Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Austin, TX

Reports to : Chief Accounting Officer

About FTC Solar Inc

FTC Solar is a fast growing, global provider of solar tracker systems, technology, software, and engineering services. We are as passionate about renewable energy as we are about our culture and values. We want to attract likeminded individuals who live and breathe Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We’re humble enough to know that we don’t know everything, so we love bold ideas that disrupt the status quo. Basically, we don’t want you to just fall in line!

FTC Solar is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and diversity. For us, this is not just a set of words or metrics. It drives our culture, creativity, and future success. We support our employees and foster an environment where new ideas and perspectives are celebrated and encouraged. When our employees thrive, FTC Solar thrives. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

POSITION OVERVIEW

FTC is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated leader to be our Corporate Controller reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. You will play a critical role in strategic decision making and operations as the company continues to enhance its business processes and undergoes rapid growth. We are looking for a high energy, hands-on participatory manager who will lead the accounting teams and will have a successful track record in setting priorities, excellent analytic, organization and communication skills. You have a strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP and understand the SEC reporting requirements to effectively interface with the external reporting area. You will partner closely with Financial Planning, Legal, Sales, R&D and Operations to ensure that we are appropriately accounting for our operations and that we have strong internal controls over our financial reporting. Additionally, you will support the implementation of global accounting policies and the resolution of complex transactions. This position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to leverage an extensive background of accounting with the intensity, and rapid change of a high-growth renewable energy company. We are looking for an initiative-taker who will learn our systems and processes, look to make improvements, and quickly become an integral part of our team. An ability to maintain a professional / friendly attitude is essential in our fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure timely, accurate and efficient accounting close monthly
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Review monthly account reconciliations prepared by the accounting teams
• Manage the quarterly reviews and financial audit process performed by our independent CPA firm
• Manage global accounting operations including revenue and project accounting, general ledger, accounts receivable, statutory and accounts payable teams
• Provide business functions with information, metrics, and counsel to effectively manage the business to achieve corporate goals
• Ensure accuracy of physical inventory maintained by third party
• Enhance accounting department’s use of software and lead improvements in the automation of accounting and business processes
• Develop, analyze, improve, document, and implement internal controls
• Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting and finance policies, procedures, and processes
• Liaison with the technical accounting team and tax team providing operations accounting expertise
• Scale the accounting function to keep pace with fast growth by selecting and developing highly effective and efficient global finance team

QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

FTC Solar offers competitive wages, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package including :