Solar Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We're supporting a nationally ranked, privately held construction firm seeking a Solar Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a high-growth, multi-billion-dollar solar EPC division.

With a footprint across the U.S., this firm delivers award-winning projects in sectors including renewable energy, residential high-rise, education, hospitality, and sports. Their solar division is consistently ranked among the top in the country and continues to scale aggressively.

Position Overview

The Solar Controller will oversee all financial operations for the solar business unit, leading a team of accountants and driving process improvement across systems, reporting, and forecasting. This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced and high-impact environment, ideal for someone with deep construction accounting expertise and a proactive, strategic mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a growing accounting team including project accountants and staff-level personnel

Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Monitor project performance, including revenue recognition, forecasting, and WIP reporting

Review and manage complex journal entries and financial statement preparation

Collaborate with FP&A and treasury on budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning

Support ERP system upgrades and accounting process automation efforts

Partner with project managers, HR, and asset management teams to ensure financial accuracy and provide training as needed

Lead audit readiness and coordination for annual external audits

Recommend and implement improvements to internal controls

Handle special projects and strategic initiatives from senior leadership

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or progress toward certification highly preferred)

10+ years of accounting experience, with at least 5 in a leadership role

Experience in project accounting within a construction, EPC, or solar / renewable energy environment required

Public accounting background preferred

Strong command of GAAP, revenue recognition, and construction accounting practices

Proficiency with ERP systems (Viewpoint, CMiC, Sage, Oracle, or similar)

Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across departments and explain financials to non-finance stakeholders

Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools

Relocation assistance is available.