Construction-Experienced Controller

Construction-Experienced Controller

Passionate About the intersection of construction & Renewable Energy? Then we're looking for you!

For over ten years, California Solar Integrators, Inc. (Cal Solar Inc) has served the new construction multi-

family, and commercial industry as the go-to design/build solar company for developers and general

contractors. The CA Building code now mandates solar on ALL new construction projects in California,

which further emboldens our goal to be the go-to design/build partner to our clients. Our experienced

sales and estimating teams, engineers, and installers, combined with our post-installation system support,

provide complete turn-key solutions for projects. Service streams include Solar Photovoltaic, Solar Hot

Water, EV Chargers, and Energy Storage.

Working at California Solar Integrators provides an opportunity to be a part of a collaborative group of

professionals providing clean energy. We're constantly innovating to make a difference for our customers,

employees, and planet.

As Controller, you will be a key member of management directing the company's daily financial operations

and supporting strategic initiatives.

Summary/Objective:

As a member of senior management, the Controller is responsible for all financial aspects of Cal Solar Inc.

operations, including audit oversight, banking relationship, accounts payable, accounts receivable,

payroll, monthly financial statements, and cash flows.

Essential Functions:

- Create, establish, revise, adapt and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for all

accounting functions

- Prepare all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to

shareholders, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies

- Ensure that accounting and financial policies and practices comply with GAAP and other governing

organizations

- Develop and maintain the company's quarterly and annual financial budget

- Maintain the Company's Work in Progress (WIP) report

- Prepare forecasting and other financial reporting for upper management

- Develop and maintain a system of internal controls

- Determine accountabilities;
communicate and enforcevalues, policies, and procedures

- Reconcile accounts, including AP/AR, balance sheet, income, and bank statements

- Maintain timely and accurate account reconciliations

- Prepare monthly WIP reports and assist 3rd party administrators with preparing monthly and

year‐end financial statements

- Assist 3rd party CPA with tax preparation

- Daily cash management, including forecasting

- Oversee accounts payable, including payments and lien releases

- Oversee project contract administration and billings

- Assist 3rd party administrator with the application of sales tax regulations for preparation of

quarterly sales tax returns

- Oversee the labor compliance department

- Oversee the payroll department

- Oversee preparation and filing of quarterly and annual payroll reporting

- Oversee all subcontractor contract administration, including certified payroll

- Develop, manage and train accounting personnel as required

- Responsible for accounting software maintenance and setup

- Coordinate work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the

company's financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed-upon

recommendations related to areas of responsibility resulting from the audit findings

- Develop and maintain budgeting and forecasting reports, policies, and procedures

- Develop and report ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as required by managers

- Provide real-time accounting, reporting, and analysis, including maintaining and improving

accounting and reporting systems

- Review journal entries and account reconciliations monthly. Record journal entries

- Support internal and external audits, including the entity's integrated audit and project-level

audits, when required

- Identify areas of inefficiency in our strategy to reduce costs across the business.

- Manage project costing and tracking for internal and external customers

- Manage invoicing for ongoing services provided and revenue recognition

- Assist with migration and integration of financial systems platforms and applications

REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance required. MBA highly desired. CPA preferred

- 10+ years of accounting experience required. Preferred experience a combination of public

accounting and private industry experience, startup environment a plus

- Prior experience in related industries (Construction, EPC, Energy) and/or emerging companies is

highly preferred.

- Experience with accounting issues related to multiple legal entities, consolidations, intercompany

transactions

- Advanced level Excel skills required.

- Comfort and ability to work autonomously or with minimal guidance

- Ability to be adaptable to change with a positive and energetic attitude

- Solid organizational skills with the ability to prioritize

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail

- Able to interact with and motivate a diverse group.

- Ability to handle multiple projects and manage multiple deadlines effectively

- Research and apply GAAP

- Knowledge of Sage Intacct software is highly preferred.

Experience:

- Construction Controller: 5 years (Required)

- Percentage of Completion: 3 years (Required)

- Controller for a Contractor with $30MM+ in Revenue: 3 years (Required)

- Works in Progress reporting: 3 years (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- Dental Insurance

- Health Insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

- Hybrid

Ability to commute/relocate:

- San Diego, CA 92123

Compensation:

Base Salary DPE

Annual Bonus

Profit-Sharing

Cal Solar Inc is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) committed to a culture based on respect and

performance.