Manager, Accounting (Project Operations)

Description

• Process improvements: Continuously improve accounting processes, systems, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that promotes continuous improvement.
• Financial leadership: Provide strategic financial guidance and direction to the organization, helping to drive sound financial decision-making.
• Technical Accounting: Reviewing complex contracts and determining appropriate accounting conclusions that align (revenue contracts, financing agreements, LLC agreements, etc.)
• Audit and Compliance: Manage external annual audits with mid-size firm.
• Financial Reporting: Ensure underlying accounting records are maintained and unaudited financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies and relevant regulations.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with controls, corporate policies, and statutory requirements in areas of responsibility.
• Accounting Close: Manage the month end, quarterly and annual close process including consolidation of all legal entities, managing inter-company transactions and eliminations.

Requirements

The Accounting Manger will oversee a team of accounting professionals responsible for the management and recordkeeping of multiple operating utility-scale renewable energy projects (solar, solar plus storage, and stand-alone storage). The ideal candidate has a verifiable track record of demonstrated successes and is willing to coach and mentor junior colleagues. This person has strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional diverse teams. In addition, this candidate should thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to shifting demands and moving timelines. Strengths include organization, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines for internal and external stakeholders.

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience managing a team.
• Prior experience with utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Demonstrated capacity to establish strong, positive, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and associated products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and Power BI).
• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience within an accounting department and/or public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting procedures.
• Demonstrated track record of working well within a team environment, taking ownership of processes and procedures.
• Prior experience with multi-entity organizational structures with varying reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and prioritize tasks effectively and work efficiently.
• 4-year degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance. Other education will be considered with adequate and applicable experience.
• Experienced with NetSuite and Blackline.
• Able to work from the office in Scottsdale, AZ Tuesday-Thursday.
• CPA license or eligible to sit for CPA exam.

Benefits

We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible Work Environment
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance