Renewable Energy Project Controller

Blue Sky Utility•Fort Lauderdale, FL

9h•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a junior-level CPA with renewable energy experience to serve as a Project Controller supporting our capital projects portfolio. This role is responsible for financial oversight at the project level. This individual will function as the financial owner of assigned projects from development through construction and into operations.

Requirements

CPA (active or in progress)
2–5 years of experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or capital projects
Strong understanding of project accounting, WIP accounting, and capitalized costs
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting utility-scale solar and/or energy storage projects preferred
Experience working with project finance structures and SPVs preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare project financial statements
Build and maintain project budgets and financial models
Track project spend against approved budgets
Monitor cost-to-complete forecasts
Review and approve invoices related to assigned projects
Manage change order financial analysis
Prepare monthly project financial reports
Analyze variances and identify risk exposure
Support lender and investor reporting requirements
Partner with FP&A on capital deployment forecasting
Collaborate with EPC and Development teams to validate project financial assumptions
Review contract terms for financial impact
Track milestone payments and draw schedules
Ensure alignment between financial models and executed contracts
Ensure proper project-level accounting treatment
Support audit requests related to assigned projects
Maintain documentation and financial controls specific to project SPVs