Company:
We are currently retained by a highly successful, acquisition-oriented company in their search for a bright, high-potential Senior Accountant. This organization is in the alternative energy sector and is backed by a prestigious private-equity firm with over $150B in AUM. They are well positioned for continued and rapid growth, with an impressive executive management team that is entrepreneurial, strategic, and innovative. The company has a history and track record of meeting and exceeding goals and objectives. The culture is critical to the executive team and this position will be a strong contributor this aspect for the Finance team, in continuing to develop a work environment that is positive, forward-thinking, while providing employees with highly rewarding career experiences.
Purpose:
Working as part of a small accounting team, the Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in our financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient reporting. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the general ledger, experience with the preparation of journal entries, as well as working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Dynamics or similar systems.
Responsibilities:
General Accounting:
- Create and review journal entries, reconciliations, balance sheet and P&L variance analysis
- Handle month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including consolidations and supporting schedules with proper backup and documentation
- Reconcile accounts, including renewable energy credits (RECs) and other financial instruments related to wind and solar projects
- Assist the external audit process by providing reliable and accurate information and insight
- Collaborate across functions to ensure accurate financial reporting
Financial operations:
- Produce key operational, financial analysis and management reporting materials providing transparency to run-rates, forecasts and notable discrepancies
- Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis
- Identify and implement process improvements, internal controls and best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Collaborate on the development and implementation of robust accounting controls, processes, and documentation to mitigate risks as we seek to build on the success of a young and ambitious organization
- Investigate and communicate on intricate and complex renewables accounting requirements with a particular focus on tax-equity accounting
- Participate in budgeting and tax equity partnership reporting
Commercial and transactional support:
- Work with the M&A, commercial and asset management groups to support transactions, key business decisions and contract negotiations
- Support the integration of new acquisitions
- Provide financial and analytical discipline, promoting fact-based decision-making
- Build strong cross-functional relationships across departments to support company initiatives
