Controller
About the role
The Controller is responsible for the full accounting operations of MYNT Systems and its related entities. This role owns the month-end close, financial reporting, job cost accounting, payroll oversight, and internal controls.
Core Responsibilities
Own the full month-end close cycle, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Produce monthly financial statements and management reports on a defined close calendar
Maintain dual reporting methodology: earned revenue basis for internal management reporting; billed basis for lender and bonding reporting
Prepare and maintain WIP schedules, over/under billing analysis, and job cost reports by project
Support year-end close and coordinate with external CPA firm for tax preparation and audit
Develop management reporting that goes beyond accuracy into actionable insight, including margin analysis by project, business unit performance, and trend identification
Develop and maintain financial KPIs for project performance, operational efficiency, and business unit profitability
Produce monthly Backlog Analysis and Progress Billing Summary reports, flagging variances and anomalies to CFO/COO
Own the monthly Earned Revenue Workbook, including pulling Job Summary Reports from Jonas, reconciling milestone vs. earned revenue basis, and ensuring monthly financial statements reflect ASC 606 revenue recognition
Job Cost & Construction Accounting
Maintain job cost accounting across all active projects using Jonas Premier (ERP)
Validate earned revenue monthly using Job Summary Reports (JSR) in accordance with ASC 606 percent-complete methodology
Partner with Project Management and field operations to ensure cost coding accuracy, change order tracking, time card accuracy, and budget vs. actual visibility
Identify and escalate job cost variances and margin erosion in a timely manner
Manage grant revenue recognition for clean energy incentives (CALeVIP, CEC, ITC) including supporting documentation and AJEs
Establish and maintain warranty reserve accounting policies, including determination of reserve amounts, timing of accrual, and release methodology; ensure reserves are properly reflected in job cost, WIP, and earned revenue calculations
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Payroll
Oversee AP, AR, and subcontractor payment processes; ensure compliance with conditional and unconditional lien waiver requirements
Oversee field payroll processing, prevailing wage compliance, and certified payroll submission in coordination with payroll provider (Bizhaven/Paylocity) and external compliance firm (PWC); review prevailing wage payroll batches before release and certified payroll submissions before DIR filing
Oversee payroll provider (Bizhaven) for payroll processing function, including bi-weekly payroll batches, time card approval workflow, prevailing wage payroll, and certified payroll
Review and approve payroll batches before release; serve as primary point of accountability for payroll accuracy
Oversee fringe benefit accounting and remittance tied to IBEW signatory obligations, including reconciliation against Jonas burden rates
Support ITC/PWA documentation package for placed-in-service projects, including running ratio reconciliation and records retention
Manage owner draws, intercompany transactions, and related-entity accounting across MYNT Systems, AMPS-EV I LLC, and real estate holding entity
Internal Controls & Compliance
Design, document, and enforce accounting policies and internal controls
Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation schedules (book depreciation managed in-house)
Support banking, bonding, lender, and insurance broker relationships, including preparation of financial packages and WIP certifications
Ensure compliance with California sales and use tax, contractor license requirements, and relevant employment tax obligations
Own records retention policy enforcement, including ITC/PWA-specific documentation requirements
Review vendor and subcontractor contracts for financial terms (payment, indemnity caps, LDs, retention) and coordinate subcontractor financial vetting
Develop and maintain written accounting policies and memos for non-routine matters (CIP, warranty accounting, cost capitalization, inter-company transfers)
Financial Systems Architecture & Process Design
Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting infrastructure
Identify reporting and accounting gaps; translate business questions into financial analyses and systems that provide decision-useful information to leadership
Build scalable accounting infrastructure that supports growth without proportional increases in manual effort or complexity
Evaluate accounting systems, tools, and workflows on a recurring basis—not just for accuracy, but for fitness as the company scales
Identify when processes need to be replaced rather than improved; develop and execute transition plans
Partner with COO/CFO on system selection, ERP configuration, and financial process design
Vendor & External Partner Oversight
Serve as primary point of accountability for finance-adjacent external vendors, including Biz Ops (Higherring), Prevailing Wage/Compliance firm (PWC), and payroll processing function at HR vendor (Bizhaven)
Review vendor deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with MYNT standards before any external submission or executive distribution
Manage recurring vendor scope, performance, and SLA compliance; surface scope or performance issues to CFO/COO
Oversee fleet cost management, including registration, insurance certificates, and personal-use imputation (in partnership with Construction Manager for operational day-to-day)
Oversee insurance policy management and annual renewal coordination across all non-HR policies
Oversee vendor and software license management, including procurement and renewal decisions within approved budget
Leadership & Team Development
Manage and develop accounting staff (currently 1-2 direct reports)
Build team capacity through documentation, cross-training, and clear process ownership
Partner with department leaders (PM, Sales, Field Operations) on financial visibility, project profitability, and operational decision-making
Operate as accountable owner (A) for accounting deliverables produced by the Finance Manager (R), including review, approval, and quality control before any external distribution or executive reporting
Hold recurring weekly meetings with the Finance Manager for accounting review, guidance, and ongoing development
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role
Construction industry accounting experience, including job costing, WIP reporting, and percent-complete revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Strong knowledge of GAAP and construction accounting principles
Experience with a construction ERP (Jonas Premier, Sage 300 CRE, Foundation, Viewpoint, or equivalent)
Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve—or replace—accounting systems and processes
Proficiency in Excel, including reconciliation and reporting model development
Familiarity with California prevailing wage and certified payroll requirements
Experience managing or overseeing external service providers, including accountability for vendor deliverable quality and scope
Experience overseeing payroll processing in a multi-jurisdiction or prevailing wage environment
Experience with IBEW or other union payroll and benefit fund reporting
Familiarity with solar, electrical contracting, or renewable energy EPC contractors
Experience supporting bonding and lender financial reporting