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Controller - Financial Leader with a Hands-On Approach

Earthlight Technologies · Ellington, CT · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinance$105k–$130k/yrFull-time

Position Overview

Create your legacy as Controller in an established, growing family business that actively supports continuous improvement and innovation. You will work closely with a technology-savvy and highly respected Executive Management team, gaining direct exposure to experienced leadership.

Job Type

Controller, Senior Financial Analyst

Work Hours

Full time

Annual Compensation

$105,000.00 - $130,000.00

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K Matching
  • Life Insurance

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; Master’s Degree a plus or in lieu of experience
  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting program
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, or bookkeeping within a Construction environment or Small Midsized Business, a plus

Qualifications

  • Independence to lead, solve problems, and drive solutions within defined processes and strong compliance standards
  • Efficiency, attention to detail, and a disciplined, risk-aware approach that ensures quality control and financial integrity
  • Ability to shift gears when priorities change, remain solution-oriented under pressure, and bring order and clarity to complex financial environments
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced accounting environment and pivoting quickly when priorities shift, while maintaining structure, stability, and clear direction

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Variance Explanations
  • Actionable Recommendations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

Benefits

  • Stability
  • Accountability
  • Structured Processes
  • Opportunity to Develop Systems Supporting Expansion and Long-Term Success

About the Role

Enjoy hands-on leadership at the center of the organization’s financial operations, responsible for ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insight across all accounting activities. This role oversees the day-to-day accounting function and leads the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring financial statements are completed accurately and on schedule. A key focus is maintaining and strengthening internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and insight across all accounting activities
  • Oversee the day-to-day accounting function
  • Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting
  • Provide clear financial analysis, variance explanations, and actionable recommendations that support informed, data-driven decision-making for Earthlight Technologies

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance; Master’s Degree a plus or in lieu of experience
  • Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting program
  • 2+ years of accounting experience, or bookkeeping within a Construction environment or Small Midsized Business, a plus

Skills

  • Financial Analysis
  • Variance Explanations
  • Actionable Recommendations
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making

Benefits

  • Stability
  • Accountability
  • Structured Processes
  • Opportunity to Develop Systems Supporting Expansion and Long-Term Success

Schedule

Full time

Pay

$105,000.00 - $130,000.00

Earthlight Technologies

Earthlight Technologies is a family owned and operated business with headquarters in Ellington, CT and offices in Massachusetts and Oregon. We specialize in solutions for residential solar, commercial solar, EV charging Stations, and commercial energy efficiency. Our mission is to make the process easy and seamless. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and given equal opportunities for employment and advancement.

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