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Solarcycle

Corporate Controller

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Solarcycle

Provides cost-effective, eco-friendly recycling of solar panels to extract valuable materials for reuse in new panels

Lead accounting, treasury, and financial reporting for fast‑growing solar recycling company.
12 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Mesa, AZ
Office Full-Time
Company Size
54 Employees
Service Specialisms
Solar Panel Recycling
Solar Glass Manufacturing
Materials Recovery
Sustainability Consulting
Supply Chain Management
Sector Specialisms
Solar
Energy
Recycling
Utilities
Manufacturing
Role

Description

financial reporting
internal controls
audit liaison
tax returns
accounting ops
budget planning
  • Accurate and timely production of all financial reporting
  • Develop and drive the adoption of best practices in common processes and systems across the company
  • Collaborate closely within management team to provide transaction details and data support for financial analysis and decision making
  • Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
  • Primary day to day contact for financial statement audit
  • Manage the submission of income, property, franchise, sales and other tax returns
  • Develop relationships and work closely with both internal and external stakeholders including the larger finance team, business leaders, senior management and auditors to ensure communication of critical issues in a timely manner
  • Responsible for accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes and preparation of internal and external financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Build a team of in-house employees and contractors to help manage the accounting and finance functions
  • Lead the development of processes to support growing operations
  • Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances
  • Prepare investor and board reports related to financial performance and analysis
  • Manage all essential accounting functions including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Treasury and Cash Management, and Tax, including supporting international growth and expansion
  • Oversee quarterly and annual budget and planning
  • Oversee Information Technology needs and infrastructure
  • Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
  • Perform analytical review of all financial statements including balance sheet analysis, income statement actuals vs plan, and cash flow actuals vs projections

Requirements

10+ years
cpa
gaap
fp&a
controller
audit
  • Credibility, ethical, full disclosure and clean financial history
  • 10+ years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector
  • Experience in private and public accounting sectors is preferred but not required
  • Experience in a fast-paced organization with ability to adapt to and work in a fast growth-oriented and rapidly changing environment
  • Exceptional work ethic with a great attitude to work hard, have fun and make the world a better place
  • Experience with audit process and interaction with outside auditors
  • 2+ years in a position equivalent to a controller or higher responsibilities, preferably for a manufacturing, solar and/or recycling company
  • Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
  • Confidential, understands the ethical standards of a CPA
  • Good GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
  • Financial Planning and Analysis experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning, a strong plus
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over same
  • Ability to operate with substantial latitude in a fast-paced environment
  • Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Company

Overview

  • SOLARCYCLE is a tech-driven solar system recycling company founded in 2022 by experts in solar technology, recycling, and sustainability.
  • The company has raised a total of $69.73 million in funding, including a $31.63 million Series B round in August 2024.
  • SOLARCYCLE operates recycling facilities in Odessa, Texas and Mesa, Arizona, with plans for a new facility in Cedartown, Georgia.
  • The company's proprietary technology can extract up to 95% of valuable materials from used solar panels, including silver, silicon, copper, and aluminum.
  • SOLARCYCLE is investing $344 million in a solar glass manufacturing facility in Cedartown, Georgia, which will be operational in 2026 and capable of producing 5-6 GW of solar glass annually.
  • The company has partnerships with major solar firms like Sunrun, Silicon Ranch, DEPCOM Power, SOLV Energy, NovaSource, Greentech Renewables, and Forum Energy Partners.
  • SOLARCYCLE's recycling model helps recover approximately 95% of solar panel value, which can be returned to the supply chain for new panel manufacturing.
  • The company installed a 500-kW solar system at its Odessa recycling facility using nearly 1,000 decommissioned panels from utility-scale and residential projects.
  • SOLARCYCLE aims to have the capacity to recycle one million solar panels per year by the end of 2023.
  • The company is working with the Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to optimize recovery processes and develop new solutions for recycling solar materials.

Culture + Values

  • Commitment to sustainability and building a circular economy for solar and renewables
  • Focus on innovation and technological advancement in solar recycling
  • Customer-centric approach with emphasis on providing exceptional service and support
  • Dedication to environmental stewardship and reducing carbon footprint
  • Collaborative mindset, valuing partnerships within the solar industry
  • Emphasis on research and development to improve recycling processes
  • Prioritization of transparency and integrity in business practices
  • Commitment to creating green jobs and supporting local communities
  • Drive to make solar energy more accessible and affordable
  • Continuous pursuit of efficiency and cost-effectiveness in recycling solutions

Environment + Sustainability

  • SOLARCYCLE aims to maximize solar sustainability through low-cost, eco-friendly recycling of retiring solar panels
  • Proprietary technology extracts 95% of valuable materials from recycled panels, including silver, silicon, copper, aluminum, and glass
  • Partnered with major solar companies like Sunrun, Silicon Ranch, DEPCOM Power, and others to recycle their solar systems
  • Opened advanced solar recycling facility in Odessa, Texas in 2022, capable of processing 1 million panels per year
  • Received $1.5M DOE grant to research higher-quality metal recovery from recycled panels
  • Aims to meet 25-30% of US solar manufacturing needs with recycled materials by 2040
  • Collaborating with NREL to optimize recovery processes and develop new solutions for material recycling
  • Provides environmental analysis reports to clients showing benefits of panel recycling
  • Estimates recycling each panel avoids 97 pounds of CO2 emissions
  • Planning $344 million solar recycling plant in Georgia to produce glass for 5-6 GW of solar panels annually
  • Charges $18 per panel for recycling, aiming to reduce costs with greater scale
  • No specific net-zero target date mentioned, focus is on enabling circular economy for solar industry

Inclusion & Diversity

  • Founded by experts in solar technology, recycling and sustainability
  • Leadership team includes three co-founders
  • Partners with leading solar companies across the industry
  • Offers internship opportunities
  • Works with Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  • Collaborates with partners to optimize recovery processes
  • Develops new solutions to recover valuable materials from solar modules
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