Sr Controller

About Bright:

At Bright we are building a global movement to spread clean energy across Mexico and beyond rapidly. Our mission is to REVERSE global warming and were starting with Mexico.

Today Bright is Mexicos #1 distributed generation solar financier (think Sunrun for the developing world starting first in Mexico). We provide a distributed solar operating system that enables us to offer cheaper electricity to homes and businesses at no upfront cost and provide energy solutions to industries. We work with our network of project financiers local installers and local distributors to satisfy the resulting demand. Weve raised funding from top investors like IFU DK (press release here) First Round Capital Y Combinator Leonardo DiCaprio Daniel Servitje the founders of Sunrun and Tesla and other top Silicon Valley firms. Like we do they believe we can grow exponentially while having fun and being one of the best places to work in solar. Some interesting data:

• From 2014 to 2023 we had a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of nearly 200%
• Weve raised over $100 M USD between equity and debt

Were fastmoving and resultsoriented; were passionate about spreading solar energy as quickly as possible while having fun doing it. We believe we have one of the industrys highest employee net promoter scores and were committed to becoming the top employers of choice in sustainability.

About the position:

We are looking for a missiondriven rising star Controller to join our finance team and lead our accounting efforts while bringing clean solar energy to Mexico! As we prepare to grow>2x each year over the next couple of years expanding and strengthening our finance team will be essential. You will play a critical role in achieving Brights goals by aligning the accounting team with the companys priorities reporting directly to our CFO and overseeing all aspects of the organizations tax planning compliance and reporting. You will also develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimize the companys tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You should have extensive experience developing tax areas in other companies have had experience migrating accounting systems successfully developing tax planning strategies and thriving in communicating with third parties and internal teams. You should be a fast and eager learner ready to soak in knowledge quickly and able to demonstrate proficiency and ability to work autonomously effectively.

Tasks

Your tasks and responsibilities will be:

• Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with Mexicos tax laws in the renewable energy sector.
• Tax Planning and Optimization: Develop taxefficient strategies for the Mexican market.
• Accounting Reporting: Oversee financial statement preparation and incorporate tax implications.
• Tax Audits and Risk Assessment: Conduct taxrelated due diligence and audits from third parties.
• Transfer Pricing: Manage transfer pricing studies and develop policies for compliance.
• Payroll Audit: Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Accounting Audits: Work closely with external auditors in audit preparation.
• Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable: Monitor collections and payments.

Requirements

Were looking for someone who:

• At least 10 years of experience in Tax Controller/ Tax Manager/ Tax Specialist/ Head of accounting and tax roles.
• Proficiency in English with concise communication skills.
• An accounting or related Law degree.
• Experience in migrating accounting systems.
• The following skills:
• Tax Compliance: Strong understanding of local state and federal tax regulations.
• Crossfunctional Collaboration: strong history of effective collaboration with finance product and software teams.
• Tax Planning and Strategy: Development of taxefficient structures and strategies.
• Risk Management: strong history of Identification and mitigation of potential tax risks.
• Data Analytics: Strong proficiency in industry best practice data analytics tools for streamlined tax processes.
• Communication and Leadership: Clear communication of complex tax issues.
• Desirable: Big 4 accounting/tax experience.

Benefits

Benefits:

• The opportunity to learn firsthand about the distributed generation regulatory scheme in Mxico while being a part of the fastestgrowing startup in the country.
• A fun highcaliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.
• Possibility to earn equity at Bright.
• Private health insurance.
• Access to costfree mental health care.
• Parental leave.
• Access to toptier mentorship programs.
• Remote work.
• Private health insurance.
• While Bright shares the same benefits many startups offer we also have a few unique ones: Directly solving one of the 21st centurys largest problems: affordable clean energy
• A measured impact daily while most startups claim to make the world a better place Bright is.
• Travel the ability to travel to Mexico and worldwide as Bright expands.
• Being part of a dynamic new industry as solar prices continue to drop the industry is rapidly changing. Bright is leading the charge.