Chief Accounting Officer

Chief Accounting Officer
Terabase Energy
United States · Remote
Full-time · Executive
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) to provide executive leadership across corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, accounting policy, and financial governance.
As a member of the executive leadership team, the Chief Accounting Officer will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and transparency of financial information while developing scalable accounting processes that support the company's continued growth within the solar energy and renewable technology sectors.
This executive will work closely with senior leadership and teams across finance, operations, engineering, project management, legal, and business development to ensure financial reporting and accounting activities remain aligned with organizational objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting leadership experience, strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting requirements within technology-driven or capital-intensive business environments.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the company's corporate accounting operations and financial reporting functions.
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and financial governance frameworks.
Ensure financial statements and accounting records are prepared accurately and in accordance with applicable U.S. GAAP requirements.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Manage general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
Oversee accounting activities related to technology development, engineering projects, equipment, and operational assets.
Evaluate revenue recognition policies and accounting treatment for technology products, service agreements, and project-related contracts.
Oversee fixed asset accounting, capitalization policies, depreciation, and cost allocation.
Partner with finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and financial performance analysis.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
Coordinate financial statement audits and manage relationships with external auditors.
Collaborate with tax advisors on tax accounting, reporting obligations, and regulatory compliance matters.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other core accounting operations.
Support accounting considerations associated with capital investments, strategic transactions, and business expansion initiatives.
Monitor accounting standards and regulatory developments affecting financial reporting.
Identify accounting risks, financial reporting challenges, and opportunities for process improvement.
Lead accounting systems modernization, financial process automation, and reporting optimization initiatives.
Develop accounting KPIs, management reporting standards, and financial control procedures.
Recruit, mentor, and lead accounting managers and finance professionals.
Provide executive leadership with accounting insights, financial reporting updates, and strategic recommendations.
Qualifications
15+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, corporate finance, or related disciplines.
Significant executive leadership experience as a Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller, Vice President of Accounting, Senior Director of Accounting, or comparable senior finance executive.
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting standards, accounting policies, and internal controls.
Experience within solar energy, renewable energy, energy technology, engineering, manufacturing, or other capital-intensive industries is highly desirable.
Demonstrated experience overseeing complex accounting operations and financial reporting processes.
Strong understanding of revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, capitalization, and project-related cost accounting.
Experience coordinating financial audits and managing external accounting and advisory relationships.
Familiarity with multi-entity accounting, financial consolidation, and intercompany reporting.
Experience implementing accounting systems, financial reporting controls, and process improvements.
Strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, organizational leadership, and executive communication skills.
Ability to manage geographically distributed accounting teams and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline

Work arrangement
Yes