Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Heelstone Renewable Energy is a utility-scale solar, wind, and storage developer headquartered in Durham, NC, with expertise in developing, originating, financing, constructing, and operating solar photovoltaic, wind, and storage projects. Heelstone’s strategy includes greenfield development, co-development, and acquisitions of later-stage projects. Heelstone has developed and achieved commercial operation on over 80 solar projects with an aggregate generating capacity of approximately 1.2 GW.

Heelstone has partnered with Qualitas Energy to fund its development platform as it continues to grow into a world-class Independent Power Producer. For more information, visit

The Controller will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of the company. This position leads the accounting and FP&A functions and is responsible for all company accounting practices across Heelstone and its affiliated project entities, including the monthly close, consolidated financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, liquidity management, tax, and audit. The Controller partners closely with executive leadership to deliver timely, accurate financial information that supports strategic decision-making.

This is a full-time position located in Durham, North Carolina.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and FP&A team, set priorities, delegate work, and conduct performance reviews.
• Own the month-, quarter-, and year-end close process across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare and review financial statements and accounting reports for internal use, audit, tax, banking, lender, and investor requirements.
• Work closely with executive leadership to prepare the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and liquidity and cash flow files, and present results, key variances, and recommendations.
• Oversee the FP&A function, including budget-to-actual variance analysis, financial modeling, and KPI reporting at the company, portfolio, and project levels.
• Manage cash and liquidity, including cash forecasting and treasury activities, and monitor debt covenant compliance and lender and tax equity reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Manage the annual audit process and serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Responsible for tax payments and filings; coordinate with outside tax advisors on federal, state, and local returns, including partnership returns.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting and reporting, and State and Federal rules and laws, and support any internal department requiring additional knowledge of the accounting department's function.
• Establish, maintain, and document internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Oversee accounting for project development and construction costs, capitalization, fixed assets, and depreciation.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and reporting tools, including the ERP system.
• Prepare and review materials and presentations for executive leaders and the Board.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting and analysis under tight deadlines.
• Provide backup coverage for accounting and payroll functions as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Highly proficient in MS Office, including Word, Excel (advanced modeling), and Power Point
• Experience with Sage Intacct, Stampli, and Flo Qast is a plus
• Exceptional analytical capabilities and attention to detail
• Self-starter who operates well in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
• Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership of projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
• Ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects, prioritize efforts and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain financial results to non-financial audiences
• Strong organization and management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. CPA strongly preferred;
  Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role; renewable energy experience preferred.
• Experience managing the accounting for multiple legal entities, including intercompany…