Controller

We are working with a renewable energy firm that is seeking a Controller on a contract basis. The ideal candidate ensures our client's financial records are compliant, accurate, and provide clear insights for strategic decision-making. As well as, be able to perform a data validation project. This role is 100% remote.Responsibilities:Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring seamless transition and reconciliation between cash-basis and accrual-basis records.Conduct rigorous variance analysis to monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts.Summarize and present current financial status to management with clear, actionable insights.Reconcile cash receipts and disbursements with accrual-based entries to evaluate short-term liquidity vs. long-term company profitability.Manage deferred revenue and expense accruals, evaluating both cash timing and earned/incurred events to present a true financial picture.Perform precise period-end cutoff procedures, verifying that revenues and expenses are recorded in the correct accounting periods.Review transaction timelines and trace unrecorded liabilities to ensure completeness of financial reporting.Data Validation: Perform rigorous reconciliation to ensure all AP/AR, payroll, and ledger data matches perfectly in both environmentsProcess Documentation: Map out exactly how information should be flowing, and establish clear operational procedures for the finance teamRoot Cause Analysis: Investigate why financial data is not flowing correctlyQualifications:Strong background in full-cycle accounting, with a deep understanding of financial reporting, general ledgers, and accounts reconciliation.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldExperience with ERPs XERO & Accumatica preferred