Position: Controller

Location: Brooklyn, NY                   

Reports to: CEO

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends will be required; Exempt Status

About Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with the purpose and mission to make “solar” appealing, easy, available, an affordable for all of NYC’s urban homeowners. Brooklyn SolarWorks is a turn-key operation as it designs and installs all its systems in-house, along with its sales, marketing and permitting processes. BSW is dedicated to the unique designs necessary for NYC urban environment, and has pioneered and patented an entirely new design as well as installation methods.

Why Brooklyn SolarWorks

We are committed to building a diverse, sustainably minded, comfortable and ever-growing team that allows us to deliver a high degree of customer satisfaction and provide them with clean energy solutions. We believe and advocate for work life balance and growing at a manageable pace. Our staff and our customers are who we are, and here, their voice truly matters. To get a sense of our culture and environment check out our social media channels: IG, TikTok and FB: brooklynsolarworks, Twitter: bksolarworks.

Company Values: Inquisitive, Committed, Adaptable, and Passionate.

2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey

• 96% of respondents reported having autonomy and independence in the day to day of my job.
• 100% of respondents reported the company considers my concerns, thoughts and beliefs when decision making.
• 100% of respondents reported their supervisor treats everyone respectfully and fairly.
• 96% of respondents reported the company is committed to improving the diversity of employees.
• 93% of respondents reported they are satisfied with the employee benefits and perks provided to me.

About the Position

The Controller will oversee  and help build the accounting department; planning and directing the accounting operations of the company and ensuring the company remains compliant. The candidate must possess knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and will work to streamline budgeting, risk management and financial reporting processes to help improve operational efficiency. Candidate must possess at least 8 years of prior accounting experience, along with 5 years of supervisory experience. Their duties will include directing and recruiting accounting staff and department operations, compiling financial reports, and implementing policies and procedures for financial reporting. The individual will display the following skill sets: leadership qualities, accuracy and detail orient, strong numerical proficiency, effective problem-solving skills and developing budgets. From time to time, the Controller will need to coordinate with the affairs of Brooklyn SolarWorks sister companies to effectively carry out their duties.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage all aspects of accounting operational functions; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, revenue recognition, financial reporting and modeling, and loan processing.
• Oversee payments of all accounts; ensuring all accounts are paid on time (AP), along with processing accounts and collecting payments (AR).
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements (biweekly, monthly, and annually) for record and review to aid in senior leadership decision-making process.
• Collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data for accurate accounting recommendations to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Formulating budgets for forecasting purposes; to make certain that expenses are in line with the company’s projected revenue.
• Organize information and statements for both internal and external audits.
• Oversee and support the Account Manager and Jr. Accountant with dynamic leadership to foster an environment of support and productivity.
• Hire, training, and retain skilled accounting staff. Carrying out supervisory duties effectively. I.e., Performance management, disciplinary, professional development
• Implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk, maximize return and keep the financial state of the business in good standing.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of company operations and implement operational best practices.
• Carry out additional duties are required by Senior leadership team.

Benefits/Compensation:

• $100,000-$150,000 annual
• (Free options are available) Health (HSA), Vision, Dental and Life Insurance
• 401k (Traditional & Roth) retirement plan + 4% tiered company matching.
• Transportation perks/benefits
• Paid Time Off + Sick Days
• 11 Company Holidays
• Quarterly Profit-sharing Bonus
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly Commuter Travel Benefits (MTA Metrocards)
• Occasional Company provided snacks and lunches
• Additional Voluntary Benefits. .. i.e. HSA, FSA, Pet insurance, STD, LTD etc…

Brooklyn SolarWorks equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.