The Financial Controller role at Action Solar is a full-time leadership position based in Lehi, Utah, reporting to the CFO. The incumbent will safeguard the integrity of financial records, oversee accounting operations, lead accounts receivable and accounts payable, and design scalable financial systems to support growth.
Responsibilities
- Own the monthly close process, delivering a documented close checklist and achieving a close cycle of seven business days or fewer by Q3, with no restatements.
- Harden NetSuite by conducting a comprehensive chart of accounts review, standardizing job costing across commercial, industrial, and residential segments, and eliminating manual workarounds from the December 2025 go-live.
- Establish and maintain a consistent reporting cadence, delivering accurate monthly P&L and balance sheet packages to the CFO and leadership with variance commentary.
- Direct AR and AP functions, set coding and documentation standards, manage vendor payments, improve collections discipline, and reduce aged AR over 60 days by 25% within the first two quarters.
- Lay the foundation of internal controls by documenting and implementing baseline controls across AP, payroll, and cash management within the first 90 days.
- Own tax compliance operations, including payroll tax deposits and filings, 1099 preparation, multi-state registrations and local licenses, and annual entity reporting; serve as the primary liaison to the external CPA for income tax return preparation and year-end workpapers.
- Manage and develop the accounting team as it grows (AP clerk, bookkeeper, staff accountant), setting clear expectations and driving performance and skill development.
- Support the CFO with budgeting, forecasting, year-end audit or review, and ad hoc financial analysis including M&A due diligence as opportunities arise.
Requirements
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP, job costing, and project-based revenue recognition, with a preference for percentage-of-completion for EPC contexts.
- Proficiency in NetSuite ERP, including building and troubleshooting saved searches, understanding the data model, and independently resolving coding issues.
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance: payroll tax, 1099s, local business licenses, and nexus tracking across states.
- CPA license strongly preferred; accounting degree required.
- Solid Excel skills; Power BI or similar BI tool experience is a plus.
Technologies
- NetSuite ERP
- Microsoft Excel
- Power BI
Behavioral Competencies
- Efficiency: identifies ways to accomplish more with fewer resources and acts without waiting for direction.
- Follows through: meets commitments on time, especially around critical deadlines.
- Attention to detail: ensures reconciliations are clean and well-documented and takes ownership of numbers.
- Proactivity: identifies issues and offers solutions, with foresight on compliance deadlines.
- Calm under pressure: maintains composure during month-end, audits, and cash constraints.
- Coachability: receptive to feedback and committed to developing the team.
- Honest and direct communication: communicates findings transparently with leadership.
- People leadership: leads the team to high standards while fostering development.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base Salary: USD 90,000 – 120,000 per year, depending on experience and CPA status
- Bonus: Performance-based, tied to close quality, controls implementation, and team development
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off
- Pay: Annual salary range as listed above
- Location: Lehi, Utah, in-office
Licenses & Certifications
- CPA certification is strongly preferred
Work Location
On-site in Lehi, Utah
About Action Solar
Action Solar is a Utah-based solar EPC company delivering approximately $50 million in annual revenue across commercial, industrial, and residential solar installations. The organization went live on NetSuite ERP in late 2025 and is actively building the financial infrastructure to support continued growth. The role emphasizes building systems, leading a small team, and navigating multi-state compliance as a strategic partner to the CFO.
Mission
The Financial Controller ensures the integrity of Action Solar's financial records, reporting infrastructure, and accounting operations. This position guarantees accurate recording and reporting of every financial activity, maintains AR and AP leadership, and functions as the CFO's operational partner in establishing robust systems, controls, and a capable team to enable scalable financial management.
Application Questions
- How many years of NetSuite experience do you have?
- Do you have an accounting degree?
