Application Guide

How to Apply for Senior Controller

at Solar Landscape

🏢 About Solar Landscape

Solar Landscape is at the forefront of the renewable energy transition, transforming underutilized rooftops into community solar gardens that reduce energy costs and carbon footprints. As a mission-driven company, you'll directly contribute to environmental sustainability while working in a dynamic, fast-growing industry.

About This Role

As Senior Controller, you will own the entire accounting close process for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across month-end, quarter-end, and year-end. Your work will directly support strategic decisions and external audits, making you a key player in scaling the company's financial operations.

💡 A Day in the Life

You might start by reviewing the prior day's journal entries and reconciliations, then lead a team meeting to prioritize month-end tasks. Afternoons could involve analyzing intercompany balances, preparing financial statements, and collaborating with project managers to ensure costs are accurately captured. You'd also spend time refining controls and preparing for upcoming audits.

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🎯 Who Solar Landscape Is Looking For

  • A seasoned accounting professional with 9+ years of progressive experience, including strong GL ownership and month-end close expertise in a multi-entity environment.
  • Experienced in project-based accounting (e.g., construction, energy, or similar) and comfortable with consolidations and intercompany eliminations.
  • CPA or MBA preferred, with advanced Excel skills and hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP systems.
  • A process-driven leader who has successfully strengthened internal controls and streamlined close processes.

📝 Tips for Applying to Solar Landscape

1

Tailor your resume to highlight multi-entity close experience and project-based accounting, as Solar Landscape likely deals with numerous solar projects.

2

Emphasize any experience with Microsoft Dynamics; if you lack it, mention your ability to quickly learn new systems.

3

Quantify your impact in previous roles (e.g., 'Reduced close time by 20%' or 'Managed consolidations for 10+ entities').

4

Include a cover letter that connects your passion for renewable energy to your accounting expertise.

5

Research Solar Landscape's community solar model and mention it in your application to show genuine interest.

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your experience leading month-end close in a multi-entity, project-based environment.', "Specific examples of process improvements or internal control enhancements you've implemented.", "How your background aligns with Solar Landscape's mission of renewable energy and community impact.", 'Your proficiency with Excel and ERP systems, especially Microsoft Dynamics.']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Understand Solar Landscape's business model: community solar vs. traditional rooftop solar, and how project financing works.
  • → Review their recent news or press releases to see growth milestones and any financial challenges.
  • → Familiarize yourself with the regulatory environment for solar energy in the US, especially net metering and tax credits.
  • → Check if Solar Landscape uses Microsoft Dynamics; if so, learn about its modules relevant to accounting.

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk me through your month-end close process for a multi-entity company. How do you ensure accuracy and timeliness?
2 Describe a time you improved internal controls or streamlined a financial process. What was the outcome?
3 How do you handle intercompany eliminations and consolidations? Can you give an example?
4 What experience do you have with project-based accounting, specifically in renewable energy or construction?
5 Tell me about a challenging audit you supported and how you resolved issues with auditors.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Failing to highlight multi-entity experience – this role explicitly requires it.
  • Not mentioning project-based accounting, which is central to the solar industry.
  • Submitting a generic cover letter without connecting to the company's mission or specific requirements.

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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