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This is a high-impact role for a experienced professional who brings both strong technical depth and the maturity to help guide an immature team, establish structure, and build out the financial toolbox needed for long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a heart of a teacher and be comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the accounting and financial oversight for renewable energy construction projects, with a focus on solar plant construction and operationsManage project costing and oversee budget-to-actual analysis across active construction projectsAdminister and review the construction draw process, including coordination with project teams, lenders, and external stakeholdersSupport and improve the overall accounting processes related to construction projects and renewable energy operationsPartner with leadership in a Controller / CFO capacity, helping drive financial decisions and operational disciplineWork closely with lenders and financing partners on construction draws, reporting, and compliance requirementsDevelop, refine, and implement financial tools, controls, and processes to support a growing organizationProvide leadership and mentorship to team members by helping build capabilities, structure, and best practicesServe as a key decisionmaker related to project financials, construction accounting, and reporting
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Robert Half
Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$150,721 / year median in North Carolina
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Controller (Project Costing / Construction)Location:
Western North CarolinaSchedule:
Long-Term ContractWork Arrangement:
Onsite preferred; hybrid considered for the right candidatePosition OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Controller for a long-term contract opportunity in the heart of Western North Carolina. This role requires a hands-on financial leader who can hit the ground running in the renewable energy construction space, with particular expertise supporting the building, construction, and operation of solar plants.This is a high-impact role for a experienced professional who brings both strong technical depth and the maturity to help guide an immature team, establish structure, and build out the financial toolbox needed for long-term success. The ideal candidate will have a heart of a teacher and be comfortable operating at both a strategic and tactical level.
Key ResponsibilitiesLead the accounting and financial oversight for renewable energy construction projects, with a focus on solar plant construction and operationsManage project costing and oversee budget-to-actual analysis across active construction projectsAdminister and review the construction draw process, including coordination with project teams, lenders, and external stakeholdersSupport and improve the overall accounting processes related to construction projects and renewable energy operationsPartner with leadership in a Controller / CFO capacity, helping drive financial decisions and operational disciplineWork closely with lenders and financing partners on construction draws, reporting, and compliance requirementsDevelop, refine, and implement financial tools, controls, and processes to support a growing organizationProvide leadership and mentorship to team members by helping build capabilities, structure, and best practicesServe as a key decisionmaker related to project financials, construction accounting, and reporting