Controller at Solar Landscape

Clackamas, Oregon, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Landscaping, ConstructionIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA certification preferred
  • A minimum of 5 to 7 years of relevant professional experience
  • Previous experience as a public accounting manager or in a similar Controller role
  • Experience supervising or managing finance and accounting team members, with a focus on developing and guiding team performance
  • Knowledge/experience in construction accounting (revenue recognition ASC 606)
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Experience in NetSuite and Aspire is a plus
  • Experience in implementing accounting and ERP systems

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with functional leaders to help set the company's direction
  • Participate in quarterly planning and regular leadership meetings
  • Focus on the company’s big picture, beyond just the individual role
  • Maintain accounting records
  • Oversee monthly financial close, including monthly accruals, account reconciliations, and the monthly corporate reporting package
  • Collaborate with business unit and corporate leadership teams to prepare periodic financial forecast updates
  • Update and enhance monthly reporting packages for business unit and corporate leadership, including analysis
  • Supervise the compilation of revenue, recognized costs, and profits in accordance with ASC 606 on significant construction and maintenance projects
  • Liaise with auditors and perform other compliance functions
  • Collaborate with the business unit’s leadership team to prepare annual budgets and quarterly reforecasts
  • Analyze and report on budget/reforecasts versus actual variances
  • Manage the system of KPIs and dashboards
  • Work with functional and operational team leaders to identify improvement areas within their functions
  • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members
  • Monitor collection of customer receivables and ensure operations team members take appropriate actions to collect past due amounts
  • Supervise vendor management and insurance audits
  • Support the correct entry and management of vendor cost and customer sales data in the financial systems
  • Oversee accounting systems, manage cash flow, direct financial reporting activities, and spearhead budgeting and operational reporting
  • Supervise associates within the finance team, manage Inventory, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable systems and associated functions
  • Engage in ad hoc projects as assigned by the business unit or corporate leadership
  • Assist accounting and finance team members
  • Undertake other duties as needed

Skills

Financial Reporting
Monthly Close
Account Reconciliations
Accruals
Cash Flow Management
Budgeting
Forecasting
Inventory Management
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
ERP Systems
Leadership
Financial Analysis

Solar Landscape

Community solar projects for local energy access

About Solar Landscape

Solar Landscape provides community solar projects in New Jersey, allowing residents to access solar energy without needing to install panels on their own properties. The company partners with commercial real estate owners, municipalities, and non-profits to install large-scale solar systems, generating renewable energy that is distributed to the community. This model makes solar power accessible to renters and low-to-moderate income households, while also reducing energy costs and carbon emissions. Solar Landscape aims to transform the energy landscape by making solar power affordable for all and supporting environmental sustainability.

Wall Township, New JerseyHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$826.8KTotal Funding
PROJECT_REAL_ESTATE_INFRASTRUCTURE_FINANCECompany Stage
EnergyIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation

Risks

Grid interconnection delays could impact timely project completion and energy distribution.
Labor shortages may hinder expansion plans and hiring goals for 2024.
Potential policy changes could affect reliance on incentives and tax credits.

Differentiation

Solar Landscape focuses on community solar projects, making solar accessible to diverse communities.
The company partners with commercial real estate owners to utilize large rooftop spaces.
Solar Landscape's model allows solar benefits without individual rooftop installations, aiding renters.

Upsides

Secured $847 million in 2024, enabling over 200 commercial rooftop installations.
Partnerships with investors like KeyState Renewables enhance financial stability and growth.
Expansion into states like Maryland and Illinois opens new market opportunities.

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