Position Overview

Robert Half is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations while helping build the financial infrastructure needed for future growth. This individual will oversee multi-entity accounting, improve processes and systems, manage reporting and compliance, and provide strategic financial support to leadership. This is an ideal opportunity for a candidate who is comfortable in a startup environment, can operate effectively with limited structure, and is willing to balance strategic input with executional ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting across 8 entities, including 2–3 active operating entities
• Manage bookkeeping, general ledger activity, and monthly close
• Prepare consolidated financial statements
• Own cash flow reporting and forecasting
• Process payroll for approximately 10 employees
• Manage tax filings, compliance, and SR& ED credit support
• Clean up and stabilize current accounting records and financial processes
• Lead transition from Excel-based accounting to QuickBooks
• Support future ERP implementation
• Implement and manage project-based accounting practices
• Track project costs, budgets, and profitability
• Support investor readiness and future capital raise activity
• Provide recommendations and financial insights to leadership
• Help establish a scalable finance function for continued growth

Required Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong full-cycle accounting and financial reporting background
• Experience managing multiple entities and consolidations
• Construction or project-based accounting experience strongly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting platforms
• Strong systems aptitude and comfort with new technology and AI tools
• Excellent critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to operate with a hands-on, startup-oriented mindset

Highlights

• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function in an early-stage growth company
• High-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership
• Blend of operational accounting and strategic finance responsibilities
• Innovative business in the energy and sustainability space
• Opportunity to support future fundraising and scale initiatives

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