[Hiring] VP of Accounting @Calibrant Energy

Role Description

We are seeking a Vice President of Accounting to build and scale the accounting and financial reporting function for a high-growth, sponsor-backed energy platform. The VP of Accounting will have full ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function, including audit, internal controls, and financial systems. This is a strategic leadership role responsible for integrating accounting with Asset Management and Project Finance, and establishing the systems, processes, and reporting infrastructure required to support the company’s next phase of growth.

The platform is actively deploying capital across battery energy storage (BESS) solutions supporting data centers and large C&I customers, requiring a finance function that can operate with institutional rigor while supporting complex, project-based investments.

Qualifications

• Brings strong leadership to drive accountability across a cross-functional finance organization
• Understands project-based economics (construction, capex tracking, ITC, etc.)
• Can interface with auditors, lenders, and tax equity investors without flinching
• Demonstrates the ability to understand complexity and translate it into structured, efficient systems and processes
• Optimized ERP and reporting systems to support growth and improve decision-making

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller role
• Prior experience in infrastructure, renewable energy, manufacturing, or project-based environments strongly preferred
• Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, SyteLine, or similar)
• Proven leadership and communication skills
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurances
• Paid time off
• Paid personal time
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday
• Paid sick time
• Company paid short term disability and long term disability
• Company paid life insurance
• 401k with a company match
• And more