Assistant Controller

exus-renewables-north-america; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Exus Renewables North America is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for the company’s US-based activities. The role emphasizes financial planning, reporting, risk management, and regulatory compliance within a growing renewable energy portfolio.

The candidate will oversee close processes, audits, investor reporting, and team leadership while ensuring adherence to US GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate finance or accounting with progressive responsibilities.
• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller role or similar required.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, general ledger management, and risk management principles.
• CPA designation or MBA highly preferred (or actively working toward CPA).
• Knowledge of accounting standards in highly regulated industries and/or renewable energy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance and Accounting department in overseeing accounting and financial functions for the Exus operating group.
• Develop and implement financial strategies and plans to support growth and objectives.
• Prepare complex financial forecasts, projections, and budgets with visuals for leadership.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks; assist in variance analyses.
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investors, and lenders.
• Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow) for internal functions and projects.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including consolidation support.
• Coordinate schedules and documentation for yearly audits with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant regulations across accounting operations.
• Support investor relations with financial reports and presentations.
• Assist in managing the accounting and finance team.
• Stay current on technical accounting practices to ensure correct US GAAP application.
• Implement, monitor, and uphold internal controls, policies, automation, and process improvements.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Risk management

US GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

The Assistant Controller will support the Finance and Accounting department in overseeing and managing the accounting and financial functions of the Exus operating group. This role involves significant responsibility for financial planning, risk management, financial reporting, day-to-day accounting operations, and compliance with relevant regulations.

• Assist in developing and implementing financial strategies and plans to support the company's growth and objectives.
• Prepare complex financial forecasts, projections, and budgets with visual representations to present to the leadership team.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and assist in variance analyses.
• Assist in managing relationships with financial institutions, investors, and lenders.
• Prepare financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements for internal functions, IPP projects, and third party assets.
• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including consolidation support.
• Coordinate the preparation of schedules and documentation for the yearly audit, collaborating closely with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and other relevant regulations across all accounting operations.
• Support investor relations activities by preparing financial reports, schedules, and presentations for investors.
• Assist in managing the accounting and finance team.
• Stay current on technical accounting practices to guarantee the consistent application of corporate accounting principles in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Implement, monitor, and uphold internal controls, company policies, automation, and process improvements that benefit Exus as an organization.

Experience / Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate finance or accounting with roles of progressive responsibilities required, preferably in the renewable energy or energy sector.
• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller role or similar required.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, general ledger management, and risk management principles required.
• CPA designation or MBA highly preferred (or actively working toward CPA).
• Knowledge of specific accounting standards and regulations related to highly regulated industries and/or the renewable energy industry highly preferred.
• Wind and/or solar energy, real estate, construction project, renewable energy industry, and/or partnership accounting experience preferred.
• required.
• Prior experience building board reporting packages highly preferred.

About Exus Renewables North America

Exus Renewables North America is a leading independent developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions across the United States. With offices in Pittsburgh, New York, and Albuquerque, and over 100 employees in the US, Exus NA focuses on developing, repowering, and managing renewable energy assets, contributing to the nation's decarbonization efforts and driving sustainable growth in the U.S. renewable energy sector.