Controller

Controller Position at NovaSource

NovaSource Power Services is the worlds #1-ranked solar operations and maintenance (O&M) provider and insight-driven total asset optimization partner for renewables asset owners ready to fuel smart growth. With over 20 years of operating experience and a presence on 5 continents, NovaSource has the global reach and strategic capabilities to achieve our clients renewables goals around the world.

NovaSources comprehensive approach to total asset optimization in addition to O&M services includes value engineering, performance analysis, strategic supply chain management, and advanced monitoring systems. The company operates in key global markets managing over 30GW of solar power plants. NovaSources expertise extends beyond solar and includes battery energy storage systems (BESS), offering a complete suite of services for the evolving renewable energy landscape.

The Controller role will report to the Vice President of Corporate Finance and oversee the accounting operations. This role will work with Finance and other business leaders to develop and implement robust processes for a fast-growing organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate the monthly closing process to meet corporate deadlines.
• Responsible for ERP (MSD 365 Business Central) environment to ensure efficient processes and timely data output; customize and support internal reporting needs, recommend, and implement processes improvements or enhancements.
• Ensure accurate revenue recognition and cost accruals.
• Ensure completion of all monthly account reconciliations
• Develop and maintain process documentation for all accounting processes.
• Work with other NSPS subsidiaries to facilitate and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with Billing & Contracts team to ensure costs are recorded accurately and billings to customers are complete.
• Coordinate sales & use and property tax reporting and ensure compliance and timely filing.
• Find and implement opportunities for process improvement in company tax procedures.
• Participate in and/or coordinate external audits.
• Recommend and implement accuracy and productivity improvements for the accounting team, in coordination with group goals and objectives.

Requirements

• BS degree in accounting and 3+ years Controller experience in an operational environment, CPA preferred.
• Strong ERP experience (MSD preferred); implementation experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in a global, multi-subsidiary organization.
• Hands-on approach with strong technical accounting skills
• Strong experience in inventory management and controls
• Demonstrated experience leading a team of financial professionals, including experience in performance appraisals, goal setting and KPI tracking.
• Experience in solar/renewable industry or other energy services is a plus; M&A experience also preferred.
• Strong business acumen and ability to drive operational improvements.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office applications.
• Proficiency in PowerBi and Datarails a plus.
• A successful candidate must have the drive and desire to work in a dynamic environment. They must be comfortable with a blank slate and have the drive to create and implement their vision for accounting operations.

All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best serve our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. NovaSource is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

It is NovaSources policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees. NovaSource disapproves of, and will not tolerate, unlawful discrimination against any applicant or employee because of race, color, national origin or ancestry, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, religion, disability, family care status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws.