What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Earthlight Technologies?
Role: Controller
Position Overview: The Controller’s basic function is to drive the day-to-day financial transaction process while enforcing accounting procedures. These functions include but are not limited to the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes including applicable journal entries, and accounting reports. An equally important function of the Controller is to assure, through the recommendation, installation, and monitoring of controls, that information, ideas, and recommendations are provided to the CFO on a timely basis, in order that prudent financial decisions can be made for Earthlight Technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
Benefits Package Includes
Health Benefits - Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401k - Attractive company match
Time Off - A balanced approach to work-life with Paid Time Off
Bonus - Performance-based bonuses
Growth - Avenue for professional development and progression in a thriving company
Culture - Join a family-centric atmosphere that focuses on teamwork, excellence, and customer gratification
Company Overview: Earthlight Technologies is a family owned and operated business with headquarters in Ellington, CT and offices in Massachusetts and Oregon. We specialize in solutions for residential solar, commercial solar, EV charging Stations, and commercial energy efficiency. Our mission is to make the process easy and seamless. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
Position Overview: The Controller’s basic function is to drive the day-to-day financial transaction process while enforcing accounting procedures. These functions include but are not limited to the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes including applicable journal entries, and accounting reports. An equally important function of the Controller is to assure, through the recommendation, installation, and monitoring of controls, that information, ideas, and recommendations are provided to the CFO on a timely basis, in order that prudent financial decisions can be made for Earthlight Technologies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Responsible for overseeing AP, AR, and payroll functions.
- Work directly with CFO & oversee Accounting Team.
- Assist in preparing various financial statements.
- Reconciling multiple bank statements.
- Following up with customers and partners.
- Ensure all invoices for Commercial Sales are accurate, sent promptly, aligned to contracts and paid within terms.
- Manage automated bank fraud detection system.
- Calculate commissions for Commercial Sales team and 1099 Contractors.
- Track, prepare and file 1099’s.
- Prepare multiplestate sales & use taxes.
- Review and recommend adjustments to monthly financials in conjunction with CFO.
- Cost accounting, job costing and profit margin analysis.
- Provide support and ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and yearend closing process.
- Establish and maintain systems and controls which verify the integrity of all systems, processes, and data and enhance the company’s value.
- Manage relationships with vendors and negotiate terms. Ensure all vendors meet all requirements of contract agreements prior to payment.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
- Master’s Degree a plus or in lieu of experience
- 2 years of accounting experience, or bookkeeping
- Construction environment & SmallMidsized Business experience a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with intermediate knowledge of Excel
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting program
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Organization & Time Management
Benefits Package Includes
Health Benefits - Access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
401k - Attractive company match
Time Off - A balanced approach to work-life with Paid Time Off
Bonus - Performance-based bonuses
Growth - Avenue for professional development and progression in a thriving company
Culture - Join a family-centric atmosphere that focuses on teamwork, excellence, and customer gratification
Company Overview: Earthlight Technologies is a family owned and operated business with headquarters in Ellington, CT and offices in Massachusetts and Oregon. We specialize in solutions for residential solar, commercial solar, EV charging Stations, and commercial energy efficiency. Our mission is to make the process easy and seamless. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.
WHY JOIN THE TEAM?
- Create your legacy in a company that actively supports continuous improvement.
- Enjoy the security of an established, growing family business.
- Engage with technology savvy leadership that vigorously supports innovation.
- Learn from and work directly with an experienced and highly respected Executive Management team.
- Participate in a generous meritbased bonus program.
- Play a leading role in the development and implementation of systems to support our expansion plans.
- We Value Each Other
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Demand Quality
- We Work Safely
- We are Responsible Stewards
Salary : $105,000 - $130,000