Sustainability Partners (SP) invests in the modernization of infrastructure. Organizations everywhere have difficulty implementing and financing high-impact efficiency solutions, but Sustainability Partners has the answer. SP is solving the $4T crisis of deferred maintenance with its simple, utility-structured solution: Infrastructure as a Utility Service. Like a utility, we work behind the scenes to provide new infrastructure and keep it operating at peak performance.
We are looking for "A" caliber team players; innovative doers committed to the vision and mission of SP as we rapidly scale our business to meet the growing demands of the market.
Sustainability Partners is seeking a mission-driven Corporate Controller to join our Arizona-based office at a critical moment in our growth as we redefine how essential infrastructure is funded, delivered, and maintained across the country. This position works closely with senior management, development partners, and capital providers across all facets of the investment process. A demonstrated track record of strong analytical skills with deep technical expertise in financial forecasting, reporting, and operational metrics is imperative.
Day-to-day responsibilities include oversight of all the corporate financial and accounting functions including billing, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, and other functions, as well as oversight of SP's systems for financial and accounting procedures, payroll processing, financial reports, statements, budgets, and forecasts.
This position is the financial cornerstone of a generational infrastructure platform. If you are a technical master, strategic thinker, and operational optimizer who thrives in mission-driven environments, SP offers you the platform to make an enduring impact.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Responsible for the accounting operations following GAAP to include compiling financial data, job costing, work in progress calculations, preparing and analyzing financial statements, preparing budgets and monitoring expenditures, periodic reporting, monthly, quarterly and annual closing preparations, preparing and managing annual audits and following financial regulations, laws, and policies
•Communicate routinely on a variety of job-related topics including insurance, contract agreements, and project budgets
•Work with project management staff ensuring proper compliance with accounting procedures including reviewing and analyzing job cost estimates and monthly reports
•Own the closing process including journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, controls and the preparation of the consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
•Manage oversight of key third party resources supporting accounting, tax, and compliance-related needs for the business
•Act as a cross-functional business partner to others within the organization by preparing ongoing key deliverables and contributing to strategic projects and initiatives as needed
•Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
•Manage day-to day interactions with banks
•Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
•Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements for investors
•Review and approve invoices that need to be paid
•Participate in the formation and implementation of company financial plans
•Provide reporting and budgeting as required by senior management
•Develop written accounting procedures for the operations staff and work with team to ensure proper implementation and compliance
•Analysis of pertinent accounting standards and provide well-supported documentation of positions, recommendations, and conclusions
QUALIFICATIONS
•CPA License and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Equivalent
•Experience working for a high-growth company in infrastructure and/or construction
•10+ Years of Corporate Accounting Experience
•3-5 Years as Controller in a $500M+ revenue company
•Expertise in GAAP, internal controls, financial planning, and leadership
•Strong quantitative and analytical competency
•Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills
•Highly competitive spirit with a passion to learn and grow
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize ideas and data clearly and concisely in a persuasive, organized, and appropriate manner to both finance and non-finance business leaders and executive leadership teams
•Deep knowledge of Microsoft Excel and QuickBooks
•Ability to maintain confidentiality and multi-task in a fast-paced environment while being self-motivated to learn new concepts