Assistant Controller, Omnidian
+ Bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
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Solar energy performance platform
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Solar energy performance platform
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
+ Bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To protect and accelerate investments in clean energy through innovative technology, passionate teams, and an amazing customer experience.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a similar role at a midsize company and a strong grasp of technical accounting, including complex transaction documentation, consolidation, partnership accounting, and fixed asset management
- Demonstrates sound judgment and independent decision-making abilities
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy
- Proven managerial experience within an accounting function, with effective team leadership skills
- Hands-on and organized, with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Customer-focused with a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing team members
- Skilled in account reconciliation and experienced in managing year-end audit processes
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct and NetSuite is highly preferred
- Advanced accounting knowledge supported by strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Solid understanding of and experience with state and local tax compliance filings
- Willingness to contribute to special financial projects and initiatives as assigned by senior leadership
- Exceptional attention to detail, complemented by excellent analytical abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Receptive to management guidance and constructive feedback, with a collaborative approach
- Confident in working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
- Adept at identifying and driving corrective actions and process improvements
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and performance
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively
- Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with prior leadership or supervisory roles
- Public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or top-tier firm, is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial regulations
- Proven ability to manage complex problems, prioritize under pressure, and apply creative thinking to identify effective solutions
- Proficient in financial reporting, analysis, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- Experience with Google Suite and strong Excel skills required
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Willingness to complete all steps of the pre-employment screening process
What the job involves
- The Assistant Controller oversees the day-to-day operations and management of the Company’s core accounting processes and staff
- This includes financial reporting, payroll accounting, internal controls, and the accurate and timely recording of AR, AP, inventory, and general accounting transactions across all reporting periods
- This role oversees staff development, external audits, and cross-department collaboration to improve the monthly close process
- The Controller will drive system and control improvements, support cost reduction efforts, and provide analytical insights related to accounting
- Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the solar industry, tax equity partnerships, and a commitment to safety, quality, profitability, and continuous improvement—all while maintaining a customer service mindset toward employees, vendors, and customers
- At Omnidian we believe in trust and autonomy. How you create an impact is ultimately up to you. Here is an outline of some of the things you’ll be doing:
- Oversee monthly accounting close and drive process improvement in this area
- Lead and manage the monthly accounting close process, driving continuous improvements in efficiency and accuracy
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate fraud risk—particularly related to inter-company transactions, accounts payable, and credit card processing
- Reconcile the balance sheet and key income statement accounts in the general ledger
- Prepare consolidated trial balances across multiple entities for use in the preparation of audited financial statements
- Apply advanced knowledge of consolidation and special purpose entity (SPE) accounting
- Oversee and manage the external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audits across entities
- Manage compliance with property, sales, and use tax obligations across various jurisdictions
- Prepare and deliver financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and banking partners as required
- Maintain expertise in partnership accounting and related reporting standards
- Monitor and implement new accounting standards, ensuring timely compliance and integration into current practices
- Manage and develop a team of 6–8 accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture
- Oversee fixed asset management, including system implementation and reconciliation of asset records
- Collaborate with the FP&A team to support quarterly forecasting processes
- Partner with the Supply Chain team to coordinate inventory and cycle counts, reconciling results to the general ledger
- Conduct technical research on complex accounting issues and prepare related documentation
- Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card accounts on a regular basis
- Work closely with external tax service providers on compliance, tax provisions, and filings
- Support M&A and debt financing initiatives by providing key accounting insight and analysis
- Collaborate with Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams on capitalizations, inter-company loans, cash settlements, and tax equity partner funding operations
- Contribute to special accounting and finance-related projects as assigned
- Ensure compliance with bank covenants and tax equity agreements, including timely submission of collateral and performance reporting
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance departments through system optimization and process refinement
- Provide strategic support and assistance to Finance leadership as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership
Our take
As one of many options in the move to decarbonize our energy grid, solar power has shot up in popularity in recent years. However, one issue that may discourage investment in solar systems is the lack of post-purchase performance management and analytics options.
This is where Omnidian steps in, with solutions for solar owners and operators - as well as investors with solar portfolios - to monitor and service their systems for maximum performance and ROI. A key component of the company's offering is in predictive, rather than reactive, maintenance, which is proven to reduce costs. It also supplies a performance guarantee where Omnidian will cover the shortfall if a system generates less than 95% of its forecasted annual energy.
With its rather unique approach to the solar market, Omnidian has gained a lot of attention and investment thus far and has been steadily expanding its operations since founding in 2015. Funding in 2023 will support further technical innovation; with plans to provide improved transparency into portfolio performance, job site status, and active remediations to clients. A B Corp certification lends it further credence as a trusted solar solution.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Apr 2025
$87m
SERIES C
Oct 2023
$25m
LATE VC
Total funding: $169.2m
Company benefits
- Generous time off
- Flexible hours
- 401k
- Paid parental leave
- Stock options
- Education reimbursement
Company HQ
Central Business District, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Mark Liffmann
(CEO & Co-Founder)Member of the Board of Advisors for TUUSSO Energy. Was Director of the E2 Pacific Northwest Chapter of Environmental Entrepreneurs, and VP of Sales, Marketing and Business Development at Clean Power Research.
David Kenny
(COO & Co-Founder)Former Senior Director of Fleet Operations for Sunrun. Was Director of Project Development at Metrus Energy and Associate in Project Development at Fotowatio Renewable Ventures.
Ray Szylko
(CSO & Co-Founder)Was Managing Director and Advisory in Financial Services at KPMG for 6.5 years. Before that, worked as Managing Director for RS Consulting and Senior VP at Bank of the West.
Brad Davis
(CMO & Co-Founder)Former Chief Marketing Officer and EVP at Opus Bank. Was CMO for SunPower Corporation, and previously Chairman of the Board of the Retail Advertising and Marketing Association at the National Retail Federation.
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