Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Job Level: Director

Location: In-office (Orem, UT) or Remote

Shift: Full-time

Compensation: $150,000

About Sun Power: Sun Power's mission is to provide industry leading, innovative, end-to-end solar energy solutions with exceptional customer service. With over 30 years of experience in the US Residential Solar industry, we deliver an all-in-one solar solution that supports the transition to clean energy.

Sun Power continues to grow through the strategic asset and company acquisitions of leading solar companies. Some recent examples include acquiring strategic assets of the former Sun Power Corporation and Blue Raven Solar as well as the acquisition of Sunder Energy, Ambia Energy, and Cobalt Power. These transitions bring together the strengths, expertise, and shared commitment to making clean energy simpler and more accessible for everyone.

• Employee RSU Awards program
• Quarterly & Annual bonus program (based on performance)
• Competitive coverage for Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• PTO/DTO for full-time employees
• 10 paid holidays
• Fully stocked breakroom with snacks, drinks, breakfast, and company provided lunch once a week!
• Ping pong and Corn hole in office
• Canyon Park Perks:
  Access to a gym, pickleball & basketball courts, outside patio areas, food trucks, and more!

The Controller serves as a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities for Sun Power. This role drives the monthly and quarterly close processes, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and builds scalable accounting infrastructure to support rapid growth and acquisitions. The Controller partners cross-functionally with Treasury, FP&A, IT, and executive leadership to provide financial insights, strengthen internal controls, and develop a high-performing accounting team.

• Lead and standardize the monthly and quarterly close process across business units, targeting a 5-day close
• Drive completion and accuracy of month-end close activities
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Oversee monthly flux analysis, accrual methodologies, and journal entry review
• Prepare audit-ready financial statements and footnotes
• Implement automation initiatives to reduce manual processes

• Standardize consolidation and reporting processes
• Develop scalable internal controls in preparation for SOX compliance
• Establish and maintain a practical internal control and enterprise risk management framework
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and company specifications

• Provide analytical insights on cost of revenue, supply chain spending, pricing, and strategic initiatives
• Partner with IT to strengthen financial systems and controls
• Establish a reporting cadence highlighting key business drivers and actionable insights

• Collaborate with Treasury on policy development and banking practices
• Support cash flow forecasting and reporting
  
  Ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations
• Partner with shared services to optimize AP/AR processes and collections

• Oversee domestic tax compliance and regulatory requirements
• Manage external tax advisors to optimize tax positions

• Build and lead a high-performing accounting team
• Develop training programs and documentation
• Provide ongoing coaching, accountability, and performance feedback

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA, preferred, but not required, with experience from a Big 4 accounting firm or extensive corporate accounting experience.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 205, ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 842).
• Familiarity with Netsuite, Billing, Corporate card, Procurement, and Financial Close Tools
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with very little guidance

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Regular periods of sitting or standing may be required by this position. In addition, this position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.