Senior Manager - Internal Controls

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Manager, Internal Controls to lead and enhance our internal control environment in a complex, project-based construction environment. This role is responsible for designing and scaling a SOX-compliant internal control framework that supports decentralized field operations, long-term contracts, job costs, procurement and revenue recognition.

As a newly public company operating in the renewable infrastructure and construction industry, SOLV requires a control leader who understands both technical accounting and operational realities. This role partners closely with Finance, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, IT, Executive Leadership and Internal and External Audit to ensure strong governance while enabling business execution. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with deep knowledge of SOX 404 compliance, control design and documentation, and audit coordination. This role requires strong project management skills, business partnership capabilities, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving public company environment.

This role is is based full-time in our office in Edison, NJ. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

SOX & Internal Controls Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, documentation, and ongoing enhancement of SOLV's SOX 404 internal control framework across corporate and field operations.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure appropriate scoping of financial reporting controls, with emphasis on:
  • Revenue recognition (percentage-of-completion / ASC 606)
  • Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting
  • Job cost accounting and forecasting
  • Change orders and claims
  • Procurement and subcontractor management
  • Inventory, equipment, and fixed assets
• Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness; identify gaps and drive remediation efforts.
• Maintain comprehensive process narratives, flowcharts, and risk/control matrices (RCMs).
• Ensure controls are scalable and aligned with business growth and system changes.

Audit Coordination & Compliance

• Serve as the primary liaison between External Auditors, Internal Audit, and business process owners.
• Manage and coordinate all external auditor documentation requests (PBC lists) across corporate teams and field operations, ensuring timely and accurate responses.
• Facilitate walkthroughs, testing support, and evidence gathering for project accounting, field cost controls, and corporate processes.
• Proactively manage audit timelines and address issues to prevent delays.
• Track control deficiencies, lead root cause analysis, and oversee sustainable remediation.

Business Partnership & Advisory

• Partner with Finance, Accounting, Operations, Procurement and IT to provide practical internal control guidance.
• Advise on control implications of new systems, processes, and business initiatives.
• Support the business in designing and implementing effective remediation plans.
• Provide training and education to process owners on internal control responsibilities and documentation expectations.

Continuous Improvement & Governance

• Enhance internal control processes through automation, standardization, and efficiency initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and reporting for management and the Audit Committee.
• Support preparation of quarterly and annual certifications.
• Stay current on evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; (CPA required).
• 8+ years of experience in public accounting and/or industry, with strong SOX experience.
• Experience in publicly traded construction, engineering, infrastructure or project-based industries strongly preferred, including understanding of:
  • Percentage-of-completion revenue recognition
  • Job cost accounting and WIP processes
  • Change order management
  • Subcontractor and procurement controls
• Experience in a newly public or high-growth company environment.
• Strong understanding of SOX 404, COSO framework, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing external auditor relationships.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with ERP systems and control automation tools preferred.
• Strategic thinker with strong execution focus.
• Collaborative and business-oriented mindset, with an ability to balance compliance rigor with operational practicality.
• High attention to detail and accountability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range

$139,821 - $171,281

Pay Rate Type

Salary

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.