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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.
$151,587 / year median in Texas
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial management of a growing company in Houston, Texas. This position will guide accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support complex project and transaction activity tied to tax equity investments. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of clean energy finance, strong technical accounting capabilities, and the leadership skills to build disciplined financial processes across multiple entities.
Responsibilities:
- Direct accounting oversight for renewable energy entities, including structures such as partnership flips, sale-leasebacks, and inverted lease arrangements.
- Manage project and investor capital activity by maintaining book and tax capital tracking, monitoring basis positions, and evaluating allocation outcomes across partnership structures.
- Oversee compliance related to clean energy tax credit programs, including the administration of investment and production credits and applicable transfer provisions.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle and prepare accurate financial statements for a multi-entity portfolio in accordance with
U.S. GAAP.
- Coordinate external audits and work closely with tax advisors to support timely investor reporting, K-1 delivery, and tax filing requirements.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal control practices that promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency across accounting operations.
- Track project-level cash activity, debt obligations, and distribution thresholds to support sound treasury oversight and financial decision-making.
- Administer capital funding activities, including equity requests, investor draws, and loan conversion processes with financing partners and lenders. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant exposure to renewable energy projects and tax equity partnership structures.
- Strong background in technical accounting and financial reporting for multi-entity organizations under
U.S. GAAP.
- Demonstrated knowledge of consolidation guidance, equity method accounting, and clean energy tax frameworks.
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with detailed financial models and complex data sets.
- Experience using enterprise accounting platforms such as NetSuite, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Active CPA license preferred.
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, coordinate with external stakeholders, and lead accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.