Controller (Finance & HR)

Simply Solar • Petaluma, CA

18h • $90,000 - $125,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Simply Solar is hiring a hands-on Controller to manage finance, HR, and general administration for its 14-year-old solar company. The Controller will own the monthly close, payroll, benefits, insurance, and daily administrative operations, while working directly with company leadership to maintain accurate books, support a strong culture, and solve problems. This is a hands-on role that combines doing the work with leading a small accounting and administration team and improving systems as the company grows. The position is based in Petaluma, California, full-time in the office with occasional hybrid days, and reports to company leadership.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of accounting experience, including running a month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with payroll, benefits, and workers' compensation at a small or mid-sized company.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong QuickBooks Online and Excel skills.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience.
• Highly organized, with sharp attention to detail and strong record-keeping skills.
• Discretion in handling confidential employee and company information.
• Clear, approachable communication style.
• Comfort switching among finance, HR, and administrative work during the same day.

Nice To Haves

• Construction, contractor, or solar industry experience.
• CPA, or an HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
• Experience with Salesforce and Slack.
• Experience leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Run the monthly close and deliver accurate financial statements on schedule.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, and loan accounts monthly.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and accruals.
• Own accounts receivable and collections.
• Oversee accounts payable and payment runs.
• Track job costing, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Manage cash flow and keep leadership informed about the company's financial position.
• Keep subcontractors compliant by managing insurance certificates, W-9s, and payments.
• Support year-end, tax, and audit work with outside advisors.
• Run weekly payroll and review timesheets and sales commissions.
• Administer medical, dental, vision, life, and 401(k) benefits, including open enrollment.
• Manage workers' compensation claims and the annual audit.
• Handle onboarding, offboarding, and employee records.
• Maintain compliance with California and federal employment rules.
• Serve as the go-to person for staff questions about pay, benefits, and policies.
• Manage company insurance renewals and audits.
• Keep contractor licenses, bonds, and registrations current.
• Oversee office operations, including vendors, phones, mail, and supplies.
• Keep records organized, current, and audit-ready.
• Improve processes and tools, including QuickBooks Online and Salesforce.
• Set clear priorities for the team and ensure work is completed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• $10,000 life insurance policy, 100% company-paid.
• 401(k) plan.
• PTO that grows with tenure.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Direct access to company leadership and a meaningful say in how the business is run.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager