Opportunity Details

The client, a rapidly growing company in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a Financial Controller to support financial operations, manage accounting functions, and drive strategic financial growth. The ideal candidate will have experience in controller and audit-heavy roles, with a preference for those with experience in the Renewables sector. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, audit and compliance, tax equity and JV entity management, payroll and accounting, system implementation and growth, and leadership and organizational development.

The Financial Controller will be responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, providing regular financial reports and budget vs. actual analyses, and managing the budgeting process with an annual scope of approximately $10M. They will also oversee the audit process, ensure compliance with tax equity structures and renewables-specific tax incentives, and manage payroll processing and accounting functions. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with international tax and experience with NetSuite ERP system.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work autonomously, influence key stakeholders, and drive compliance and financial success in a small, geographically dispersed organization. They should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, strategic thinking abilities, and a proven track record in complex accounting functions. This role presents the opportunity to grow into the CFO position for the right candidate, particularly for those with prior experience in CFO-adjacent roles.