Remote Financial Services Controller

At ecoCFO, we use our financial and accounting expertise to support startups and nonprofits in climate and cleantech. By providing best-in-class accounting, operations, financial planning, and infrastructure services, we can make a meaningful impact on the mission of cleantech organizations. We're building a dedicated team of Controllers, CFOs, Accountants, and FP&A professionals who thrive in startup environments and are passionate about being part of the solution to climate change.

About the Role

As a Controller at ecoCFO, you lead one or more client accounts, owning the client relationship and managing their back-office accounting systems. You'll work with a staff accountant, collaborate with our FP&A and CFO teams, and support client executives. Your responsibilities include implementing and managing scalable, audit-ready accounting systems that align with each client's growth goals, as well as reviewing and signing off on financial statements. This is a remote role offering meaningful autonomy and impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage or perform daily accounting operations.
• Oversee general accounting and bookkeeping functions, including policy development and internal controls.
• Prepare company and/or project financial projections; analyze results against forecasts.
• Review, analyze, and report financial statements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for client leadership and boards.
• Establish and monitor KPIs to evaluate financial performance.
• Manage relationships with external partners (e.g., CPAs, attorneys, insurance brokers, benefits administrators).
• Lead external audits, including first-time audits, in collaboration with CPA firms.
• Oversee tax strategy, compliance, and annual tax preparation (with external partners).
• Implement software and systems to scale and improve financial operations.
• Develop and implement accounting policies aligned with relevant GAAP standards.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Controller or equivalent senior accounting role.
• 15+ years of GAAP accounting experience.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition standards (ASC 606).
• Understanding of R&D expense treatment for GAAP and tax, sales tax, and investment tax credits (ITC).
• Comfortable using cloud-based accounting tools like QBO, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, BILL, and various payroll platforms.
• CPA preferred (active or inactive).
• Experience in solar, manufacturing, or construction is a plus, but not required.
• Familiarity with federal and state regulatory compliance, including compliance with DOE, DOD, NSF, or SBIR grants, is a plus.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams and clients.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to simplify complex financial concepts for non-financial stakeholders.
• Effective multitasker with strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Discretion and commitment to confidentiality.
• Proven ability to set up and maintain accounting systems.
• Solid technical accounting knowledge grounded in GAAP.