Senior Controller

CVE North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CVE North America is seeking a hands-on Senior Controller based in New York City to strengthen and scale financial operations. This vital role combines strategic oversight with deep operational execution. Key responsibilities include managing accounting practices, tax compliance, and treasury operations while leading the accounting team. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a complex or entrepreneurial environment, along with an expert understanding of US GAAP and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• 4+ years in a Controller or Senior Controller role.
• Experience in renewable energy-related accounting concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference point on US GAAP.
• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Lead treasury management, including daily cash operations.

Skills

Expert knowledge of US GAAP

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

Strong experience with Microsoft 365

Project/job cost accounting experience

Ability to operate in a hands-on leadership role

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Senior Controller to strengthen and scale our financial operations. This is a high‑impact leadership role combining strategic oversight with deep operational execution.

The Senior Controller is responsible for accounting, tax, finance, statutory compliance, treasury management, production/project accounting, and cash planning. This role requires active involvement in daily operations, month‑end and year‑end close, reconciliations, reporting, while also leading and developing the accounting team and partnering closely with cross‑functional stakeholders.

This role reports to the General Manager North America and works closely with the Corporate Controlling and Accounting teams in France.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference point on US GAAP providing guidance and ensuring consistency of accounting treatments across entities.
• In tax: contribute to the development of a tax planning approach aimed at optimizing taxable income, in close coordination with external advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HQ administration, controlling, and accounting teams, ensuring all commitments are accurately recorded, paid, and reconciled against regional budgets.
• Own and actively manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reviews.
• Ensure financial statements accurately reflect all business activities through strong, documented processes, reconciliations, and analytical reviews.
• Oversee production and project accounting, including job cost accounting, capitalization, and cost tracking.
• Supervise the preparation of supporting documentation, contracts, and analyses for accounting records.
• Support due diligence activities related to project acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Guide the accounting team on partnership accounting, complex entries, and the application and booking of tax credits.

Tax, Finance & Statutory Compliance

• Manage the tax position of each legal entity, including the preparation and review of complex tax returns and partnership structures.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting (France) and external auditors to deliver US GAAP‑compliant financial statements by legal entity. You will be leading the yearly audit process and managing with autonomy the relationship with the auditors all along the year.
• Monitor and assess changes in tax, financial, and regulatory environments, ensuring ongoing compliance.

Treasury, Cash Planning & Forecasting

• Lead treasury management, including daily cash operations and liquidity oversight.
• Develop and maintain short‑ and long‑term cash forecasts, communicating funding needs and cash calls to Corporate FP&A.
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers, partners, and landowners in accordance with contractual obligations.
• Manage external reporting calendars and ensure timely delivery of all lender and investor reporting requirements.
• Prepare and maintain loan covenant and DSCR compliance schedules for third‑party financiers.
• Support the Operations team with project economics, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
• Participate in the definition, deployment, and enhancement of financial systems and reporting tools in coordination with HQ.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor accounting team members, fostering accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Drive a culture of ownership, collaboration, and operational excellence across finance and cross‑functional partners.
• Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for non‑finance stakeholders — making the numbers “speak.”

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a Controller or Senior Controller role within a complex, fast‑growing, or entrepreneurial environment.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS experience preferred.
• Experience in renewable energy‑related accounting concepts (ITC, safe harbor rules, HLBV methodology, tax equity structures) is a strong plus.
• Project / job cost accounting experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (Index‑Match, SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, tables, data connections).
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and SharePoint; Power BI, Tableau, or other reporting tools a plus.
• ERP optimization experience preferred. Knowledge of IFS a major plus.
• Proven ability to operate in a hands‑on leadership role, balancing execution with strategic thinking.