Chief Financial Officer - Controller

The Company

Solar States is a for profit construction company installing both commercial and residential solar systems primarily in the tri-state area around Philadelphia. Solar States is a certified B Corp business that balances profit with purpose, operating under verified standards that prioritize people, planet, and transparency. The Company’s broader mission is to provide training and education programs to create solar system installer and other jobs for residents of Philadelphia.

Position Summary

Solar States is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company's financial strategy, planning, reporting, and day-to-day financial management. The CFO will ensure leadership has accurate, timely financial information to make informed decisions, manage cash flow, meet financial obligations, and support sustainable growth across the company's business operations.

The CFO will oversee financial planning and analysis, accounting, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, budgeting, financial controls, and financial reporting. This individual will work closely with the CEO and leadership team to strengthen financial systems, improve accountability, identify financial risks, and align company resources with business priorities.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on, able to establish a long-term financial direction while addressing immediate cash flow needs, outstanding receivables, vendor obligations, and operational reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Required

● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

● Significant progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial leadership, including responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash management.

● Demonstrated experience managing accounts receivable, accounts payable, working capital, and cash flow in an operating business.

● Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial compliance.

● Experience developing budgets, financial forecasts, and management reporting.

● Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate it clearly to non-financial leaders.

● Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing priorities.

● Experience improving financial processes, systems, and reporting practices.

● Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and sound judgment.

Preferred

● CPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced qualification.

● Experience in construction, solar, electrical contracting, project-based services, or another business with material costs, labor costs, and project-level profitability.

● Experience with job costing, project accounting, and contract billing.

● Experience in a growing small or midsize business where the finance leader must be both strategic and hands-on.

● Experience with grant accounting, restricted funding, workforce development programs, or nonprofit financial compliance, where applicable.

● Experience overseeing external accounting firms, fractional CFOs, consultants, or outsourced bookkeeping services.

● Familiarity with accounting and payroll platforms used by small and midsize businesses.

Base Salary $130,000 – $150,000 based on experience

Solar States offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including base salary and performance-based incentives tied to revenue and profit targets. Solar States also shares profits with employees depending upon company and individual performance. Solar States is a Certified B-Corp and employees are expected to understand and embrace how and why B-Corps are different from conventional corporations.

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person