Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

InCharge Energy is seeking a highly skilled Financial Controller to oversee key accounting and financial operations as the company grows. This role will support financial reporting, inventory accounting, compliance, and internal controls while helping strengthen financial processes and reporting infrastructure. The Financial Controller will maintain accurate financial records, ensure regulatory compliance, and support day-to-day operational accounting functions. This role will partner with the Director of Accounting and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support the financial health and scalability of the company.

It will also support financial planning and analysis activities as needed by providing reporting insights and operational financial support.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee core operational accounting functions including purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, month-end close, lease accounting, project costing, and revenue recognition
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain strong financial controls and accounting procedures across operational accounting activities
• Partner with operational leaders to ensure project costing, inventory management, and revenue recognition processes are accurate and aligned with company policies

• Oversee accounting processes related to inventory and cost accounting
• Manage inventory valuation methodologies and maintain appropriate obsolescence reserves
• Supervise quarterly and annual inventory counts and ensure proper reconciliation
• Monitor inventory-related financial controls and reporting accuracy

• Ensure compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements across all relevant jurisdictions
• Oversee filings related to property taxes, business registrations, sales tax, and GST
• Support internal and external audits, including responding to inquiries and tracking resolution of findings
• Coordinate the annual audit process and support preparation of multi-state tax filings
• Identify risks and opportunities related to financial reporting and recommend process improvements

• Improve financial processes, reporting structures, and accounting workflows as the company scales
• Support system improvements and financial infrastructure development

• Train, mentor, and develop accounting staff to strengthen technical accounting capabilities and operational excellence
• Provide guidance on accounting policies, financial processes, and internal control procedures
• Build and maintain reporting structures that support both US GAAP financials and executive leadership reporting
• Analyze financial results to identify trends, variances, and operational opportunities

Include but are not limited to the following: working in an office environment, sitting for extended periods, using computers and other office equipment, occasionally lifting and moving files and documents, attending meetings, and working under tight deadlines.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) or related field preferred
• CPA license required
• Additional certifications such as CMA, CIA, or CA are a plus
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Deep understanding of US GAAP accounting standards
• 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience leading inventory accounting, cost accounting, or financial reporting functions
• Experience working with regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience coordinating with…