Motive Companies ยท 10 hours ago
Senior Controller
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expMotive Companies is seeking a Senior Controller to lead the organization's financial health and long-range strategy. This role involves overseeing financial planning, reporting, risk management, and compliance while mentoring a small finance team.
Environmental ConsultingIndustrialRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Build and manage the company's financial strategy in alignment with business goals
Lead long-term planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Advise on mergers, acquisitions, capital investments, and funding strategies
Provide leadership with financial insights and recommendations to meet company targets
Manage cash flow, treasury, liquidity, and cash forecasting
Oversee accounting functions, including AP/AR, billing, payroll, GL, and financial reporting
Lead month-end and year-end closes and deliver financial statements and management reports
Coordinate external audits and tax filings; implement improvements from audit findings
Maintain all state registrations, licenses, and compliance filings
Manage banking and credit relationships to ensure adequate liquidity
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, SEC standards, and regulatory requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
Oversee insurance coverage with the CEO
Mentor and develop finance staff and oversee workload and accuracy
Partner with executives to align financial and operational goals
Present results, dashboards, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, COO, board, and investors
Translate complex financial information into clear guidance
Analyze operations for cost savings and process improvements
Track KPIs to monitor performance and progress
Oversee financial systems for scalability and reliability
Use analytics tools to enhance decision-making
Uphold ethical financial practices
Support ESG reporting when applicable
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics required
Minimum 10 years of senior-level financial management experience, ideally in construction or project management consulting
Proven strategic planning, financial modeling, and operational finance experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management
Experience with M&A, capital planning, and financial due diligence
Strong ERP and financial systems skills
Advanced Excel capability including pivot tables and financial modeling
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
High integrity, discretion, and professionalism
Ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver under pressure
Proven ability to build high-performing teams
Strong strategic thinking paired with hands-on execution
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
CPA, CFA, CMA, or similar credential preferred
At least 5 years in a senior leadership role preferred
Sage Intacct preferred
Company
Motive Companies
Motive Companies is a provider of renewable energy and infrastructure solutions for industrial and commercial applications.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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