Controller

Rodan Energy is a North American leader in distributed energy resources and energy intelligence, managing 1,400+ MW of flexible capacity across Ontario, NYISO, PJM, MISO, and AESO. We partner with large energy users, utilities, and grid operators to design, finance, and operate high-impact DER solutions — including asset optimization, demand response, metering, and power system engineering.

THE ROLE

The Controller is a senior finance leader responsible for the day-to-day ownership of Rodan Energy Solutions' accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities across all entities. Reporting to the Director, Finance, this role owns the end-to-end accounting cycle — including transaction processing, month-end close, consolidations, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls — while continuously improving processes, systems, and automation to support scale.

This role works closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure management reporting is built on accurate, timely, and well-supported financial data.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process across all entities, ensuring results are accurate, complete, and timely
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, subledgers, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review complex journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and accounting adjustments
• Lead balance sheet reconciliation and review processes
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules under ASPE
• Establish and manage close timelines, responsibilities, and review checkpoints

Accounting Operations

• Lead day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, and cash management
• Oversee settlement accounting and payment processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and appropriate approvals
• Review cash activity and short-term liquidity requirements to support payment execution
• Ensure accounting policies are applied consistently across entities, revenue streams, and lines of business
• Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and other stakeholders to ensure source data is complete and accurate

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across all functions
• Ensure the company remains audit-ready through strong documentation and reconciliations
• Own day-to-day compliance across Canadian and U.S. indirect tax, payroll tax, and statutory filings
• Prepare lender reporting, covenant calculations, and compliance certificates
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and control documentation

Audit, Tax & External Stakeholder Management

• Lead the annual external audit and year-end review processes end-to-end
• Coordinate Canadian and U.S. corporate tax filings with external advisors
• Act as the primary finance contact for auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and external stakeholders
• Support legal entity structure changes, intercompany arrangements, and related compliance requirements

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team with clear accountability and high execution standards
• Build role clarity, bench strength, and cross-training to reduce key-person risk
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and team development
• Foster a culture of ownership, discipline, and continuous learning

Process Improvement, Systems & Automation

• Drive continuous improvement of finance processes and workflows to reduce manual work and strengthen controls
• Lead adoption of automation, system integrations, and AI-enabled tools
• Partner on ERP and finance systems implementation, including process design, testing, and controls
• Help build a finance operating model that scales through better processes, not linear headcount growth

Business Partnership

• Partner closely with the Director, Finance and FP&A to ensure actuals are accurate and aligned to management reporting
• Provide accounting guidance on contracts, pricing structures, new products, and strategic initiatives
• Support due diligence, financing activities, acquisitions, and other special projects as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA designation required
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant controllership or senior accounting leadership
• Strong technical accounting knowledge under ASPE
• Proven experience leading month-end close, external audits, internal controls, and statutory compliance
• Strong experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidated financial reporting
• Experience with Canadian and U.S. entity accounting and cross-border tax and compliance strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with modern ERP environments, workflow tools, and process automation
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, or other operationally complex environments is an asset

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• High standards for accuracy, control, and audit readiness
• Systems-oriented — naturally inclined to automate, streamline, and improve processes
• Comfortable working hands-on in the detail while leading a function
• Clear and confident communicator across senior leadership, auditors, lenders, and non-finance stakeholders
• Proven people leader who develops talent and raises performance standards
• Thrives in fast-paced, multi-entity environments with competing priorities
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and comfortable with high accountability

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary and bonus and profit share
• Benefits package
• RRSP match

Rodan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request at any stage of the selection process. A criminal background check will be conducted as part of our hiring process.