Senior Controller

Job Description

Job Description

About Us

Solar Landscape is the nation’s leading distributed energy infrastructure company, transforming commercial real estate into a source of new power by deploying solar and storage at scale. Partnering with more than 170+ commercial real estate owners, the company develops, builds, owns, and operates distributed energy projects that deliver new capacity to the grid in as little as 12 months while generating long-term income for commercial and industrial property owners. 

Proven by our performance, backed by institutional capital, and trusted by the biggest names in commercial real estate, we’re building the future of energy, and it shows:

• Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. in 2025
• Named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies
• Ranked the #1 commercial rooftop solar developer by Solar Power World in both 2025 and 2026 

That doesn’t happen without a team of smart, driven, and down-to-earth people who are serious about doing excellent work—and fun to work with. At Solar Landscape, you’ll be challenged, trusted with responsibility, and surrounded by people who thrive in our fast-paced environment. Career growth here isn’t limited by title or a rigid path: people who take ownership and deliver are given opportunities to stretch, lead, and make an impact. Along the way, you’ll be supported by great benefits, professional development, and a culture that values authenticity, collaboration, and accountability. 

Across our headquarters in Asbury Park, New Jersey and our offices in New York City, Chicago, and Baltimore, Solar Landscape employees are building something that matters, deploying critical energy infrastructure that creates long-term value for communities, property owners, and the grid. Come join us. 

About The Role

We are searching for a hands-on accounting leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial close and reporting processes. This role plays a critical part in a multi-entity environment, supporting consolidations, intercompany activity, and project-based accounting while driving consistency and discipline across the close.

The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically within a fast-paced, evolving organization.

• Play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and complex adjustments
• Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and resolution of discrepancies
• Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Support multi-entity close activities, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure proper application of accounting policies (GAAP)
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support audit preparation and coordinate documentation for external auditors
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting processes
• Identify and drive improvements in close efficiency, documentation, and systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 9+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger ownership
• Experience supporting external audits, with the ability to meet increased documentation and reporting requirements
• Experience in multi-entity environments, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Experience supporting project-based accounting, including percentage of completion revenue recognition, CIP cost tracking, and project-level margin analysis
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
• Exposure to AI and automation tools, with the ability to apply technology to streamline accounting processes and reporting

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Ability to operate both hands-on and at a higher level within the close process
• Process-driven with a focus on improving efficiency and consistency
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive-based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

• Training / Professional development opportunities
• 401(k) with 4% company match
• Summer Fridays
• Flexible remote/hybrid work options
• Paid parental leave
• Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
• Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

ADA Accommodation Statement

Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.