Assistant Controller
Remote
Finance – Finance & Accounting /
Full-time /
Remote
About Omnidian
Omnidian, Inc. is a fast-growing Series C tech-enabled service company revolutionizing performance assurance for the distributed solar and energy storage industries. Omnidian is building a more sustainable future for the planet through our passionate teams, our innovative technology, and by creating an amazing customer experience. We are headquartered in Seattle, WA
The Job
The Assistant Controller oversees the day-to-day operations and management of the Company’s core accounting processes and staff. This includes financial reporting, payroll accounting, internal controls, and the accurate and timely recording of AR, AP, inventory, and general accounting transactions across all reporting periods.
The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in a similar role at a midsize company and a strong grasp of technical accounting, including complex transaction documentation, consolidation, partnership accounting, and fixed asset management.
This role oversees staff development, external audits, and cross-department collaboration to improve the monthly close process. The Controller will drive system and control improvements, support cost reduction efforts, and provide analytical insights related to accounting.
Success in this role requires a deep understanding of the solar industry, tax equity partnerships, and a commitment to safety, quality, profitability, and continuous improvement—all while maintaining a customer service mindset toward employees, vendors, and customers.
What You'll Do
- At Omnidian we believe in trust and autonomy. How you create an impact is ultimately up to you. Here is an outline of some of the things you’ll be doing:
- Oversee monthly accounting close and drive process improvement in this area.
- Lead and manage the monthly accounting close process, driving continuous improvements in efficiency and accuracy.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and mitigate fraud risk—particularly related to inter-company transactions, accounts payable, and credit card processing.
- Reconcile the balance sheet and key income statement accounts in the general ledger.
- Prepare consolidated trial balances across multiple entities for use in the preparation of audited financial statements.
- Apply advanced knowledge of consolidation and special purpose entity (SPE) accounting.
- Oversee and manage the external audit process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of audits across entities.
- Manage compliance with property, sales, and use tax obligations across various jurisdictions.
- Prepare and deliver financial reports for internal stakeholders, investors, and banking partners as required.
- Maintain expertise in partnership accounting and related reporting standards.
- Monitor and implement new accounting standards, ensuring timely compliance and integration into current practices.
- Manage and develop a team of 6–8 accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Oversee fixed asset management, including system implementation and reconciliation of asset records.
- Collaborate with the FP&A team to support quarterly forecasting processes.
- Partner with the Supply Chain team to coordinate inventory and cycle counts, reconciling results to the general ledger.
- Conduct technical research on complex accounting issues and prepare related documentation.
- Reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit card accounts on a regular basis.
- Work closely with external tax service providers on compliance, tax provisions, and filings.
- Support M&A and debt financing initiatives by providing key accounting insight and analysis.
- Collaborate with Tax, Legal, and Treasury teams on capitalizations, inter-company loans, cash settlements, and tax equity partner funding operations.
- Contribute to special accounting and finance-related projects as assigned.
- Ensure compliance with bank covenants and tax equity agreements, including timely submission of collateral and performance reporting.
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting and finance departments through system optimization and process refinement.
- Provide strategic support and assistance to Finance leadership as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by senior leadership.
Who You Are
- Demonstrates sound judgment and independent decision-making abilities.
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and commitment to accuracy.
- Proven managerial experience within an accounting function, with effective team leadership skills.
- Hands-on and organized, with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Customer-focused with a genuine commitment to mentoring and developing team members.
- Skilled in account reconciliation and experienced in managing year-end audit processes.
- Proficiency in Sage Intacct and NetSuite is highly preferred.
- Advanced accounting knowledge supported by strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Solid understanding of and experience with state and local tax compliance filings.
- Willingness to contribute to special financial projects and initiatives as assigned by senior leadership.
- Exceptional attention to detail, complemented by excellent analytical abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Receptive to management guidance and constructive feedback, with a collaborative approach.
- Confident in working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Adept at identifying and driving corrective actions and process improvements.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality and performance.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
- Possesses strong leadership, organizational, and team-building skills.
Experience You'll Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline; CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with prior leadership or supervisory roles.
- Public accounting experience, ideally with a Big 4 or top-tier firm, is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting standards, and financial regulations.
- Proven ability to manage complex problems, prioritize under pressure, and apply creative thinking to identify effective solutions.
- Proficient in financial reporting, analysis, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
- Experience with Google Suite and strong Excel skills required.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Willingness to complete all steps of the pre-employment screening process.
Work-Life and Culture
- Most of our roles offer the opportunity to work remotely
- If you are in the Seattle area, we offer a vibrant office space in the historic and beautiful Smith Tower, in the heart of Pioneer Square
- We prioritize applicants near one of our employee clusters and offer one or more local gatherings per year
- We provide outstanding benefits including family medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k) administration and $1k match per year and thoughtful paid time off
- We offer 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all FTE employees (birthing and non-birthing) after 1 year, and four-week paid sabbatical leave after four years
- We offer a competitive total compensation package that includes monthly health insurance premiums, bonuses and long-term stock options for every employee
- We love to lift each other up through company-wide slack channels such as #puppiesandpets, #omnidian-wellness, #praiseandbooms and #sustainablefuture
- We have affinity groups to help employees feel seen and supported, such as Rainbow Array, BIPOC, Thriving Survivors, Vets at Omnidian, Black Lights Matter and Neurospicy R Us
- We are a passionate, mission driven team that believes in collaboration, mutual respect and trust. For examples, come Discover our Story!
Grow with Us
- We mentor and invest in our employees and prioritize them for future opportunities. Check out ourInstagram reels to see a few career journey examples
- Internal candidates: Check out our advice on Internal Transfer: Job Application Process
- We’re a fast-growing startup, which means we’re constantly reinventing processes, adding new products, and asking people to use all of their skills and talents. That means there’s gonna be a lot of opportunities for you to grow, which also means you will likely be stretched in ways you’ve never experienced in a job before. If you are resilient, determined, and not afraid of a big challenge, come apply.
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Privacy
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Diversity and Inclusion
We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our customers. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to ensuring our hiring and retention practices, as well as our office culture, reflects this value.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Omnidian is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity in the workplace. We make employment decisions on the basis of merit and business need. We hire without consideration to age, ancestry, citizenship, disability, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, national origin, political activity or affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
We invite you to be part of our mission to create a workplace that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
