Senior Accountant

New Leaf Energy

Oakland, California

Full Time

Posted March 11, 2026

$134k - $156k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

The Senior Accountant at New Leaf Energy will lead financial reporting, consolidation, and technical accounting research for a multi-entity renewable energy company, supporting strategic financial analysis, system optimization, and team mentorship to ensure enterprise-wide financial integrity and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and issue timely and accurate monthly financial statements
Maintain the general ledger and perform account reconciliations
Manage intercompany transactions and produce consolidated financial statements
Coordinate the preparation of year-end audited financial statements and quarterly reports
Assist external auditors during financial audits
Conduct technical accounting research and analysis
Support financial reporting and compliance activities for stakeholders
Perform financial analysis and provide insights to support business decisions
Participate in budgeting, reforecasting, and variance analysis
Optimize accounting systems and technology for efficiency and control
Mentor and develop accounting staff
Ensure operational continuity through documentation and task management

Requirements

Perform all activities necessary to issue timely and accurate financial statements by the 5th Business day of the following month.
Maintain the general ledger system and the associated account reconciliations.
Manage complex intercompany transactions, including transfers, eliminations, and the production of consolidated financial statements.
Coordinate the preparation of the audited financial statements at year end along with unaudited quarterly financial reports.
Coordinate and assist with external auditors for the year-end financial statement audit.
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Perform technical accounting research as applicable to areas of responsibility.
Prepare accounting reports analysis for monthly finance report.
Prepare quarterly and annual compliance reporting for the Board, financial institutions, and other key stakeholders.
Collaborate with and influence stakeholders across the company to improve the quality and timeliness of financial data resulting from business processes.
Support the Director and VP in delivering financial analysis that is timely, meaningful, and drives business improvements.
Improve the analytical capabilities of the accounting function, including data report availability and insights, and provide narratives on financial results.
Serve as an integral part of the budgeting process including creation, reforecasting, and variance analysis to drive business improvements and OPEX efficiency.
Optimize the use of systems and technology to enable speed, control, and efficiency in delivering outcomes.
Mentor accounting staff, including coaching, counseling, and supporting the development of junior team members' skillsets.
Take a leadership role in the Finance and Accounting team’s efforts to increase resilience by documenting team members' tasks and ensuring continuity of operations during absences such as sickness or vacation.
Possess a Bachelor of Accounting or similar degree, with a licensed CPA preferred.
Have a minimum of 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years at a senior level.
Demonstrate good knowledge of GAAP and other accounting practices and pronouncements relevant to the development of solar and/or energy storage projects or similar assets.
Possess advanced reporting and data analysis skills, including advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Ability to identify and implement practical solutions to complex business and accounting problems.
Ability to develop excellent working relationships based on trust and transparency across the Finance and Accounting team, broader business, and external stakeholders, and leverage those relationships to support and influence others.
Demonstrate demonstrated flexibility and organizational skills to manage numerous and sometimes competing responsibilities of varying urgency and criticality within a fast-paced work environment.
Be hardworking, responsive, adaptable, and possess strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team.
Exhibit an unwavering commitment to excellence, with creativity, foresight, and a desire to implement continuous improvement and innovation.