Renewable Energy Controller - Systems & Finance Lead

Hoxton Circle; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Controller to manage the full accounting operations for a lean finance team in the renewable energy sector. You will own the month-end close, financial reporting, project costing, payroll oversight, and internal controls while partnering with the COO/CFO.

This hands-on role requires evaluating systems, leading improvements, and coordinating with project management, HR, and operations to ensure accurate, timely, decision-useful data.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 2 years in a Controller role.
• Construction accounting including job costing, WIP, and percent-complete revenue recognition.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and hands-on ERP experience in a construction context.
• Experience with multi-entity / intercompany accounting and external service providers.
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation and reporting models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and prepare monthly financial statements with WIP and ASC 606 reporting.
• Manage project margin analysis, backlog reporting, and KPI development.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, and compliance.
• Lead internal controls, policies, fixed assets, and California tax compliance.
• Evaluate and implement ERP improvements and oversee external providers.
• Manage a small accounting team of 1-2 direct reports.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Jonas Premier

Sage 300 CRE

Foundation

Viewpoint

Job description

Hoxton Circle is seeking a Controller to manage the full accounting operations for a lean finance team in the renewable energy sector. You will own the month-end close, financial reporting, project costing, payroll oversight, and internal controls while partnering with the COO/CFO.

This hands-on role requires evaluating systems, leading improvements, and coordinating with project management, HR, and operations to ensure accurate, timely, decision-useful data.