Dandelion Energy

Controller

Dandelion Energy

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington, DC • Connecticut • District of Columbia • United States

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Lead completion of our current audit cycle and establish an efficient, audit-ready cadence
  • Implement a durable revenue recognition policy and WIP accounting framework aligned with ASC 606 and operational realities
  • Conduct a thorough review of the month-end close process and reconciliations to identify gaps and establish a scalable close discipline
  • Identify key financial control and project margin risk areas and implement preventative controls
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely GAAP financial statements (including detailed gross margin, COGS, and project profitability analysis)
  • Oversee all core accounting operations including AP, AR, payroll accounting, and general ledger activities
  • Maintain GAAP compliance and robust internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial reporting and ongoing audit readiness
  • Draft and maintain accounting memos to support technical positions, particularly regarding revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  • Manage the end-to-end execution of our annual Big Four audit and serve as the relationship owner for external audit and tax firms
  • Own gross margin integrity across projects, including job cost accounting, labor and overhead allocation, WIP valuation, and root-cause analysis of margin variance
  • Oversee stock-based compensation accounting (ASC 718) and equity-related compliance
  • Oversee billing accuracy, collections cadence, retainage tracking, and cash conversion across enterprise customer contracts
  • Drive automation of accounting processes, monthly reconciliations, and workflows to build a scalable, efficient function and strengthen controls
  • Optimize the quote-to-cash process between NetSuite (ERP) and Salesforce (CRM)
  • Partner with FP&A and data team to ensure proper integration between systems and improve data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and cross-functional visibility
  • Build and document accounting policies, procedures, and controls that will support the company through rapid growth
  • Build, manage, and mentor a team of accounting professionals, creating a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Establish a scalable accounting organization structure (AP/AR, GL, revenue, inventory) with clear operating cadence and performance expectations
  • Collaborate with the VP of Finance on forecasting, budgeting, cash management, and strategic initiatives
  • Act as a strategic finance partner to Operations, Sales, and executive leadership, translating accounting and margin insights into actionable business decisions
  • Support due diligence efforts for fundraising, M&A, or other strategic transactions

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA required)
  • East Coast/ET based
  • 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
  • Strong technical accounting skills
  • Experience managing external audits with Big Four firms
  • Expertise in NetSuite
  • Proven ability to build and develop high functioning accounting teams in rapid growth environments
  • Track record of implementing process improvements and driving operational excellence
  • Willingness for occasional travel
Benefits
  • Medical (including mental health), dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • 401(k) plan
  • Commuter benefits
  • Generous paid sick leave, vacation, and parental leave
  • Learning & development support, including on-the-job training and virtual courses
  • Pet insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
GAAPASC 606WIP accountingjob cost accountinglabor allocationoverhead allocationstock-based compensation accountingfinancial statement preparationmonth-end close processreconciliations
Soft Skills
leadershipteam managementcollaborationstrategic thinkingprocess improvementcommunicationmentoringproblem-solvingoperational excellencecross-functional collaboration
Certifications
CPA