Controller

Elevate Power Management LLC•Latham, NY

About The Position

Relevate Power is on a mission to become the most trusted 24/7 renewable energy provider in rural and suburban America. We develop, acquire, and operate hydropower, solar, and energy storage projects—delivering clean, reliable energy to local organizations while prioritizing environmental health. Our culture is built around a commitment to excellence, people development, and responsible asset management. We live by our values: growing people through our company, keeping our word, maintaining safe spaces, making data-driven decisions, embracing innovation, and achieving meaningful results. Join us in shaping the future of renewable energy and uplifting the communities we serve. Position Overview The Controller will serve as a senior financial leader and strategic partner to the CFO and executive team. This individual will design, implement, and oversee the accounting, reporting, treasury, and control infrastructure to support a growing, multi-entity renewable energy platform. This role requires a disciplined operator who can both execute at a high technical level and build scalable systems, processes, and teams. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in project-based accounting, structured finance environments, and high-growth companies executing acquisitions and integrations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA
7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity-backed platforms, or project finance environments strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success building or scaling accounting functions in high-growth organizations.
Deep expertise in GAAP reporting, internal controls, treasury management, and audit leadership.
Experience managing multi-entity structures, SPVs, and investor reporting.
Advanced financial modeling and Excel proficiency ; strong executive communication skills.
A strategic builder who thrives in growth environments
Highly analytical with exceptional financial discipline
Comfortable operating in complex, capital-intensive structures
A clear communicator capable of translating technical detail into executive insight
Motivated by the opportunity to build enduring infrastructure that supports clean energy expansion

Responsibilities

Act as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, providing insight on financial reporting, internal controls, liquidity management, and enterprise risk.
Strengthen and scale accounting processes, systems, and controls to support portfolio growth and the successful integration of acquisitions.
Formalize and enhance financial policies, reporting standards, and governance practices to meet evolving stakeholder and investor expectations.
Own consolidated financial reporting in compliance with GAAP across corporate and project-level entities.
Lead weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accuracy, discipline, and timeliness.
Deliver high-quality financial statements, board materials, and investor reporting packages.
Drive continuous improvement in reporting transparency, consistency, and automation.
Oversee corporate and project-level cash management, liquidity planning, and short-term forecasting.
Ensure disciplined execution of project financing structures, capital calls, and investor distributions.
Implement rigorous controls around procurement, accounts payable, and cash disbursements.
Lead annual audit processes and manage external auditor relationships.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and institutional-grade internal controls.
Oversee tax compliance coordination across multiple entities and jurisdictions .
Direct accounting operations for project companies, SPVs, and LLC structures.
Support complex capital stacks, debt compliance, and distribution waterfalls.
Partner with development and asset management teams to implement cost controls and financial KPIs.
Lead ERP (NetSuite) and general ledger system migrations and integrations.
Continuously optimize workflows, policies, and internal processes to support growth.
Foster a culture of accountability, rigor, and continuous improvement.
Next level development of a finance function capable of supporting institutional capital and long-term expansion.