This team is a savvy bunch who handle the core accounting & finance responsibilities within our client’s organization. As a member of this company, you know your accounting principles and the full accounting process end-to-end. You’ll advise on financial reports required by governmental regulations, and you’ll review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports—and all this sounds like fun to you. Every day’s a new challenge, and you’re continually looking for ways to help them get better at what they do, in the most efficient way possible. A team player at heart, you collaborate with leadership, advocate best practices, and roll up your sleeves to pitch in when it’s all hands on deck. You move fast while keeping your attention to detail, and you tap into your problem-solving skills to support business objectives.

This organization is arguably the best when it comes to driving innovation for renewable power generation, energy finance, and environmentally conscious community programs. It operates every step of its business—from development and construction through deployment—which empowers individuals to live sustainably while paying less. As a Senior Accounting Associate, you’d be joining a diverse group of uniquely talented professionals with renewable energy and technology expertise that’s supported by incredibly strong leadership. This position reports directly to the company’s VP & Controller.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting & finance related functions for all legal entities in a robust portfolio of energy assets.

• Ensure IFRS & GAAP Financial Reporting at the Portfolio level, and ensure compliance with Tax Equity, Lenders, and Parent-level reporting.

• Conduct Portfolio-level analysis, comparing actual results to prior year and budget.

• Provide support for Portfolio-level audits; assist in drafting footnotes for audited financials.

• Coordinate with the Commercial Asset Management and Operations & Maintenance teams on the company’s operational activities.

• Review Portfolio-level invoice accounting and monthly pay runs (AP aging, AR aging, etc).

• Review AR invoices before issuance to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.

• Support Portfolio-level cash activities, including contributions, distributions, inter-company settlements, and debt service.

• Provide Tax support, assist in the preparation of HLBV & tax returns.

• Understand all major contracts for portfolios and the related accounting considerations.

• Document key significant transactions in accounting memos.

• Provide accounting support for budgets, tracking models, etc.

• Become cross-trained in other areas of the Department as necessary and willingly work in different areas as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 3+ years of public and/or corporate accounting experience.

• BA/BS in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Excellent verbal and written communication, experience presenting analyses to management, and ability to drive key initiatives.

• Ability to comfortably interact with senior-level client personnel, including supporting the preparation of and participating in executive briefings.

Preferred qualifications:

• Big Four Public Accounting Experience a plus.

• CPA license and/or progress toward the certification.

• Experience in a Renewable Energy, Commercial Real Estate, or Technology environment is a plus.

• Desire and passion for learning, professional growth, and development.