Financial Controller

talisman; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

talisman, a clean energy developer financing and operating solar and battery storage projects across the US, seeks a Financial Controller. You will lead group accounting, governance, and reporting to investors and lenders, driving tight controls and policy.

This is a fully remote role with Eastern Time hours, reporting to the VP of Finance. The ideal candidate has an active CPA, 7+ years in accounting including Big Four audit/advisory, and proven progression within employers, plus renewable

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years in accounting.
• 2+ years in audit or accounting advisory at a Big Four or comparable firm.
• Renewable energy experience, in-house or client.
• Record of progression and tenure at each employer.
• Availability to work Eastern Time hours; fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger, accounting systems and books for every entity in the group.
• Produce financial and management reporting for executives, investors and lenders.
• Lead the annual budget and the year-end audit, working with outside auditors and tax advisers.
• Set and document policies, procedures and controls to lender standard.
• Manage investor capital calls and distributions.
• Oversee billing and regulatory compliance on operating assets.
• Supervise the in-house accountants, payroll and expense reimbursement.

Skills

CPA license

Audit/Advisory experience

Renewable energy experience

Financial reporting

Team leadership

Education

CPA license required

Job description

A clean energy developer with a long record of financing, building and operating solar and battery storage projects across the US is hiring a Financial Controller. It also designs microgrids and on-site power for some of the country’s largest companies.

The Financial Controller leads accounting for the whole group and reports to the VP of Finance. Because the company runs investment and asset operations alongside its development work, the role covers project entities, investor partnerships and operating assets as well as the corporate books, and the figures it produces go to investors, lenders and auditors. It would suit a CPA trained in audit or accounting advisory at a leading firm, whether still in public accounting or now working in renewable energy, who is ready to take charge of a company’s books.

Responsibilities:

• Own the general ledger, accounting systems and books for every entity in the group
• Produce financial and management reporting for executives, investors and lenders
• Lead the annual budget and the year-end audit, working with outside auditors and tax advisers
• Set and document policies, procedures and controls to lender standard
• Manage investor capital calls and distributions
• Oversee billing and regulatory compliance on operating assets
• Supervise the in-house accountants, payroll and expense reimbursement

Requirements:

• An active CPA license
• At least seven years in accounting, starting with two or more in audit or accounting advisory at a Big Four or comparable national firm
• Renewable energy experience, gained in-house or on renewable energy clients in public accounting
• A record of progression and sustained tenure at each employer
• Availability to work Eastern Time hours; the role is fully remote

Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be considered.