Controller

Job Title: Controller

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: Director, Operations

Overview

Aligned Climate Capital LLC (Aligned) is an asset manager that believes the global clean energy transition is creating a $50 trillion market opportunity. Founded in 2019, Aligned is a dynamic and mission-driven firm that invests exclusively in the companies and real assets that are accelerating clean energy deployment and decarbonizing the global economy. It is seeking candidates who are self-motivated, innovative, and committed to using financial tools to accelerate the clean energy transition.

The Controller will lead all of Aligned’s financial operations including financial reporting, accounting, tax, audit, and bookkeeping. It is an exciting opportunity to shape the financial operations of a growing, impact-driven investment fund.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Controller will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage the financial and accounting operations and books for Aligned’s entities.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for investors, lenders, and the internal team.
• Manage annual tax and financial accounting reporting cycle with outside accountants and auditors.
• Ensure that Aligned maintains best-in-class financial and accounting policies and procedures for a firm of its size.
• Maintain working relationship with Aligned’s accounting firm.
• Oversee the work of Aligned’s Accountant (a full-time employee), including the setup of Accounts Payments for payment, monitoring of Accounts Receivable, and bookkeeping.
• Work with Aligned’s fund administrator to support investor reporting, capital calls, and distributions.
• Evaluate and continually improve our financial processes.
• Manage our accounting IT systems, including Intuit Enterprise Suite.
• Oversee payroll execution.
• Ensure strong documentation of standard procedures and accounting policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in accounting.
• Prior experience in partnership accounting for investment funds.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in asset management desirable but not required.
• Proven analytical skill. Financial modeling skill desirable but not required.
• Experience in renewable energy, energy, or real estate desirable but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and fluency in quantitative, written, and verbal communications.
• Proven ability to work across teams and functions.

Compensation

• Salary between $150,000 – $170,000+ commensurate with experience
• Eligibility for annual bonus
• Eligibility to participate in carried interest in future funds
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]