Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

About Haven Energy

At Haven, we’re on a mission to modernize the electric grid through the deployment and aggregation of battery storage and solar. Through strategic partnerships with utilities, non-profits, EPCs, and government agencies, we deploy distributed energy resources at residential and small C&I sites to build virtual power plants (VPPs)  operate two business units–Direct and Channel–who collaborate to meet the needs of our partners and end consumers.

We believe that widespread, decentralized storage is essential to a more resilient and sustainable energy future — come join us.

The Controller will lead all aspects of Haven’s accounting group including management of the closing process, validation and reconciliation of all accounts, compilation of consolidated and stand-alone financial statements, leading external audits, and coordination with external tax and technical accounting advisors. You will be responsible for ensuring efficient and accurate general ledger management, overseeing key process cycles and managing compliance within a robust internal controls environment.

This role will also lead the buildout of the team and systems as we continue to grow. We focus on efficiency and platform integration to take advantage of automation where possible. We will be implementing a new ERP system in the second half of this year, this role will be instrumental in driving that initiative in coordination with other business units.

This is a high-ownership, high-impact role at the intersection of finance, product, and growth, with a direct line of sight into company strategy and performance.

• Accounting Group Lead
• Ensure general ledger fidelity in accordance with US GAAP.
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles efficiently.
• Drive key process cycles on A/R, A/P, Procurement, and Revenue
• Maintain compliance with internal control frameworks
• Manage and develop the members of the accounting group.
• Audits and Regulatory Requirements
  • Complete annual audits timely and efficiently
  • Oversee external tax preparation and submission
  • Ensure compliance with financial reporting deliverables internally and externally
• Financial Planning and Analysis
  • Work closely with senior management to develop recurring internal reporting and key metric tracking across sales, inventory, financing, and budgeting.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement across the firm's operations.
  • Lead review of new financial initiatives and process improvements across the firm.
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting efforts across the firm.

• 15+ years of experience in accountancy, assurance services, or controllership roles.
• Detailed knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting issues related to our business: revenue recognition, lease accounting, debt facilities, and tax equity structures.
• 3+ years of experience with residential solar and storage financial products strongly preferred
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field required.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience managing and growing accounting teams.

At Haven Energy, you’ll have the opportunity to lead a transformative business to build a more resilient energy infrastructure. You’ll work with a passionate team, enjoy a collaborative work environment, and have opportunities to grow and shape the future of DER deployments. Haven offers competitive salaries, equity ownership, performance bonuses and a flexible work environment.

Haven embraces diversity and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.