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Bernhard

Fault detection, analytics, dashboards for buildings

Vice President Corporate Controller

Full-TimeDeadline 10/6/27
No salary listed
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Bachelor's, Master's, MBA
Baton Rouge, LA, USA
In PersonTravel to job sites or office locations is 0–5%.
AccountingFinancial Accounting

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting, Finance, or a related area.
  • CPA is required.
  • At least 10 years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance.
  • Strong cost accounting knowledge and experience.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to analyze information and solve problems.
  • Strong interpersonal, team, verbal and written communication, relationship, collaboration, leadership, and management skills.
  • Ability to deliver results and drive change to improve performance, services, and outcomes.
  • Detail-oriented approach and willingness to manage ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Knowledge of the industry and the Company's competitors.
  • Ability to multitask and perform duties outside the scope of work when necessary.
  • Ability to perform work involving repetitive wrist, hand, or finger motions; work in a noisy environment; and handle light to heavy objects weighing 20–100 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute strategies and standards for accounting policy, financial reporting, general ledger maintenance, budgeting, financial systems, and controls.
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes and coordinate preparation of financial statements and filings in compliance with GAAP.
  • Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and present findings to executive leadership for decision-making and planning.
  • Develop internal controls and oversee audits of policies and procedures to preserve organizational assets.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions.
  • Evaluate U.S. accounting standards and record project-related transactions in compliance with GAAP guidance and company policies.
  • Assess accounting requirements and objectives, determine proper accounting treatment and business implications, and communicate with stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.
  • Directly supervise general ledger functions for profit recognition and consolidation across multiple-entity construction specialty contracting companies operating in multiple states.
  • Oversee the Consolidation Accounting team and directly supervise staff, managing an organizational structure to achieve departmental goals and objectives.
  • Supervise and review general ledger entries and reconciliations related to Integrated Solution Projects.
  • Direct accounting transaction recording, timely account reconciliation preparation and validation, and resolution of reconciliation issues and exceptions.
  • Review and improve accounting procedures and internal controls.
  • Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual profit recognition and consolidation accounting close processes and assist with coordinating GAAP-compliant financial statement preparation.
  • Assist in issuing timely and complete monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Review internal and external reports, schedules, and statements.
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures and ensure deliverables comply with current accounting standards.
  • Interpret accounting reports and implement changes to improve reporting, accounting processes, and procedures.
  • Provide timely, accurate, and meaningful information to support executive management decisions.
  • Respond to management, internal and external auditor, and other inquiries regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
  • Compile yearly audit schedules and assist the Senior Director of Financial Reporting with audits.
  • Assist in managing relationships with independent auditors.
  • Comply with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and assist the Senior Director of Financial Reporting with tax filings.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working for a Big Four accounting firm and/or experience in the construction industry.
  • CMA, CFMA, or MBA credential; construction or engineering industry experience.

About the company

BuildingFit is a Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD), analytics and visualization platform for buildings. It ingests large amounts of data from sources like building automation systems (BAS) and smart IoT devices to generate actionable insights. Its core product provides analytics, key performance indicators (KPIs), automated reports, and interactive dashboards to help operators prioritize daily tasks, minimize energy waste, and cut costs, while improving energy efficiency, reliability, comfort, and safety. Unlike systems that only present data, BuildingFit combines data integration with fault detection and ongoing analytics to turn raw measurements into prioritized actions. The goal is to make commercial and institutional buildings more energy-efficient, reliable, comfortable, and safe by enabling data-driven operations and cost savings.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Salt Lake City, Utah

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • August 31, 2026 Revenew acquisition expands Bernhard into contract compliance and profit recovery.
  • January 20, 2026 Rochester Regional Health deal added $143.8 million of long-duration EaaS revenue.
  • August 2026 closes on New Mexico Gas and Bowman signal aggressive platform expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Bowman’s August 2026 acquisition triggered shareholder investigations over price and process.
  • Cleco and New Mexico Gas need regulatory approvals; utility closings routinely slip for quarters.
  • A capital-market freeze would choke Bernhard’s acquisition-driven utility roll-up and strangle growth.

What makes Bernhard unique

  • May 2025 ENFRA rebrand sharpened Bernhard’s vertically integrated Energy-as-a-Service model.
  • Bernhard combines development, financing, construction, operations, and asset management under one contract.
  • Healthcare clients like Adventist and Rochester buy guaranteed savings, resilience, and emissions cuts.

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Company News

ROI-NJ
Apr 23rd, 2024
Why National Solar Ceo Says New Jersey Does It Right

Bernhard’s Tinsley says policies, spirit of cooperation and governor’s support make N.J. ideal spot for his Energy-as-a-Service solar modelBernhard’s Ed Tinsley brings the Southern style and charm you’d expect from a CEO who works out of Little Rock, Arkansas. It’s a personality that has helped him quickly embrace John Calipari, the formerly hated Kentucky men’s basketball coach who is now viewed as a savior for the state’s flagship university.He’s always looking to support a winning play.It’s why, when it comes to the solar business, Tinsley said he is all-in on New Jersey and the Northeast.Tinsley said as much following the announcement last week that Bernhard will partner with Hackensack Meridian Health on a 30-year, $134 million Energy-as-a-Service project that will put 50,000 solar panels on the system’s 18 hospitals, making HMH the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country.“I love New Jersey,” he said. “Gov. (Phil) Murphy’s policies changed the game for us here.”The game is having Corporate America be a leader in the use of renewable energy. And, while that seems easy — “All you need are building tops and sunlight,” Tinsley said — Tinsley acknowledges there are challenges.###New Jersey is making it easier for Bernhard to overcome them, Tinsley said

PR Newswire
Apr 19th, 2024
Bernhard And Hackensack Meridian Health Forge A Transformative 30-Year Energy Partnership, Hmh Hospitals To Be Largest Renewable Energy Not-For-Profit Healthcare Provider In The United States

NEW ORLEANS and EDISON, N.J., April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard, one of America's largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, announced a groundbreaking 30-year Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH), New Jersey's largest health network.Hackensack Meridian Health, a healthcare powerhouse operating 18 hospitals across eight counties, with nearly 4,000 licensed beds and a workforce of approximately 35,000 employees and 6,500 physicians, is set to own the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit healthcare provider in the U.S., thanks to this pioneering collaboration. Nearly 98 percent of the project scope is solar and battery storage, including 50,000 solar panels manufactured in the USA.The 30-year agreement encompasses $134 million in infrastructure improvements, a 10 percent reduction in carbon emissions, a 25 percent decrease in purchased electricity, and 33 percent guaranteed energy savings. This project solidifies Hackensack Meridian Health's dedication to remaining the largest, most comprehensive, and truly integrated healthcare network in New Jersey, offering innovative research, life-enhancing care, and a complete range of medical services."This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable healthcare practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health's unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability," said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health.Bernhard, with more than 100 years of energy and infrastructure project experience, stands as the largest turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solutions provider in North America. The company combines development, financing, design, construction, and operations to offer comprehensive solutions that reduce energy use, risk, and cost for clients across various sectors, including healthcare, higher education, commercial, and specialty markets."Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability," stated Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley.Hackensack Meridian Health is already a leader in sustainability, an effort that began more than a decade ago. Four of its hospitals were the first in the country to earn the Joint Commission's Sustainable Healthcare Certification earlier this year

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Why Hmh’S Big Move On Solar Could Be (And Should Be) Beginning Of Big Push In New Jersey

Health System’s 50K panel project, which comes with significant savings to the bottom line, could be model for others — in all sectorsThe numbers surrounding Hackensack Meridian Health’s transformative renewable energy partnership that it announced with Bernhard on Friday morning are incredible.Consider this about the 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project:The $134 million project (much of which will be paid by state and federal programs) will be the largest solar and battery storage system of any health provider in the U.S.;The initiative comes with a promised 10% reduction in carbon emissions, 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings;The build will create hundreds of union jobs that will be needed to install the 50,000 American-made panels on 18 buildings throughout the HMH system.Now realize this: The number of other potential projects in the state is huge.Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Bob Garrett said he is thrilled HMH is leading the way on renewable energy in the health care space — he feels large systems have an obligation to do so. And he said he’s hopeful that HMH’s efforts will be a model for others.“Today, improving health care extends far beyond developing great breakthrough treatments and embracing advanced technology, or even making care more convenient,” he said. “We understand that, if we truly want to make a difference, we need to address all the factors that impact health, which includes creating a healthier planet.”Hackensack officials said the installation of the panels — which will begin at Hackensack University Medical Center — likely will take three years to be completed. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Christine Guhl-Sadovy said she hopes other large users across the state of New Jersey will understand the potential impact a project such as this could have — on their carbon emissions and their bottom line.“I think as this project comes to fruition, it will demonstrate to other particularly large users the significant cost savings,” she said. “We’re so thrilled that Hackensack Meridian is taking advantage of the federal incentives to invest in clean energy and reducing their carbon emissions — that’s really important. But, for a large energy user like this, this type of project will help them save hundreds of thousands of dollars on their energy bills every year.”The impact on the state and national economy doesn’t end there, Guhl-Sadovy said.“We hope that everyone would be for all of our clean energy initiatives because they are so good, not just for the environment, but for New Jersey and economic development,” she said “But, with this project, we’re talking about American jobs, American manufacturing, local labor, cost savings and significant greenhouse gas reductions

ROI-NJ
Apr 19th, 2024
Hmh To Announce Transformative Renewable Energy Initiative That Will Place 50K Solar Panels On Its 18 Hospitals

30-year partnership with Bernhard will make HMH the largest solar and battery storage system of any health care provider in U.S.Hackensack Meridian Health will announce later Friday at its flagship hospital the largest solar and battery energy storage system of any not-for-profit health care provider in the country, a $134 million infrastructure project that will eventually install 50,000 solar panels throughout the system’s 18 hospitals.The 30-year Energy-as-a-Service project, which HMH is undertaking with Louisiana-based Bernhard, one of the country’s largest privately-owned infrastructure firms, will be unveiled at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack.The project, which will begin immediately, aims to be completed in three years. And it will come at great value: $50 million of the cost will come from tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act, with the rest being absorbed by Bernhard.When it’s fully functioning, HMH CEO Bob Garrett said, the initiative will result in a 10% reduction in carbon emissions, a 25% decrease in purchased electricity and 33% guaranteed energy savings — all while reaffirming that HMH is a leader in sustainability in all sectors, but, especially, health care.“This partnership marks a significant milestone in sustainable health care practices and underscores Hackensack Meridian Health’s unwavering commitment to energy resilience and environmental sustainability,” he said.Garrett said the benefits of the project on the planet will be extensive, as it addresses an issue that many may not be aware of: The health care industry is one of the greatest emitters of carbon. In its entirety (health systems, providers, pharmaceutical companies) health care is estimated to produce approximately 9% of the nation’s carbon — more than even the aviation industry.“I don’t think a lot of people appreciate that,” he said. “We need to step up. We need to take the lead and do our part.”HMH, Garrett said, has a goal to cut its emissions in half by the year 2030 — and be carbon-neutral by the year 2050.“This partnership with Bernhard is the first big step toward meeting those goals,” he said.Bernhard CEO Ed Tinsley said the firm is happy to do its part.“Bernhard is proud to embark on this transformative journey with Hackensack Meridian Health, utilizing our expertise to deliver a turnkey Energy-as-a-Service solution that will not only enhance operational efficiency, but also contribute significantly to environmental sustainability,” he said.The initiative also was cheered by the state Board of Public Utilities, the Department of Environmental Protection and, of course, Gov. Phil Murphy.“This partnership puts Hackensack Meridian Health on course to meet critical sustainability and energy resilience goals — complementing the state’s initiatives to invest in renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint,” Murphy said