Divisional Controller

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. in Houston seeks a Divisional Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for the division, directing the accounting group and ensuring accurate close and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

You will consolidate domestic and international entities, manage intercompany transactions, and drive SOX controls where applicable. You will partner with segment and corporate finance leadership, oversee system integrations and reporting automation, and mentor a growing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior people-management responsibility.
• Familiarity with foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and cross-border tax/compliance considerations.
• Experience managing multi-entity or multi-location accounting, including at least one international jurisdiction.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the division accounting group including general ledger, project accounting, international accounting, and period-end close.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and deliver financial statements on schedule.
• Coordinate with tax, treasury, and legal teams on cross-border transactions and compliance matters.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to division and segment leadership to support operating decisions.
• Lead integration of accounting processes and systems into Solaris’ reporting platform.

Skills

Exceptional communicator

Total ownership mentality

Independent thinker

Innovative thinker

Desirable teammate

Relentless

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA

Job description

Solaris Energy Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE:SEI) delivers comprehensive power infrastructure solutions including generation, distribution, installation and commissioning, aftermarket support, and operations and maintenance. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company serves multiple U.S. end markets, including data centers, energy, and other commercial and industrial sectors.

Job Description

About the Opportunity

The Divisional Controller is the senior accounting and financial reporting leader for a division of Solaris Energy Infrastructure. This role directs the divisional accounting group and oversees financial operations and reporting for the division. The Divisional Controller ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, drives integration into Solaris’ corporate accounting policies and systems, and partners closely with segment and corporate finance leadership. This position reports to the Segment Controller, SPS.

Essential Functions
Accounting Operations & Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the division accounting group, including general ledger, project accounting, international accounting, consolidations, accounts payable, accounts receivable/billing, payroll coordination, and period-end close.
• Set priorities, workflows, and performance expectations for accounting staff; recruit, train, and mentor team members.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting matters across operations, coordinating with local finance staff, external accountants, or third-party providers as needed.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements incorporating both domestic and international entities, ensuring proper treatment of intercompany transactions, foreign currency translation, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable local statutory and tax requirements in each international jurisdiction.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls (SOX or SOX-readiness where applicable) across all locations.

Integration & Systems

• Lead integration of accounting processes, chart of accounts, and systems into Solaris’ financial reporting platform and reporting cadence.
• Lead integration of system improvement projects
• Identify and remediate gaps between divisional accounting practices and Solaris corporate accounting policy.
• Partner with IT and corporate accounting on ERP implementation, process standardization, and reporting automation.

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Provide financial analysis and reporting to division and segment leadership to support operating decisions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for division.
• Coordinate with tax, treasury, and legal teams on cross-border transactions, transfer pricing, and entity-level compliance matters.

External Relationships

• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors on related audit work.
• Manage relationships with in-country accounting/tax advisors supporting international sites.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent domestic travel.
• Passport required for international travel, as needed.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior people-management responsibility.
• Demonstrated familiarity with foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and cross-border tax/compliance considerations.
• Experience managing multi-entity or multi-location accounting, including at least one international jurisdiction.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience leading or participating in a close process for a business unit or subsidiary.

Qualifications

Key Skills and Qualifications

• Exceptional communicator – direct and transparent, skilled problem-solver with proven success in building coalitions and avoiding conflicts
• Total ownership mentality – proactively identifies and removes obstacles across numerous ongoing tasks
• Independent thinker – provides original thoughts and constantly asking “how can we do this better”
• Innovative thinker – willingness to consider novel solutions and ability to adapt to change
• Desirable teammate – impeccable character, humility, and collaborative
• Relentless – aspires to contribute and achieve his/her full potential

Additional Information

Our CREATORS Culture

At Solaris, we believe that staying true to our core beliefs improves our decision-making, productivity and is key to our individual and collective achievements. Combining your innovative thinking with our core values that encourage Communication, Recognition, Entrepreneurship, Accountability, Teamwork & Transparency, Ownership, Results and Safety, we become CREATORS.

We value your hard work, integrity, and commitment to the Solaris “First in Service & Innovation” culture through competitive pay and benefits packages and ongoing career development.

• Competitive compensation packages
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance with supplemental offerings
• Company matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off, including 10 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job overview is not all inclusive. In addition, Solaris reserves the right to amend this job overview at any time. Solaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Why Solaris Join a company at the forefront of the energy infrastructure buildout powering data centers and industrial growth. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities to grow alongside a high-performing team.