Controller

HASI•New York, NY

1d•$180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

About HASI HASI is an investor in sustainable infrastructure assets advancing the energy transition. With more than $16 billion in managed assets, our investments are diversified across multiple asset classes, including utility-scale solar, storage, and onshore wind; distributed solar and storage; RNG; and energy efficiency. We combine deep expertise in energy markets and financial structuring with long-standing programmatic client partnerships to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns and measurable environmental benefits. HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (Ticker: HASI). For more information, please visit hasi.com . $180,000 - $240,000 a year POSITION SUMMARY HASI is seeking a Controller to join our accounting team in Annapolis, MD reporting to our Chief Accounting Officer. The role will lead the accounting operations function and play a central role in the monthly and quarterly close, internal controls, audit coordination, and support for public company and other third party reporting. The role will oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable, equity administration and the accounting and analysis of a diverse portfolio of investments, including receivables, real estate, debt securities, joint ventures and off-balance sheet securitizations. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking intellectually engaging work within a dynamic, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

10+ years of experience across both public accounting and corporate accounting roles, with public company and/or investment fund experience
Financial services or renewable energy industry experience required
Prior supervisory experience required
Active CPA license required
Bachelor's degree in accounting required
Experience with accounting systems required
Strong proficiency in Excel data analysis techniques
Strong understanding of financial valuation concepts, including DCF, NPV and IRR
Familiarity with project finance transactions and documentation
Proven ability to lead an accurate and timely close process
Proactive and problem-solving mindset
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interest in sustainability and related topics

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process in accordance with public company deadlines, with responsibility for the overall completeness and accuracy of the general ledger for multiple entities
Manage and develop the accounting operations team responsible for investment accounting, which includes maintenance of cash flow and amortization schedules, journal entries, variance analysis and month-end reconciliations general ledger, accounts payable, and equity administration accounting for debt instruments such as term loans, commercial paper, and revolving credit facilities collaborating with Investments, Portfolio Management, and other cross-functional teams to obtain updated models, asset-level performance data, and other relevant inputs to support financial reporting, including fair value and credit loss analyses
Support financial reporting team with preparation of periodic SEC filings (Form 10-K, Form 10-Q, proxy statement) and other external reporting requirements
Partner closely with the technical accounting team on unique transactions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
Business Partnership Serve as a key partner to FP&A team and tax team to ensure forecasting models reflect accurate financial data and current business activity
Analyze financial performance and provide insights to senior leadership
Align accounting operations with strategic initiatives and evolving business needs
Internal Controls Design, implement and maintain effective internal controls to drive continuous improvement in policies and procedures and ensure our compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Serve as a key liaison with our external and internal auditors for managing audit timelines and coordinating responses to requests
Systems & Process Optimization Support financial system implementations and enhancements, ensuring alignment with accounting requirements and reporting needs
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve reporting timelines