Controller

Description Who We Are Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets. We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition. About The Role The Financial Controller will support the accounting function of a global investment company and oversee aspects of tax, accounting, and audit for its operating entities. Reporting to VP of Finance, this role will be hands-on in all operational aspects of the business. This is a hybrid role working out of our Chicago office. Key Responsibilities: Accounting Preparation and completion of monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring on-time delivery of financial reporting for NovaConsolidating Nova’s results, including the delivery of monthly and quarterly management accounts to senior managementLease Accounting under ASC 842, managing and overseeing all workflowsCompletion and management of Nova’s debt schedules, financing costs, and interest calculationsManage a combination of outsourced providers and internal accounting stakeholdersCompletion of capital accounts and review of cost allocations for various entities.Accurate reporting of development and capital expenditureTreasury and management of Bank accounts, checks, and other sources of fundsManagement and coordination of monthly accounts payable payment cycleCoordinate with FP&A on cash requirements for Nova and other global business entities, as requiredProcess improvements in the streamlining and design of finance processes and further enhancing financial reporting capabilities Controls & Third-Party Oversight Design, document, and maintain the internal control framework over outsourced accounting activity — segregation of duties, delegated approval limits, and a documented journal review and sign-off hierarchyOperate a risk-based journal review protocol, with full review of manual and non-routine entries (balancing entries, reclasses, accruals, intercompany) and retained evidence of reviewMaintain a clear RACI across outsourced providers and internal teams for every close activity, keeping it current as responsibilities changeOwn service-provider SLAs covering the close timetable, deliverable due dates and query turnaround, and manage escalation and remediation where they are missedDefine and report a monthly provider KPI scorecard — on-time close, first-time-right / rework rate, reconciling items cleared and aged open items — and run periodic service reviews against it Reconciliation & Financial Statement Integrity Own the month-end balance sheet reconciliation process across all entities and currencies, ensuring every material account is reconciled to source, reviewed, and signed off to a defined timetableGovern ASC 842 lease reconciliations so each schedule ties to the general ledger every month, resolving differences and reducing reliance on ad-hoc balancing entriesOwn intercompany reconciliation, elimination and multi-currency translation tie-outs across the US and international entitiesTrack reconciliation KPIs (accounts reconciled on time, aged and unreconciled items, recurring differences) and drive resolution of root causes, not just clearing Innovation & Continuous Improvement Continuously challenge and redesign close and lease processes to reduce manual effort, cycle time and key-person dependencyIdentify and implement automation and system improvements, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and standardizing templates and reconciliationsApply data and AI tools to monitor accounting activity, detect anomalies and enhance management reportingSet measurable efficiency targets each period and track realized improvements Audit Act as a liaison with external auditorsPrepare required audit deliverables, ensuring all audit requests are delivered in a timely manner Tax Monitor tax compliance at state and local levels, including property tax assessmentsAssist with any other tax documentationWork with the development and legal teams to ensure compliance with all tax laws and regulations About You You have a genuine interest and proven track record in accounting, process design, and tax. You have broad experience supporting multiple finance functions of a Renewables Developer, Utility, or family office/ private equity firm with Real Estate or Infrastructure assets. CPA required with a minimum of 5 years' experienceStrong working knowledge of US GAAP with experience in consolidation accountingExperience in compilation of multi-entity tax returns and tax documentation, K-1’s, 1099 and knowledge of flow-through entities preferred.Strong understanding of capital accounts and cost allocationsExperience in renewable energy preferredExcellent technical/analytical and interpersonal skills with high attention to detailCommercially minded, demonstrating an ability to interpret financial informationAbility to work on own initiative, taking work to completion with minimal support.Proven experience managing, reviewing and holding to account outsourced or offshore accounting teams, including SLA and KPI governanceStrong internal controls mindset, with experience designing and operating month-end reconciliation and review frameworksTrack record of process improvement and automation, using data and AI tools to drive efficiencyExcellent organizational skillsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel and AI knowledge A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don’t match these qualifications 100%. The salary range for this role is $150,000 -$170,000 plus a competitive bonus. This range is an estimate, and the offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. Benefits Generous PTO PolicyComprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accountsPaid parental leave for all new parentsEligibility to enroll in 401k plan with discretionary company matchGenerous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies Nova Clean Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to [email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.