As our Controller based in our Atlanta Office you will be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of our newly launched Renewable Energy division. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer, and will have significant responsibility and impact across a key business vertical.

• Build/manage accounting team and financial reporting processes
• Review/prepare property monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Approve payables and determine sufficient cash reserves
• Set up new properties in systems
• Assist team with accounting challenges and questions
• Review bank reconciliations
• Assist with annual audits
• Monthly account reconciliations
• Special projects and financial reviews, as requested
• Work with other departments to be aware of any state, local, or federal regulations

Requirements:

• 10 years of experience with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferably
• Experience in energy, particularly renewable energy, advantageous but not required
• Fluency in reviewing financial reports as well as high level excel proficiency
• Knowledge of technical GAAP accounting and the ability to research
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage through complex issues
• Highly motivated and tenacious work ethic with the ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels both within the department, within the company with other departments and outside the organization
• Proven people management skills to oversee a small accounting department with ability to guide and motivate department employees

What you can be part of

This publicly traded company has just launched a strategy to invest in renewable energy infrastructure -including solar power generating assets. We will be a leading renewables investor, powered by our deep knowledge of markets and assets, and we have partnered with a software and advanced analytics firm in this effort. This effort will help the firm accomplish major ESG initiatives and be part of the solution for climate change.

Within this role you will get the opportunity to be key part in the continued development of this business vertical. You will build out the finance team to support the growth of the organization and have a tangible impact on what we expect to be a high influential strategy

What we offer

• Highly competitive base salary and bonus program ( to 150k base plus 25% bonus)
• Full benefits suite including 401K, above average PTO, Parental Leave and Medical, Dental, Vision
• Access to benefits concierge service
• Access to Mental Health & Wellbeing service
• Be part of a culture that is truly open door, with access to mentorship, leadership training, career advancement and innovation
• Opportunity to be involved in community outreach and charity events