Posted 6mo ago

Controller

@ Luminace
New York City, New York, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Leading accounting, Managing close, Preparing statements
Requirements Summary:Controller with 10+ years of accounting leadership; CPA; experience in renewable energy/private equity preferred.
Technical Tools Mentioned:ERP systems, Excel, Power BI
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Accounting & Financial Reporting 

  • Lead the full-cycle accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across a growing portfolio. 
  • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. 
  • Manage complex close processes: 
    • Multi-entity eliminations and reconciliation of intercompany balances. 
    • Equity method accounting for joint ventures and minority interests. 
    • Project-level reporting across development, construction, and operational phases. 
    • Intercompany equity allocations, including capital contributions, distributions, and ownership changes. 
    • M&A accounting, including recognition of gains/losses on acquisitions, divestitures, and purchase price allocations. 
    • Tax equity accounting treatments, including deferred tax implications and income/loss allocations. 
    • HLBV modeling and reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of investor returns and book value liquidation scenarios. 
  • Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis. 
  • Review technical accounting memos for complex transactions such as tax equity investments, capital raises, lease accounting, and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and investor expectations 
  • Design and implement accounting frameworks for new operating entities, including legal entity setup, financial system integration, and internal reporting structures. 
  • Collaborate with legal, tax, and development teams to ensure entity structures support project finance, regulatory compliance, and operational scalability. 
  • Serve as the accounting lead for onboarding new assets and entities, ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems and financial controls 
  • Act as a key liaison to the Tax team, ensuring alignment between accounting and tax treatments for complex transactions including tax equity structures, entity formation, and intercompany arrangements.  
  • Collaborate on tax planning strategies, compliance initiatives, and structuring decisions to optimize financial outcomes and mitigate risk.  
  • Support tax reporting and provision processes by providing accurate financial data, documentation, and technical accounting insights. 

Compliance & Controls 

  • Work closely with both the CFO and VP of Finance to establish and oversee key internal controls in accordance with SOX. 
  • Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and investor requirements. 
  • Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel. 
  • Ensure proper documentation and authorization for all financial transactions. 

Investor & Lender Reporting 

  • Deliver financial reporting packages tailored to private equity sponsors and lenders, including KPIs, covenant tracking, and board materials. 
  • Ensure transparency and consistency in reporting asset-level performance, cash flows, and consolidated financial metrics. 

Systems & Process Optimization 

  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across finance operations to support scale and efficiency.  
  • Lead ERP system upgrades and integrations, ensuring systems support multi-entity accounting, renewable asset tracking, and investor reporting needs 

Team Leadership 

  • Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. 
  • Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff. 

What We Look For 

  • Growth Mindset: You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. You’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the financial backbone of a growing renewable energy platform. 
  • Collaborative Spirit: You enjoy working cross-functionally with teams across FP&A, development, operations, and capital markets. You believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and open communication. 
  • Entrepreneurial Energy: You bring a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and are energized by building processes and teams from the ground up. 
  • Mission-Driven: You’re passionate about sustainability and energized by the opportunity to contribute to the clean energy transition. 
  • Leadership with Impact: You’re not just looking for a job—you’re looking to make a difference. You want to grow with a company that values your voice and empowers you to lead. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required. 
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles. 
  • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or real assets preferred. 
  • Prior experience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred. 
  • Deep understanding of tax equity structures, project finance, and asset-level accounting. 
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and/or analytics tools, such as powerBI.