Solar Landscape
Project Accountant
TLDR
Drives project-level cost forecasting and budget control, collaborating with PMs to ensure cost discipline and transparent financial visibility across initiatives.
About Us
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.
Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.
Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.
We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.
If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.
About The Role
Solar Landscape is seeking a Project Accountant to be responsible for financial oversight at the project level, with primary ownership of forecasted cost at completion (CAC/EAC) and budget integrity across assigned projects. This role partners directly with Project Managers (PMs) to develop, validate, and monitor cost forecasts on a monthly basis, while also acting as a financial control checkpoint to ensure disciplined budget adherence.
The position sits at the intersection of project execution and finance, providing structured cost visibility, enforcing budget controls, and improving project-level financial predictability.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
1. Cost at Completion (EAC/CAC) Ownership
- Own and maintain monthly Estimated/Anticipated Cost at Completion at the project level.
- Partner with Project Managers to:
- Review committed costs, actuals, and pending exposures.
- Identify forecast variances and risk areas.
- Update cost projections based on scope changes and field intelligence.
- Ensure forecast integrity through documented assumptions and variance explanations.
- Escalate material risks or budget overruns with recommended mitigation strategies.
- Support project budget setup and changes within financial systems.
- Validate that budgets are properly structured (cost codes, categories, contingencies).
- Monitor budget vs. actual vs. committed spend.
- Identify discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with PMs and Finance.
- Maintain clean budget hygiene and audit-ready documentation.
- Serve as a financial partner to the PM team to maintain cost discipline.
- Provide structured reporting on budgets vs actuals, committed costs, forecast variances.
- Flag early warning indicators of budget overrun.
- Support PMs in corrective planning (reallocations, contingency usage, cost mitigation strategies).
- Monitor PO issuance against approved budgets.
- Ensure POs align to approved cost codes and budget limits, and that proper documentation and approvals are in place.
- Identify and resolve open or stale commitments to maintain accurate committed cost reporting.
- Partner with Procurement and PMs to improve PO discipline.
- Monitor the aging of customer billings and follow up as required. Submit monthly reports on Accounts Receivable (A/R) Aging to management.
- Review project Accounts Payable (A/P) to ensure correct coding and entry.
- Process change orders, contracts, release of liens and subcontractor payment applications.
2. Budget Management & Entry
3. Budget Adherence & PM Support
4. Project Purchase Order Management
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field.
- 3–7+ years of experience in project accounting, cost management, construction finance, or project controls.
- Strong understanding of:
- Budget development and tracking
- Cost forecasting (EAC/CAC methodologies)
- Commitment accounting
- PO lifecycle management
- Advanced Excel proficiency; ERP/project accounting system experience preferred.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with project teams and finance.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and process discipline skills.
- Forecasting rigor
- Financial controls orientation
- Detail oriented
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project costing & accounting best practices
- Accuracy and reliability of monthly cost-at-completion forecasts.
- Reduction in budget overruns due to improved early detection.
- Clean PO lifecycle management (minimal stale commitments).
- Improved adherence to budget approval controls.
- Increased financial visibility for PM leadership and Finance.
Key Competencies
Performance Outcomes
Success in this role will be measured by:
Benefits and Perks
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
· Training / Professional development opportunities
· 401(k) with 4% company match
· Summer Fridays
· Flexible remote/hybrid work options
· Paid parental leave
· Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
· Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
· Medical, dental, and vision coverage
· Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
ADA Accommodation Statement
Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact us at hr@solarlandscape.com.
Benefits
Equity Compensation
401(k) with 4% company match
4-Day Workweek
Summer Fridays
Free Meals & Snacks
Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
Health Insurance
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Learning Budget
Training / Professional development opportunities
Life and disability insurance
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Remote-Friendly
Flexible remote/hybrid work options
Solar Landscape develops commercial rooftop solar installations, transforming unused roof space into efficient local power plants. We serve businesses looking to adopt clean energy solutions, making solar accessible and impactful on a national scale.
Project Accountant