Corporate Controller
Lunar Energy is seeking a motivated, hands-on leader to head our Accounting function. This includes providing technical accounting guidance, audit, financial systems, internal controls, tax, and treasury. The Controller will report to the Head of Finance and will be an integral member of the Finance and Accounting team. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future, and want to make that vision a reality.Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all.
We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely…
- Lead all aspects of the accounting function, enabling the company to successfully transition through commercialization, significant scaling, and public company readiness
- Own the accuracy and timely delivery of the month-end close and financial statements
- Oversee the general ledger, cost accounting, AP/AR, payroll, technical accounting, tax, transfer pricing, treasury, and compliance
- Effectively manage and develop the accounting team in the US and UK (travel to the UK expected 1-2 times per year)
- Partner with the Finance team to enable effective decision-making and support both GAAP and management reporting
- Manage the annual financial audit and manage relationships with auditors and service providers
- Develop, document, communicate, and streamline accounting processes, systems, and policies
- Oversee the Netsuite ERP and all integrated applications
- Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal requirements
Desired Skills:
- 10+ years of progressive Accounting experience, including managing and building teams in a high-growth environment
- Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with ERP implementation and customization (NetSuite experience is a plus)
- Experience preparing a company to be public, IPO execution and/or public company reporting
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to translate complex accounting matters to business partners
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate cross-functionally
- Strong business judgment and ability to balance multiple business priorities to achieve the best outcome
- Experience with accounting and transfer pricing across international subsidiaries and customers
Benefits:We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.Additional benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
- Tax deferred 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
- Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits
- Cell Phone stipend
Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated.
Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $190,000 - $250,000 USD.The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations.
The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.
