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Salary: USD 150,000 - 180,000 / annual
Terabase Energy is developing an interconnected software and construction automation platform for large-scale solar projects. The company works with project developers, owners, and engineering & construction firms globally to support design, optimization, and construction of solar installations.
As Assistant Controller, you will oversee the company's full accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability across all financial processes. You will manage the accounting team, strengthen financial controls, and optimize systems to support a high-growth, global business. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking accounting leader with experience in cost/manufacturing accounting, audits, consolidated financial reporting, and multi-jurisdictional environments.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Leadership & Operations: Lead day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial close processes across multiple entities and international jurisdictions. Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and company-wide adherence to US GAAP and internal policies. Prepare, review, and deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements. Assist in annual budgets, forecasts, and management reporting; monitor actuals versus budget and investigate variances.
Cost & Manufacturing Accounting: Oversee all cost accounting processes, including standard cost development, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances. Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Engineering, and Finance on BOM reviews and production margin analysis. Partner with Cost Accountant and Operations to provide financial insight into cost drivers, efficiency initiatives, and product-level profitability.
Financial Controls, Audit & Compliance: Strengthen internal control frameworks and ensure consistent compliance across business units and international entities. Lead preparation for external audits, act as key liaison with auditors, and implement recommendations. Work with contractors to support tax and regulatory filings in multiple jurisdictions. Support Sales and external specialists on contract sales tax considerations, reporting, filing, and remittance.
Systems, Processes & Automation: Oversee accounting system data integrity. Be the SME/primary owner of NetSuite, supporting third-party implementation consultants and internal resources on configuration, workflows, and optimization. Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and implement scalable, technology-enabled solutions, leveraging AI where possible. Champion process improvement initiatives that enhance accuracy, visibility, and operational efficiency.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering accountability, professional growth, and continuous improvement. Partner with FP&A, Operations, Engineering, and Commercial teams to ensure financial clarity and seamless flow of financial data. Support strategic initiatives, including global expansion, system enhancements, headcount management, and future M&A integration.
Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Active or inactive CPA credential
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in cost or manufacturing accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, consolidated financial reporting, and multi-entity accounting
- Experience operating in international or multi-jurisdictional environments
- Prior experience with NetSuite
- Previous audit experience (public accounting or internal audit function)
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing accounting teams
Preferred:
- Experience in solar, renewable energy, manufacturing, hardware, or high-growth scale-up environments
- Background managing financial complexity associated with multi-entity structures, intercompany transactions, or global expansion
- Strong systems orientation, with experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and automation tools
