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We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting activities and deliver reliable financial reporting for a growing renewable energy organization. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong financial governance, supporting complex multi-entity operations, and providing leadership with meaningful insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on management style, and experience in project-driven environments such as construction, infrastructure, or energy development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting across the business.<br>• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multiple entities while maintaining alignment with U.S. GAAP and company accounting standards.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash activity.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while building efficient processes that can scale with organizational growth.<br>• Oversee reconciliations, journal entry approvals, and close documentation to strengthen accuracy and consistency in financial records.<br>• Establish and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance practices to meet federal, state, and local reporting obligations.<br>• Support accounting oversight for utility-scale solar projects by reviewing project costs, revenue recognition, forecasting inputs, and margin performance.<br>• Partner with executives, project teams, lenders, investors, and external auditors to deliver reporting packages, audit support, and financial documentation.<br>• Monitor liquidity and cash flow, assist with banking and debt-related requirements, and contribute to project financing and capital activity.<br>• Drive process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, KPI development, and financial dashboard creation.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility in a controller or senior accounting capacity.<br>• Strong expertise in financial reporting, account reconciliation, and U.S. GAAP within a multi-entity business structure.<br>• Background in project accounting and construction-related accounting, ideally within renewable energy, infrastructure, or other project-based industries.<br>• Demonstrated ability to manage close processes, consolidated reporting, audits, and regulatory compliance requirements.<br>• Experience overseeing core accounting operations such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.<br>• Proficiency with NetSuite and strong familiarity with accounting systems, reporting tools, and process automation initiatives.<br>• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred.<br>• Effective leadership and cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to work closely with executives, operations teams, and external stakeholders.
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  • Charlotte, NC
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 200000 - 275000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee core accounting activities and deliver reliable financial reporting for a growing renewable energy organization. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong financial governance, supporting complex multi-entity operations, and providing leadership with meaningful insights for strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on management style, and experience in project-driven environments such as construction, infrastructure, or energy development.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting across the business.<br>• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multiple entities while maintaining alignment with U.S. GAAP and company accounting standards.<br>• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash activity.<br>• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while building efficient processes that can scale with organizational growth.<br>• Oversee reconciliations, journal entry approvals, and close documentation to strengthen accuracy and consistency in financial records.<br>• Establish and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance practices to meet federal, state, and local reporting obligations.<br>• Support accounting oversight for utility-scale solar projects by reviewing project costs, revenue recognition, forecasting inputs, and margin performance.<br>• Partner with executives, project teams, lenders, investors, and external auditors to deliver reporting packages, audit support, and financial documentation.<br>• Monitor liquidity and cash flow, assist with banking and debt-related requirements, and contribute to project financing and capital activity.<br>• Drive process improvements through automation, reporting enhancements, KPI development, and financial dashboard creation.
  • 2026-07-10T00:00:00Z

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