Latham
Job DescriptionSalary: $165,000 - $185,000 Controller About Relevate Power Relevate Power is on a mission to become the most trusted 24/7 renewable energy provider in rural and suburban America. We develop, acquire, and operate hydropower, solar, and energy storage projectsdelivering clean, reliable energy to local organizations while prioritizing environmental health. Our culture is built around a commitment to excellence, people development, and responsible asset management. We live by our values: growing people through our company, keeping our word, maintaining safe spaces, making data-driven decisions, embracing innovation, and achieving meaningful results. Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and uplifting the communities we serve. Position Overview The Controller will serve as a senior financial leader and strategic partner to the CFO and executive team. This individual will design, implement, and oversee the accounting, reporting, treasury, and control infrastructurerequiredto support agrowing,multi-entity renewable energy platform. This role requires a disciplined operator who can both execute at a high technical level and build scalable systems, processes, and teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based accounting, structured finance environments, and high-growth companies executing acquisitions and integrations. Core Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership • Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing insight on financial reporting, internal controls, liquidity management, and enterprise risk., • Strengthen and scale accounting processes, systems, and controls to support portfolio growth and the successful integration of acquisitions., • Ownconsolidatedfinancial reporting in compliance with GAAP across corporate and project-level entities., • Lead weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy, discipline, and timeliness., • Deliver high-quality financial statements, board materials, and investor reporting packages., • Oversee corporate and project-level cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term forecasting., • Ensure disciplined execution of project financing structures, capital calls, and investor distributions., • Lead annual audit processes and manage external auditor relationships., • Maintain audit-ready documentation and institutional-grade internal controls., • Direct accounting operations for project companies, SPVs, and LLC structures., • Support complex capital stacks, debt compliance, anddistributionwaterfalls., • Lead ERP (NetSuite) and general ledger system migrations and integrations., • Foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement., • Next level development of a finance function capable of supporting institutional capital and long-term expansion. Required Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required, and, • 7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, and, • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity-backed platforms, or project finance environmentsstronglypreferred. Preferred Experience: • Demonstrated success building or scaling accounting functions in high-growth organizations., • Deepexpertisein GAAP reporting, internal controls, treasury management, and audit leadership., • Experience managing multi-entity structures, SPVs, and investor reporting., • Advanced financial modeling and Excelproficiency; strong executive communication skills. The successful candidate will be: • A strategic builder who thrives in growth environments, • Highly analytical with exceptional financial discipline, • Comfortable operating in complex, capital-intensive structures, • A clear communicator capable of translating technical detail into executive insight, • Motivated by the opportunity to build enduring infrastructure that supports clean energy expansion Benefits • Comprehensive benefits package including:, • Health insurance - 100% employer paid for eligible single plans, • 3 weeks paid time off (PTO)/year, • 8 Holidays, • 401(k) plan with up to 6% employer match, • Bonus and/or equity opportunities, • Professional development support and career advancement opportunities Join Relevate Power and help lead the way in transforming Americas renewable energy landscapeone community at a time! Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer without restriction.