Controller

trinitysolarextcs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Solar, a leading residential solar company, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the Accounting team at its Wall Township, NJ headquarters. You will partner with the CFO and senior leaders to strengthen controls, reporting, and processes, while developing the team and guiding strategic financial decisions.

Responsibilities include overseeing GL, close, payroll, tax, and compliance across entities; driving improvements in controls and automation; and delivering GAAP-compliant financial

Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification is required and actively maintained.
• At least 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years in a Controller or leadership role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with multi-state tax requirements and compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Excellent communication with executives, auditors, and partners.
• Ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions and finance operations.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear priorities.
• Manage general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and close processes.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant and timely financial reporting.
• Develop policies, controls, and reporting improvements.
• Analyze results, identify risks, and provide insights to leadership.
• Partner on budgets, forecasts, and cash flow planning.
• Drive cost management and profitability improvements.
• Oversee accounting systems integrity and data accuracy.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, tax professionals, and CPAs.

Skills

Active CPA or CMA

7+ years exp

Controller experience

GAAP expertise

Multi-state tax

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Job costing systems

Billing platforms

Job description

Lead the Accounting Function. Strengthen the Business. Help Shape What’s Next.

Trinity Solar, one of the nation’s leading residential solar companies,is looking for an experienced, hands‑onControllerto lead our Accounting team at our corporate headquarters in Wall Township, NJ.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a highly visible leadership role for someone who can balance strong technical accounting expertise with a practical, business‑minded approach. You’ll lead the day‑to‑day accounting function, strengthen financial controls and reporting, develop your team, and partner with senior leadership on decisions that impact the business.

We’re looking for a Controller who is comfortable leading from the front—someone who can think strategically but isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, dig into the numbers, solve problems, and improve the way things get done.

If you’re ready to take ownership of an accounting function and make a meaningful impact in a fast‑moving organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation:$190,000 - $200,000/year plus 20% annual bonus potential

What You’ll Lead

• Own the day‑to‑day operations and overall performance of the Accounting Department.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team while establishing clear priorities, expectations, and accountability.
• Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial close processes.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company standards.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and risks, and provide meaningful insights to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow management, and financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, manage costs, and strengthen financial performance.
• Oversee the integrity and effectiveness of accounting systems and financial data.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, financial institutions, tax professionals, and other key partners.
• Partner with external CPAs on annual tax preparation and reporting across multiple entities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local financial and tax requirements, including multi‑state sales and use tax.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across accounting processes, reporting, and controls.
• Partner with the CFO on strategic initiatives and special projects as the business evolves.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Active CPA or CMA certification required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a Controller or comparable accounting leadership role.
• Experience within a service‑based industry such as construction, HVAC, home improvement, renewable energy, or solar strongly preferred.
• Strong command of GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Knowledge of multi‑state income, sales, and use tax requirements.
• Experience with job‑costing systems and online customer billing platforms is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong experience working with accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and drive solutions.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop accounting professionals.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, business leaders, auditors, and external partners.
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.

The Opportunity

This is more than an opportunity to oversee the books. As Controller, you'll have the ability to strengthen the accounting organization, develop your team, modernize processes, and provide the financial insight leadership needs to make better decisions.

You’ll work directly with the CFO, have visibility across the organization, and play an important role in building a finance function that can support Trinity Solar's continued evolution.

Lead the function. Build the team. Strengthen the business.