Hybrid Controller

at HASI

• Job title: Controller
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $180,000 - $240,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Annapolis, United States

About the role

• Controller at HASI managing accounting operations for sustainable investments. Leading month-end close, internal controls, and financial reporting for diverse portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process in accordance with public company deadlines, with responsibility for the overall completeness and accuracy of the general ledger for multiple entities
• Manage and develop the accounting operations team responsible for investment accounting, which includes maintenance of cash flow and amortization schedules, journal entries, variance analysis and month-end reconciliations
• General ledger, accounts payable, and equity administration
• Accounting for debt instruments such as term loans, commercial paper, and revolving credit facilities
• Collaborating with Investments, Portfolio Management, and other cross-functional teams to obtain updated models, asset-level performance data, and other relevant inputs to support financial reporting, including fair value and credit loss analyses
• Support financial reporting team with preparation of periodic SEC filings (Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, proxy statement) and other external reporting requirements
• Partner closely with the technical accounting team on unique transactions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Serve as a key partner to FP&A team and tax team to ensure forecasting models reflect accurate financial data and current business activity
• Analyze financial performance and provide insights to senior leadership
• Align accounting operations with strategic initiatives and evolving business needs
• Design, implement and maintain effective internal controls to drive continuous improvement in policies and procedures and ensure our compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Serve as a key liaison with external and internal auditors for managing audit timelines and coordinating responses to requests
• Support financial system implementations and enhancements, ensuring alignment with accounting requirements and reporting needs
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting timelines

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience across both public accounting and corporate accounting roles, with public company and/or investment fund experience
• Financial services or renewable energy industry experience required
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• Experience with accounting systems required