What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Current Home?
Current Home is looking for an Assistant Controller to help power our accounting operations as we grow. If you're a detail-driven accounting professional who takes ownership of the numbers and wants to build your career with a fast-growing residential solar, battery, and growing home improvement company, we'd love to hear from you.
ABOUT CURRENT HOME
Current Home is a solar, battery, and home improvement company serving homeowners across Southern California.. Through our combined roof assessment, insulation, and solar installation service, we help homeowners take control of their energy future — and we'e building the finance team to match our growth.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller plays a key role in the monthly close process- reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, drafting preliminary financial statements, and helping keep our books accurate and audit-ready as the company scales. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real ownership over the close process and exposure to a growing operation.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Review all balance sheet account reconciliations for accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Draft preliminary financial statements — income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow — for Controller review each month and quarter.
• Assist in managing the month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules.
• Maintain and monitor the general ledger to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP.
• Support annual audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Help strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, flagging risks or gaps to the Controller.
• Assist with technical accounting research on topics like revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Support the Controller with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for company leadership.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including balance sheet reconciliation and financial statement preparation.
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP) and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
Nice to have:
- Prior experience in construction, home services, or solar/renewable energy.
- Experience with multi-entity or multi-division accounting and class/segment tracking.
- Supervisory or team-lead experience.
WHY JOIN CURRENT HOME
You'll join a growing finance team at a company that's redefining home energy — with room to build your skills, take on responsibility, and grow your career alongside the business. We offer a competitive salary, a benefits package, and a hybrid schedule that respects your time.