Financial Controller

We are a vertically integrated renewable energy company engaged in project development, asset ownership and management, construction, and ongoing maintenance. We believe that by engaging in the full lifecycle of projects we can better serve our partners in the community. We harness the untapped potential of green infrastructure to help communities become more resilient, equitable and sustainable places to live. We are focused on creating a collaborative atmosphere, with a strong sense of pride in our work.

Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Controller with a strong background in financial management, accounting operations, and strategic planning—ideally within the construction, real estate development, or renewable energy sectors. These industries share key financial and operational characteristics with solar development, making relevant experience highly valuable.

The Controller will oversee the company’s day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger management, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting. This role also encompasses financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and the implementation of internal controls and accounting systems to support the company’s growth and mission.

The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of GAAP, job costing, project-based accounting, and compliance requirements relevant to the industry. They should be comfortable preparing and presenting financial statements and performance metrics to ownership and senior leadership and be adept at identifying financial risks and opportunities.

A commitment to sustainability and a collaborative mindset are essential, as the Controller plays a key role in aligning financial operations with Flywheel’s mission-driven goals. The ability to analyze complex financial data, draw actionable insights, and adapt to shifting project priorities is critical for success in this role. If you thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment and are passionate about using your financial expertise to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• General Office Responsibilities:
  • Work in a collaborative fashion with a passionate team and trusted partners
  • Represent the company’s collaborative and open nature with all stakeholders
  • Maintain business filings and license renewals
  • Manage general liability, property, builder’s risk, and other insurance requirements with insurance agent
  • Request, collect and manage subcontractor insurance certificates
  • Must be self-motivated and pro-active in offering process improvement ideas to company management

• Company accounting responsibilities:
  • Complete all aspects of general ledger, AR, AP, invoicing, account reconciliation, and cash flow management
  • Manage cash, capital expenditures and debt, keeping in mind cash needed for tax payments (provided by our external CPA)
  • Develop and implement financial operation strategies together with company ownership
  • Time tracking and payroll for both open jobs and using Certified Payroll forms
  • Maintain 1099 reports and complete year-end filings
  • Report on and analyze company financial data, reports, projections and metrics
  • Work with external CPA for reviewed financials and tax return preparation

• Project finance responsibilities:
  • Mange construction period WIP reports, to include weekly or biweekly job costing and budget forecasting reports for specific projects
  • Apply industry standard accounting methods to project cost tracking
  • Prepare draw requests including lien releases, AIA forms, and other formats
  • Track spending against subcontracts and consultant agreements and manage change orders
  • Manage closings for project loans
  • Manage Build America Buy America and Foreign Entities of Concern compliance
  • Maintain and implement accounting system inventory procedures

• Programmatic responsibilities:
  • Prepare contracts using templates
  • Create other project materials and documentation using templates
  • Assist with preparing bid packages
  • Track information about projects, such as roofing warranty information and procedures
  • Assist with project-specific data and materials for submission to government agencies as part of our contract requirements

Qualifications/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of construction or real estate development accounting experience preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including financial reporting and analysis and cash flow management
• Knowledge of human resources management practices and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Excellent grammar, business writing and English language skills
• Fluency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox, and CRM software
• Fluency with QuickBooks Enterprise Desktop Contractor Edition or other accounting software
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in finance or accounting
• CPA certification is a strong plus
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred

Company Benefits/Perks

• Flexible schedule
• Healthcare, dental, vision contributions
• Maternity and paternity leave
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 days paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Profit sharing