Controller - Hybrid Remote

Searchlogic Recruiting - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As the Controller for our newly launched Renewable Energy division based in Atlanta, you will oversee accounting and financial reporting, playing a crucial role in a key business vertical. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and involves building and managing the accounting team, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and contributing to the financial health of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Build/manage accounting team and financial reporting processes
• Review/prepare property monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Approve payables and determine sufficient cash reserves
• Set up new properties in systems
• Assist team with accounting challenges and questions
• Review bank reconciliations
• Assist with annual audits
• Monthly account reconciliations
• Special projects and financial reviews, as requested
• Work with other departments to be aware of any state, local, or federal regulations

Requirements

• 10 years of experience with a comprehensive knowledge of accounting
• CPA preferred
• Public accounting experience preferably
• Experience in energy, particularly renewable energy, advantageous but not required
• Fluency in reviewing financial reports as well as high level excel proficiency
• Knowledge of technical GAAP accounting and the ability to research
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage through complex issues
• Highly motivated and tenacious work ethic with the ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop good working relationships at all levels both within the department, within the company with other departments and outside the organization
• Proven people management skills to oversee a small accounting department with ability to guide and motivate department employees

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary and bonus program (to 150k base plus 25% bonus)
• Full benefits suite including 401K, above average PTO, Parental Leave and Medical, Dental, Vision
• Access to benefits concierge service
• Access to Mental Health & Wellbeing service
• Be part of a culture that is truly open door, with access to mentorship, leadership training, career advancement and innovation
• Opportunity to be involved in community outreach and charity events