Warwick
The Controller plays a key leadership role in overseeing day-to-day financial operations of a dynamic, multi-entity renewable energy and construction organization. This position ensures accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective management of project and corporate accounting functions. The ideal candidate has experience in project/job cost accounting, multi-entity structures, and construction compliance (lien waivers, certified payroll). This role supervises a small team and works closely with project managers, operations, legal, and executive leadership to support financial transparency, compliance, and company growth. • General Ledger Oversight Supervise close processes, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting., • Treasury & Cash Management Direct cash forecasting, intercompany funding, and banking for 65+ entities., • Project & Job Cost Accounting Manage job setup, budgets, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and margins., • Construction Draws Oversee billings, draws, retainage, and compliance., • Accounts Payable Supervise AP cycle including vendor onboarding, invoice workflows, and compliance., • Financial Reporting Prepare internal/external statements and consolidated reports., • Intercompany Management Ensure reconciliations, allocations, and eliminations across entities., • SOPs & Controls Own accounting SOPs; implement efficiencies and best practices., • Tax Compliance Coordinate sales/use tax filings, returns, and multi-state compliance., • Audit Support Manage audit requests and schedules., • Team Leadership Provide training, feedback, and performance development. General Accounting & Oversight • Lead month- and year-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations., • Ensure GL integration with job cost data and proper classification of costs., • Manage intercompany transactions and maintain GAAP compliance., • Support financial and management reporting. Project & Job Cost Accounting • Oversee project setup, budgets, cost codes, and billing terms., • Track labor, materials, subcontractors, equipment, and overhead., • Approve WIP schedules and margin analysis; monitor change orders and forecasts., • Provide job-level reporting and audit-ready documentation. Construction Draws & Billing • Oversee preparation/approval of draws and progress billings., • Ensure accuracy of pay apps, lien waivers, insurance, and compliance., • Manage deadlines with lenders and customers. Accounts Payable Oversight • Manage vendor onboarding, invoice coding, lien waivers, retainage, and 1099s., • Manage weekly payment runs and ensure AP accuracy and controls., • Improve workflows and compliance tracking. Financial Reporting • Prepare timely reports for 65+ entities (P&L, cash flow, balance sheet)., • Prepare consolidations, eliminations, and external reporting., • Collaborate with CFO/Controller on leadership and investor reporting. Tax Compliance • File sales/use taxes; support corporate/partnership returns., • Maintain compliance with multi-state requirements. Entity & Intercompany Management • Manage daily accounting for 65+ entities., • Oversee intercompany billing, reconciliations, and eliminations., • Prepare consolidated reporting and audits., • Onboard new entities and ensure accurate setup. Treasury Management • Direct cash utilization and intercompany funding., • Manage banking and debt covenant compliance. SOPs & Process Improvement • Own and update SOPs across accounting functions., • Lead reviews, training, and system enhancements. Team Leadership • Supervise five (5) direct reports., • Manage staffing, performance, and professional development. Communication Partners • Shareholders, senior leadership, auditors, banks, consultants, tax advisors Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; 7+ years related experience., • Experience in construction, real estate, or renewable energy strongly preferred., • Knowledge of GAAP, multi-entity accounting, job cost, cash management, and compliance. Key Competencies • Attention to detail, delegation, flexibility, teamwork, and strong work ethic., • Excellent communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills., • Ability to manage competing priorities and drive process improvements., • Systems savvy (QuickBooks, Spectrum, MS Office, ERP/project tools)., • Strong analytical skills, organizational alignment, and staff development.