Apex Clean Energy

Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller
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LocationCharlottesville, VA
Job Typefull time
Hybrid
Renewable Energy Power Generation

About This Job


Company Description

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.


Job Description

Apex is seeking a skilled Corporate Controller that is responsible for overseeing the consolidation of financial results across corporate entities and project-level companies, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and timely delivery of accurate consolidated financial statements.

This role provides leadership in both corporate financial reporting and general accounting oversight, working closely with internal teams and external auditors in a multi-entity renewable energy environment that includes tax equity partnerships, joint ventures, and project finance structures. This role reports to the VP of Accounting.

This position offers a hybrid work model, requiring the individual to come into the office at least 3 times per week, combining remote work flexibility with scheduled in-office presence and collaboration.


Primary Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial consolidation process across all corporate and project-level entities, ensuring accurate elimination of intercompany activity and equity method adjustments.
Own the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements, internal management reports, and external financial disclosures.
Oversee and review project-level financial reporting, ensuring alignment with corporate consolidation and compliance with GAAP.
Lead, mentor and develop a team of accountants, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration and accountability while ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Manage the general ledger and close process across multiple entities, ensuring timely and accurate recording of transactions at both the project and corporate levels.
Ensure accurate reporting of equity method investments, tax equity partnerships, and noncontrolling interests in accordance with ASC 810 and ASC 323.
Support the timely preparation of the annual audit, including coordinating deliverables, responding to auditor inquiries, and ensuring audit readiness of consolidated and project-level entities.
Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and consolidation procedures to ensure accuracy and integrity across the close and reporting cycle.
Coordinate with FP&A, project accounting, tax, and treasury teams to support business initiatives, reporting needs, and process improvements.
Partner with IT and system vendors to optimize ERP and consolidation systems
Support M&A, joint venture onboarding, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.


Qualifications

To succeed as a Corporate Controller at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
5+ years of progressive experience in consolidation, financial reporting, and general accounting, ideally within the renewable energy, infrastructure, or utilities sectors.
1+ year of experience managing direct reports.
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 810 (Consolidation) and ASC 323 (Equity Method).
Ability to work a hybrid Schedule out of our Charlottesville, VA Headquarters
Hands-on experience managing project company financials, multi-entity consolidations, and reporting for tax equity and joint venture structures.
Proficiency with consolidation and ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial reporting tools a plus.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.
Comfortable managing ambiguity in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Proven ability to coordinate across departments and meet deadlines under pressure.
A commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

At Apex Clean Energy, we believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel valued and empowered. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, even if you do not meet every qualification listed in the job description. Your unique experiences and skills could be the perfect fit for our team!

If you are passionate about renewable energy and want to join us in accelerating the shift to clean energy, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application for our team’s review!


Additional Information


Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.


How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.


What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
Base and bonus commensurate with experience
Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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