Controller

Solar Insure; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Solar Insure is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations at a dynamic solar energy startup. This role includes optimizing accounting systems, managing a small team, and ensuring compliance while supporting strategic finance tasks. Ideal candidates will have 6-10 years of experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing teams and financial system implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations and oversee core accounting functions.
• Manage deferred revenue and long-term warranty reserves.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Process-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Salesforce

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Solar Insure is using the innovation that made us the world leader in solar warranty and monitoring technology to accelerate the adoption of solar energy. We are one of Southern California's fastest-growing and dynamic solar energy and insure-tech startups. Our monitoring technology and industry-best warranty is profoundly changing the way solar systems function, and as a result, changing the solar industry itself.

As we continue our exciting growth, we are building teams with highly talented individual contributors and leaders who design, develop, and service next-generation energy technologies. Our work environment is fast-paced, fun, and full of exciting new projects.

Role Summary

The Controller will lead financial operations, overseeing core accounting functions, optimizing systems, and building the structure and controls to support the company’s next phase of growth. As the Finance lead within the Risk and Compliance team, the Controller will oversee a small internal accounting team and outsourced functions, ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and effective cross-functional alignment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations:

• Review and auditthe monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and amortization schedules (Revenue, DAC, Claims, etc.).
• Accurately manage deferred revenue, accrued liabilities, and long-term warranty reserves aligned with 25–30 year service commitments.
• Provide strategic oversight of core accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, bank and credit card reconciliations, and payroll/commission processing
• Establish scalable internal controls, approval workflows, and reconciliation procedures to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
• Manage and optimize financial systems (e.g., Accounting Seed and other ERPs) to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Lead post-implementation improvements, develop SOPs, and drive automation and data integration in collaboration with internal teams.
• Act as the primary finance systems liaison across departments.
• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financial statements, dashboards, and leadership reports.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant records and partner with external CPA on audits, tax filings, and quarterly reviews.
• Ensure key filing and corporate governance filings are met with insurance providers and with regulatory agencies.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team and outsourced partners.
• Guide the team through organizational change by implementing structure, accountability, and performance-driven culture.
• Strategically distribute responsibilities to balance workloads, reduce single-role dependency, and improve workflow clarity.
• Build documentation, SOPs, and onboarding plans to support continuity and team development.

Strategic Finance Support:

• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and board-level financial reporting.
• Deliver KPIs and performance insights to support decision-making.
• Contribute to financial planning for product pricing, claims modeling, and risk strategies.

Qualifications/ Skills

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven experience managing teams and financial system implementation (preferably Salesforce, NetSuite).
• Track record of building or transforming accounting functions in early-stage or high-growth companies.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Clear communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Process-minded, systems-oriented, and focused on building scalable infrastructure.
• Proficient in Excel and financial modeling.

Preferred:

• Background in insurance, warranty, financial services, or other regulated sectors.
• Experience with claims accounting, revenue deferrals, and reinsurance structures.

Status: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Location: Remote within United States

Salary: $125,000- $140,000 annually - c ommensurate with experience

Disclaimer: Solar Insure is not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies. All hiring efforts are being managed internally. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes and are not responsible for any fees related to such submissions. Unsolicited outreach from third parties will not be considered or responded to.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Solar Electric Power Generation

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