CFO/Controller

Cal Solar Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, dental, and vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Job summary

Cal Solar Inc in California seeks a seasoned CFO/Controller to lead financial strategy, capital planning and daily accounting operations. You will oversee audits, banking, payroll, monthly statements, and cash flows while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

This hands-on role requires managing budgets, WIP, project costing, financial reporting, and a high-caliber finance team in a growth-focused solar design/build environment. Competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance with senior leadership; startup a plus.
• Experience in construction/energy sectors and intercompany transactions.
• Advanced Excel skills and GAAP knowledge; autonomous with exec partner interface.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO on financial strategy, forecasting and growth planning.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, bonding and capital needs.
• Develop and maintain quarterly and annual budgets.
• Oversee daily cash management, including forecasting.
• Prepare forecasting and financial reporting for the executive team.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls across the organization.
• Maintain WIP reporting and monthly close processes.
• Oversee AP/AR, payroll, and project costing.
• Coordinate internal/external audits and implement recommendations.
• Lead accounting staff and manage software maintenance and integration.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Forecasting

Executive partnering

Leadership

Intercompany

Education

MBA preferred

CPA preferred

Bachelor in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

For over ten years, California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc) has served the new construction multi-family and commercial industry as the go-to design/build solar company for developers and general contractors. The CA Building code now mandates solar on all new construction projects in California, which further emboldens our goal to be the go-to design/build partner to our clients. Our experienced sales and estimating teams, engineers, and installers, combined with our post-installation system support, provide complete turn-key solutions for projects. Service streams include Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Hot Water, EV Chargers, and Energy Storage.

Working at California Solar Integrators provides an opportunity to be part of a collaborative group of professionals providing clean energy. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers, employees, and planet.

Summary

As CFO/Controller, you will be a key member of senior management, partnering with the CEO on financial strategy, capital planning, banking relationships and long-term growth while directly leading the company's daily financial operations. This is a hands-on role that combines CFO and Controller responsibilities. You will be responsible for all financial aspects of Cal Solar Inc. operations, including audit oversight, banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, monthly financial statements, and cash flows.

Essential Functions

CFO responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and senior leadership on financial strategy, forecasting and growth planning
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, bonding and capital needs
• Develop and maintain the company's quarterly and annual financial budget
• Manage daily cash management, including forecasting
• Prepare forecasting and financial reporting for the executive team
• Identify areas of inefficiency to reduce costs across the business
• Create, establish, revise, adapt, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all accounting functions
• Prepare all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies
• Ensure accounting and financial policies and practices comply with GAAP and other governing organizations
• Maintain the company's Work in Progress (WIP) report and prepare monthly WIP reports
• Develop and maintain a system of internal controls
• Reconcile accounts, including AP/AR, balance sheet, income, and bank statements
• Review and record journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Oversee accounts payable, including payments and lien releases
• Oversee project contract administration, billings and project costing
• Manage invoicing for ongoing services and revenue recognition
• Oversee subcontractor contract administration, including certified payroll
• Oversee labor compliance, payroll, and quarterly/annual payroll reporting and filings
• Assist third-party administrators with monthly and year-end financial statements, quarterly sales tax returns, and third-party CPAs with tax preparation
• Coordinate internal and external audits and implement agreed-upon recommendations
• Develop, manage, and train accounting personnel as needed
• Own accounting software maintenance and setup, including migration and integration of financial systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA highly desired; CPA preferred
• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership; a combination of public accounting and private industry preferred, startup environment a plus
• Prior experience in Construction, EPC, or Energy industries and/or emerging companies highly preferred
• Experience with multiple legal entities, consolidations, and intercompany transactions
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Working knowledge of GAAP research and application
• Comfortable working autonomously and partnering at the executive level
• Adaptable to change with a positive, energetic attitude
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, with attention to detailKnowledge of Sage Intacct highly preferred
• Experience with project finance, PPAs or ITCs is a plus

Required Experience

• CFO or Controller in construction: 5+ years
• CFO or Controller for a contractor with $75M+ in revenue: 3+ years
• Percentage of Completion accounting: 3+ years
• Work in Progress (WIP) reporting: 3+ years

Salary range: $180,000 to $300,000 per year, depending on experience. Competitive compensation package, including annual bonus and profit sharing.

• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick time
• Parental leave
• Referral program

Cal Solar Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culture based on respect and performance.