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title: 'Financial Controller at GridUnity'
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# Financial Controller at GridUnity 

- **Company:** GridUnity 
- **Location:** Remote
- **Compensation:** $165k–$215k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-11-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/gridunity/e95d065d-e46c-426a-ad0d-551265b0732f

## Job description

## WHO WE ARE

GridUnity is the industry leader in interconnection life cycle management, delivering cutting-edge software solutions that eliminate bottlenecks in the interconnection process and accelerate the transition to a more affordable, sustainable, and resilient energy future.

## Our Mission

We unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid. GridUnity is a trusted partner to leading utilities, grid operators, and policymakers. Our technology solutions tackle the interconnection queue backlog by significantly reducing processing times. Whether cutting transmission interconnection timelines from years to months or enabling distribution applications to be processed within a day, we help accelerate energy projects at every scale. Our Vision Energizing the planet with a faster, smarter, and more sustainable grid.

Position Overview GridUnity is seeking a full-time Financial Controller with strong expertise in government grant management and SaaS business models. This role will be responsible for the Department of Energy Grant reporting & invoicing, monthly financial close, bookkeeping, GAAP accounting, ASC 606 compliance, reporting, and tax planning while ensuring our SaaS operations scale efficiently.

Primary Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting

- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and monitor budgets, BVA, forecasts, and financial models aligned with business objectives.
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and expense optimization.
- Manage revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606. SaaS Business Finance
- Monitor and report on key SaaS metrics, including ARR, NRR, LTV, and CAC.
- Implement scalable financial processes to support SaaS revenue growth.
- Collaborate with other departments to align financial goals with business objectives. Government Grant Management
- Oversee financial administration and compliance for DOE funded projects.
- Establish and run all cost accounting policies to ensure seamless DOE invoicing
- Track spending and manage grant reporting to ensure alignment with requirements.
- Coordinate with project managers to ensure grant milestones and deadlines are met.
- Prepare detailed reports for funders and external auditors. Compliance, Audit & Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and grant-related policies.
- Manage external audits and maintain the integrity of financial records.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial assets.

## Team Leadership & Collaboration

- Report directly to the CFO
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to support business objectives.
- Build and maintain relationships with external partners (auditors, consultants, and grant administrators).

## Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA and/or MBA preferred).
- Must have experience managing government grants and compliance reporting.
- 7+ years of experience in financial management, including SaaS business finance.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, SaaS revenue models, and financial metrics.
- Proficiency with financial software and ERP systems (QuickBooks Online).
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

## OUR CULTURE

We are a lean, fast-moving team that values bold thinking, reliability, and continuous learning. We operate with radical transparency, embrace scrappiness, and build solutions that anticipate customer needs. We also believe work should be fun and fulfilling — what we call “funfillment.” The right candidate is energized by working in a scaling, mission-driven company where they can shape processes, wear multiple hats, and grow alongside the business.

## BENEFITS/PERKS

- Competitive compensation packages that recognize your expertise and contributions
- Remote-first culture that provides flexibility and balance
- Professional development opportunities, including training, mentorship, and career pathing
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
- Short- and long-term disability and basic life insurance at no cost to you
- 401(k) plan with a 4% match to help secure your future
- Flexible PTO and a supportive work culture that values balance
- Mission-driven work with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector

## ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENT

This position may involve access to data and systems subject to U.S. critical infrastructure protection regulations. Accordingly, this role is restricted to individuals who qualify as “U.S. persons,” defined by federal law as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), asylees, or refugees.

## OUR COMMITMENT TO APPLICANTS

GridUnity is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, arrest and conviction record, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, supported, and able to bring their authentic self to work. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please email careers@gridunity.com. For your security, all official communication from GridUnity will only come from email addresses ending in @[gridunity.com](http://gridunity.com).

## About GridUnity 

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: GridUnity provides a SaaS platform that streamlines and automates the end-to-end interconnection lifecycle for utilities, grid operators, and renewable energy developers to accelerate energy project approvals.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Growth Stage)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2010
- **Founders**: Not publicly listed on primary sources.

## Core Business
- **Industry**: Energy Technology (Grid Modernization / Software Development)
- **Target Customers**: B2B; Enterprise. Specifically utilities (Investor-Owned, Public, & Cooperative), Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), Transmission Owners, and renewable energy developers.
- **Mission**: To unite all grid interconnection stakeholders on a single platform that converts centralized data into actionable intelligence and accelerates the transition to a reliable, sustainable, and cost-efficient electric grid. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **GridUnity Platform (SaaS)**: The flagship offering provides an "interconnection life cycle management" system. It handles application intake, study management, engineering automation, near real-time data sharing, and cost allocation. It is designed to be configurable and integrates with existing enterprise systems via APIs. The platform aims to reduce transmission interconnection timelines from years to months and process distribution applications within a day. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of approximately **$49.5 million**. The largest known transaction is a $49.5M grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program (announced October 2024). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridunity)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
    - **U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)** – GRIP Awardee for grid modernization and AI.
    - **National Laboratories** – Collaborating on grid resilience and predictive analytics.
    - Their customers serve over **50% of the U.S. population**. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Headcount Growth**: 61 employees, representing a **29.3% year-over-year increase** (+17 people). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridunity)
    - **LinkedIn Following**: 2,555 followers, with yearly growth of 58.3%.
    - **Industry Recognition**: Named a Power & Utilities Tech Pioneer 2024 by Darcy Partners. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/about)
    - **R&D Investment**: A five-year R&D strategy focused on AI, automation, and predictive analytics, supported by DOE funding.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Single System of Record**: Positioned as the only solution that integrates customer engagement, engineering automation, and infrastructure management into one unified platform. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/about)
- **Data-Driven Transparency**: Replaces siloed, manual processes with near real-time data sharing, reducing disputes and accelerating cost allocation—solving a core data problem in grid interconnection.
- **Security & Compliance**: Platform is built with advanced encryption, access controls, and compliance with **NIST 800-171 & SOC 2 Type II** standards. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/)
- **Integration-Ready**: API-first design that works with existing enterprise systems, avoiding costly "rip-and-replace." [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Automation & AI**: Deep investment in AI and predictive analytics to further reduce processing times and automate complex manual processes.
- **Accelerating Deployment**: The core focus is helping customers overcome the massive interconnection backlog to meet rising electricity demand and integrate new energy sources faster.
- **Grid Modernization**: Acting as a key partner for utilities and grid operators navigating evolving federal and state regulatory requirements.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-First Culture**: The company explicitly states a "remote-first work environment" that provides flexibility. [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/careers)
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees work on a critical infrastructure problem—accelerating the clean energy transition and modernizing the electric grid. The company slogan includes "Funfillment."
- **Benefits**: Offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance starting day one, short & long-term disability, basic life insurance, a **401(k) with a 4% match starting day one**, flexible PTO, and professional development resources (mentorship, training, career pathing). [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/careers)
- **Team & Growth**: A growing team (nearly 30% YoY headcount growth) with a strong technical core (39% of staff in technical roles) and over 80% of employees in the US (with presence in Brazil). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridunity)
- **Culture Values**: Emphasizes "radical transparency," "customer-centric innovation & agility," "boldness & reliability," and "continuous learning." [gridunity.com](https://www.gridunity.com/careers)

## Sources
1. [gridunity.com - Company Homepage](https://www.gridunity.com/)
2. [gridunity.com - About Page](https://www.gridunity.com/about)
3. [gridunity.com - Careers Page](https://www.gridunity.com/careers)
4. [linkedin.com - GridUnity Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/gridunity)
5. [cbinsights.com - GridUnity Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/gridunity)

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