FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $175,000 - $195,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: VP, Corporate Finance

Location: Brooklyn, New York (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

As the Controller at NineDot Energy, you will be a key member of our finance leadership team, overseeing the accounting department and directly managing corporate and project accounting managers. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of a growing organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Management:
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage the month-end and quarter-end close processes with strict adherence to reporting deadlines.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, including those related to construction work in progress and financing-related expenses.
• Team Leadership:
• Manage and mentor a team consisting of an Accounting Analyst, a Senior Accountant and accounting managers.
• Provide guidance on accounting policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the accounting team.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
• Conduct quarterly flux analysis of assigned entities to identify and analyze fluctuations in financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of comprehensive financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Build out accounting policies and procedures.
• Compliance and Risk Management:
• Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards impacting the renewable energy sector.
• Implement and oversee compliance programs to ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure corporate governance requirements are met.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Cultivates Innovation - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
• Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA designation is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience in a similar role within the renewable energy industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency in accounting software (SAP experience is a plus) and MS Office productivity suites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Preference for prior energy or clean energy experience.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year