Controller

Description

Projects and Services Controller City, State – Remote **Job Type:** Full-time, salaried **Reports to:** VP Controller Our mission is to deliver reliable and affordable energy across the Americas. We value long-term partnerships and actively collaborate with local communities and organizations to fund workforce development, support disaster relief efforts, and integrate sustainability and biodiversity into our projects. The Controller position is responsible for the company’s accounting operations, including preparing periodic financial reports, maintaining an appropriate system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). **Key Responsibilities You’ll Own:** **Success in This Role Requires:** Manages the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all incurred costs are accurately recorded, reviewing journal entries, reconciling account balances, and preparing reports. Reviews and updates the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies, including reviewing and implementing changes to processes and systems. Collaborates with external auditors to ensure successful audit outcomes and compliance. Monitors and analyzes accounting data to prepare reports or financial statements. Ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS). Performs monthly reconciliations by verifying, assigning, posting, reconciling transactions, and resolving discrepancies. Manages the monthly financial close cycle, provides financial support services, ensures accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports, and oversees annual audits under both US GAAP and IFRS standards. Reviews and approves financial statements for multiple entities. Conducts analytical reviews of monthly financial statements, including explaining budget-to-actual variances to the VP Controller and CFO. Investigates complex accounting and IFRS/US GAAP reporting topics to update company policies. Compiles and manages SPV reporting packages for lenders and investor partners. Establishes and maintains systems and controls to verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data. Develops and implements systems to collect, analyze, verify, and summarize information and trends in reports. Improves systems and procedures and initiates corrective actions. Achieves financial accounting objectives through forecasting, preparation of an annual budget, expense scheduling, variance analysis, and initiation of corrective actions. Confirms financial position by tracking income and expenses. Manages cash flow for assigned entity(ies). Maintains accounting controls by developing a chart of accounts and defining accounting policies and procedures. Guides other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy, applying observations and recommendations to operational issues. Leads, manages, and develops accounting team members. Other accounting duties as assigned. **Your Knowledge and Expertise Areas:** **The Ideal Candidate Demonstrates:** CPA required. Minimum 10 years of experience in public accounting and/or private industry. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. Experience working with multiple legal entities across different jurisdictions. Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards under US GAAP. IFRS accounting knowledge preferred. Familiarity with tax equity structures is a plus. Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases. Knowledge and experience working with ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a plus). Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills enabling strategic interpretation of data. **What We’re Ready to Offer You:** Total compensation package depends on several factors, including the candidate’s professional experience, skills, position seniority level, department hiring budget, and job location. Competitive annual performance-based bonus target. Benefits beyond statutory requirements 30-day Christmas bonus 15 days of vacation from start date Grocery card (Grocery vouchers) Savings fund Health and medical insurance for employees and dependents 4 additional holidays Employee Assistance Program A diverse and inclusive global team with a strong culture centered on employee health and well-being. The opportunity to make a positive contribution to our planet and apply your world-class marketing expertise to set new standards in Renewable Energy. Do Our Values Align With Yours? Are you ambitious enough to make a significant impact on our business—and beyond? Do you create meaningful solutions? Do you believe we succeed as a team? We collaborate honestly, kindly, and respectfully. We enjoy ourselves and celebrate our achievements. Do you? Are you trustworthy? We build trust by taking ownership. Do you inspire others with an open mind, courage, and innovation? We challenge the status quo. Our values define our unique way of working together and guide our daily actions.