Senior Director, Assistant Controller - Solect Energy

Overview

Solect Energy is a leading provider of solar and energy storage solutions for businesses, schools, cities, towns, and nonprofits in the Northeast, with over 800 installed projects totaling more than 160 MW. With a team of experts in development, technology, policy, incentives, and financing, we offer a comprehensive approach to help our clients reduce energy costs and maximize their solar and storage investments. Our Operations & Maintenance team serves more than 700 customers, maintaining a 99% renewal rate each year. Based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, Solect is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pattern Energy Group.

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting for multiple entities. This position is responsible for bi‑weekly and monthly payroll, month‑end close activities, financial reconciliations, AP and cash oversight and compliance reporting across multiple jurisdictions. The ideal candidate brings strong GAAP expertise, experience in multi‑entity environments, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Accounting

• Prepare payroll analysis for payroll group, including prevailing wage, commissions, draws, bonuses, and services labor.
• Process bi‑weekly payroll journal entries (payroll, tax, PTO, incentives, HSA / 401k, commissions).
• Prepare monthly payroll accruals using ADP and Salesforce data.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and uploads.

Accounts Payable & Cash Management

SREC (solar renewable energy credits) Processing & Reconciliation

Journal Entries & Month‑End Close

Corporate Reporting

Prepare and submit monthly financial reporting packages, including :

Compliance & Regulatory Filings

Entity Compliance

State Compliance

Payroll Compliance

Local Compliance

Financial Operations Support

Cross‑Functional & Departmental Support

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $125,000 - $145,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full‑time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k) / RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

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