Financial Controller

About Us
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Lightstar, an affiliate of Eagle Creek Renewable Energy LLC, is a leading solar energy developer that develops and sells solar assets across the US and is committed to sustainable and renewable energy solutions, is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our accounting department. As part of our growing company, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the success of renewable energy projects and make a positive impact on the environment.

This position is classified as remote with hybrid/in office work available given the candidate resides within a commutable distance to one of Eagle Creek's corporate offices.

• Own the preparation and delivery of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee all accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations
• Manage the chart of accounts and ensure it accurately reflects the company's project-based business model, including proper allocation of development costs by project
• Oversee capitalization policies for development costs and ensure appropriate treatment of costs incurred pre- and post-LNTP across the project portfolio
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors to support annual audits and tax filings, including any partnership or pass-through reporting related to tax equity structures
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial reporting and tax obligations, including those arising under the Inflation Reduction Act with respect to transferable tax credits

• Maintain detailed project-level financial tracking from inception through LNTP and sale, including all development costs such as interconnection deposits, land control payments, permitting fees, and soft costs
• Manage the financial close process for project sales, coordinating with legal counsel, buyers, and counter parties to ensure accurate and timely settlement and revenue recognition

• Lead the annual budgeting process for corporate expenses and overhead, working closely with the teams across the organization to build a bottom‑up budget tied to the project pipeline
• Prepare rolling cash flow forecasts that reflect the timing of development expenditures, interconnection deposits, expected LNTP sale proceeds, and tax credit transfer receipts
• Monitor actual versus budgeted development spend by project and flag variances to senior management promptly

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust internal controls framework appropriate to the size and risk profile of the business
• Establish and enforce accounting policies and procedures, with particular attention to revenue recognition on project sales, cost capitalization, and intercompany transactions
• Maintain organized and audit‑ready financial records for all active, sold, and archived projects
• Support due diligence processes for project buyers, lenders, and investors by preparing and organizing financial data rooms

• Build and manage the finance and accounting team as the company scales, including hiring, training, and performance management of accounting staff
• Serve as the primary financial liaison to the development, legal, origination, and asset management teams, translating project activity into financial impacts on a real‑time basis
• Support board‑level financial presentations as required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline is a plus

• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior financial role
• Direct experience in renewable energy development, with community solar experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated understanding of the development lifecycle from site control through LNTP and project…