Controller

Controller
Renewable Energy
$200,000+ DOE

A  growing, Chicago-based renewable energy firm is seeking a Controller to lead the financial operations of its expanding portfolio of renewable energy projects. This role offers an opportunity to join an industry-leading firm. As Corporate Controller, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing the preparation and analysis of financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading  initiatives to improve accounting policies and processes.within a highly collaborative and dynamic team. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial close, including reconciliations, in accordance with GAAP.
• Collaborate with the project finance team, lenders, and investors on capital raises and financing activities.
• Partner with Operations to ensure accurate accounting across project lifecycles, including development, construction, and operations.
• Oversee intercompany eliminations and consolidated reporting for multiple subsidiaries, supporting audit and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate audit processes and achieve favorable outcomes.
• Manage corporate income tax compliance and work with external tax preparers to ensure accurate, optimized tax reporting.
• Prepare cash forecasts and capital budgeting analyses, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate on LLC formation and tracking with development teams and legal advisors.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to foster growth and high performance.
• Implement and standardize accounting policies and procedures to meet required standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancements to the NetSuite ERP system.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, answer questions, and contribute to strategic decision-making.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required;
• CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience, ideally with exposure to renewable energy, construction, or manufacturing (job costing & POC).
• Experience with NetSuite ERP. experience with ERP implementations is a plus.
• Ability to strengthen internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities.