Financial Controller

Solara Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing energy & infrastructure developer is seeking a Senior Manager Accounting & Finance to lead the accounting and finance function as they scale across the US. This hands-on role includes overseeing full accounting operations, managing financial controls, and cash flow forecasting. Candidates should have a CPA with a strong technical foundation, background in Big 4 audit, and experience in capital-intensive environments. The position offers a competitive salary between $180,000 and $200,000, along with meaningful upside.

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting foundations.
• Background in Big 4 audit with industry experience.
• Experience in energy or capital-intensive environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full accounting operations and month-end close.
• Manage financial controls, reporting, and audit readiness.
• Conduct cash flow forecasting and project-level analysis.

Skills

CPA

Advanced Excel skills

Comfortable with complex transactions

Job description

This is not a “keep the lights on” role. This is a build-the-engine role.

A fast-growing energy & infrastructure developer is hiring a Senior Manager Accounting & Finance leader to take ownership of the accounting and finance function as the business scales across the US.

If you enjoy complex projects, real assets, investor scrutiny, and getting things done properly, keep reading.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll sit at the centre of the business, owning:

• Full accounting operations and month-end close
• Financial controls, reporting, and audit readiness
• Cash flow forecasting, project-level analysis, and decision support
• Partnering closely with the CEO, investors, lenders, and external advisors
• Bringing previously outsourced finance work in-house and tightening the operation

This is hands-on, high-impact and visible. You’ll be trusted to run with it.

What they’re looking for

• CPA (or equivalent) with strong technical accounting foundations
• Background in Big 4 audit + industry experience
• Comfortable with complex transactions, project-based accounting and debt
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, construction, project finance, or other capital-intensive environments is a big plus
• Prior experience reducing reliance on third-party advisors or consultants advantageous

Why this role stands out

• Senior seat with genuine influence
• Exposure to investors and financing partners
• Clear runway as the company grows
• Competitive base salary $180,000 – $200,000 plus meaningful upside
• Work that results in real, physical infrastructure, not just slide decks

This will suit someone who likes ownership, pace and substance

📩 Interested? Apply or message me directly for a confidential conversation.