Acre is thrilled to support a leading energy company in their search for a Controller. This is a highly unique position in an industry with growing demand and constant innovation.
We are seeking a tenured financial leader and experienced controller for a key infrastructure company in the New York – Baltimore Area. If you have a CPA (required), 10+ years of accounting and finance experience, and a deep understanding of tax equity structures, project finance, and asset-level accounting, this role may be for you! Experience in a Private Equity-backed company is a huge plus, as well as an understanding of real assets and energy.
In this role you will
- Lead the full-cycle accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
- Manage complex close processes:
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- 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 modelling 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.
- 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
This is a complex role in a fast-paced, ambitious company. If you love the complexity of accounting, working with smart people, collaborating widely, and are passionate about using your skills to truly build an organization, please apply!
