Controller

Primergy Solar Management LLC•Oakland, CA

26d

About The Position

Primergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The company manages a significant portfolio of operational and development-stage projects across major energy markets, including ERCOT, MISO, PJM, CAISO, WECC, and SERC. With a diverse and talented team bringing decades of expertise in renewable energy project development, financing, construction, and operations, Primergy leads the industry in delivering innovative and sustainable energy solutions. Primergy is a portfolio company of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners and is the primary investment platform for Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners' solar and solar plus energy storage activities in North America. Primergy is growing our small, experienced team to manage the significant growth in our business. We offer a fun, entrepreneurial culture, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work with a mission-driven, collaborative team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CPA required.
10+ years of progressive experience across accounting and tax, including controllership, tax manager, or senior accounting roles.
Strong hands‑on experience with: Partnership taxation, Tax equity structures, Project finance and complex legal entity environments
Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting obligations.
Proven ability to interpret and apply financing and partnership agreements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in renewable energy (solar, storage, wind).
Prior responsibility for partnership tax compliance and coordination with external tax firms.
Experience supporting construction‑stage projects and asset transitions to operations.
Background in environments with outsourced accounting and tax provider

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processing and compilation of financial statements for project and parent entities
Oversight of outsourced accounting and bookkeeping, maintaining solid review of periodic financial statement preparation and workbooks, treasury and payables activities
Evaluate bringing outsourced tasks in-house. Ensure that outsourcing function is operating efficiently and effectively. Where it is not, create ability for Primergy to take on functions.
Manage the annual audit across the group ensuring suitable coordination between auditors and outsourced accountants
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment across development, construction, and operating phases, including capitalization, revenue recognition, impairments, and cost allocations
Manage compliance with tax equity partnership and debt financing agreements
Manage project cash distributions
Support bi-monthly payroll recording and reporting
Conduct and manage process improvements and documentation
Oversee tax compliance, enabling the Director of Taxation’s application of tax strategy across federal, state and indirect tax matters
Ensure suitable investigation of tax opportunities and risks and appropriate communication with management
Coordinate with project finance on modeling of project performance
Coordinate with FP&A to present financial performance and commentaries
Partner with all other internal groups, supporting their enquiries and financial needs in driving the business
Manage and mentor internal control team staff and oversee outsourced accounting staff