Senior Controller — Remote & Multi-Entity Close Leader

Solar Landscape; Asbury Park (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

401(k) with match

Summer Fridays

Flexible remote/hybrid work

Paid parental leave

Team lunches and events

Modern, collaborative offices

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Life and long-term disability ins.

Job summary

Solar Landscape is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial close and reporting across a multi-entity environment, driving consistency and discipline.

The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise and strong technical accounting knowledge, operating strategically and tactically in a fast-paced organization, with opportunities to leverage AI and automation for streamlined reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus).
• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger ownership.
• Experience supporting external audits, with the ability to meet increased documentation and reporting requirements.
• Experience in multi-entity environments, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Experience supporting project-based accounting, including percentage of completion revenue recognition, CIP cost tracking, and project-level margin analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
• Exposure to AI and automation tools, with the ability to apply technology to streamline accounting processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and complex adjustments.
• Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and resolution of discrepancies.
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Support multi-entity close activities, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure proper application of accounting policies (GAAP).
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support audit preparation and coordinate documentation for external auditors.
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting processes.
• Identify and drive improvements in close efficiency, documentation, and systems.

Skills

General ledger ownership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Intercompany eliminations

GAAP

Excel

Microsoft Dynamics

AI & automation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Solar Landscape is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial close and reporting across a multi-entity environment, driving consistency and discipline.

The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise and strong technical accounting knowledge, operating strategically and tactically in a fast-paced organization, with opportunities to leverage AI and automation for streamlined reporting.