Senior Manager - Internal Controls

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary:

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.

Job Description:

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

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 tr