and renewable energy solutions is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the success of renewable energy projects and support the organization's financial operations.

This position is classified as remote, with hybrid or in-office work available for candidates residing within a commutable distance to one of the corporate offices.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Accounting

• Prepare and deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
• Manage the chart of accounts to accurately reflect the project-based business model, ensuring proper allocation of development costs by project
• Oversee capitalization policies for development costs, ensuring appropriate treatment of costs incurred pre- and post-LNTP across the project portfolio
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits and tax filings, including partnership or pass-through reporting related to tax equity structures
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial reporting and tax obligations, including those related to transferable tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act

Project Finance and Development Accounting

• Maintain detailed project-level financial tracking from inception through LNTP and sale, including development costs such as interconnection deposits, land control payments, permitting fees, and soft costs
• Manage the financial close process for project sales, coordinating with legal counsel, buyers, and counterparties to ensure accurate and timely settlement and revenue recognition

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Cash Management

• Lead the annual budgeting process for corporate expenses and overhead, collaborating with teams across the organization to build a bottom-up budget tied to the project pipeline
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts reflecting the timing of development expenditures, interconnection deposits, expected LNTP sale proceeds, and tax credit transfer receipts
• Monitor actual versus budgeted development spend by project and promptly flag variances to senior management

Controls, Compliance, and Process

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework appropriate to the size and risk profile of the business
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures, focusing on revenue recognition for project sales, cost capitalization, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain organized and audit-ready financial records for all active, sold, and archived projects
• Support due diligence processes for project buyers, lenders, and investors by preparing and organizing financial data rooms

Team Leadership and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and manage the finance and accounting team as the organization scales, including hiring, training, and performance management of accounting staff
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to development, legal, origination, and asset management teams, translating project activity into financial impacts in real time
• Support board-level financial presentations as required

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is a plus

Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3–5 years in a senior financial role
• Direct experience in renewable energy development, with community solar experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the development lifecycle from site control through LNTP and project sale, including accounting treatment at each stage
• Experience managing project-level accounting across a multi-project portfolio with varying stages of development

Technical Skills

• Solid working knowledge of GAAP, especially revenue recognition (ASC 606) and capitalization of development costs
• Experience with Acumatica accounting software or similar platforms; experience implementing or upgrading systems in a growing company is a plus
• Familiarity with project management and development tracking methodologies used in the renewable energy industry

Soft Skills and Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture in a fast-moving development environment
• Strong communication skills to translate complex financial concepts for non-financial colleagues and present clearly to senior leadership
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams and deadlines
• Self-starter comfortable building processes and systems in an environment that may lack established infrastructure
• Collaborative team player who works well across functions in a lean, entrepreneurial organization
• High integrity and professional judgment, especially in managing sensitive financial information

Location

Remote position with hybrid/in-office work options available for candidates within commuting distance to corporate offices.