Controller - Clean Energy & Renewable Energy
MiddleOn-site (Santa Cruz)Salary undisclosed
Job Description
We’re seeking an experienced Controller to take ownership of accounting and financial operations for a growing project-based contractor. The ideal candidate brings a strong construction accounting background, expertise in payroll compliance and financial reporting, and a proven ability to lead ERP transitions and build efficient, scalable finance processes. Experience in clean energy or renewable energy is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, project billing, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Oversee construction financials, including job costing, work-in-progress (WIP) schedules, percentage-of-completion accounting, cost-to-complete analysis, and project margins.
- Ensure compliance with union and prevailing-wage payroll requirements, including certified payroll submissions, fringe benefit reporting, and multi-union wage rules.
- Review financial statements, investigate variances, assess financial exposure, and communicate key findings to leadership.
- Manage intercompany accounting across affiliated entities, including transaction tracking, reconciliations, and elimination entries.
- Direct ERP implementations and accounting system transitions, covering migration planning, data conversion, system testing, integration, and post-launch improvements.
- Establish and refine accounting policies, internal contr
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