Job Description
The Supervisor of Renewable Project Accounting oversees the accurate financial management and reporting of SB Energy's utility-scale renewable solar and storage projects, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and internal controls, while leading a team of accountants and collaborating with various stakeholders to support the company's energy infrastructure initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for renewable energy projects.
- Record and review financial transactions, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in accordance with US GAAP.
- Oversee intercompany billings and ensure accurate reflection of business transactions in the ledgers.
- Collaborate with project managers and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial data and reporting.
- Prepare consolidated financial statements and support documentation for internal and external reporting.
- Maintain lease accounting data in compliance with ASC842 and ensure proper documentation and approval of reports.
- Perform variance analysis and financial research to resolve technical accounting issues.
- Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits and ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls.
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounting workflows.
- Supervise and review the work of junior and senior accountants, providing guidance and oversight.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 5 years in general accounting.
- Audit experience is required.
- Supervisory experience of 1-3 years.
- ERP system experience is required, with a preference for NetSuite.
- Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and formulas, and proficiency with other Microsoft Office products.
- Experience working in project accounting within engineering and construction, or Energy industry is preferred.
- Familiarity with financial reporting for renewable power plants such as Photo Voltaic, Battery Energy Storage System, Data Center, and the nuances of renewable energy tax incentives.
- Experience with US GAAP, including technical accounting issues and lease accounting (ASC842).
- Experience with SOX compliance is preferred.
- Experience working with external auditors on annual audits based on GAAP.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with project managers to ensure accurate reflection of business transactions in the ledgers, timely collections, and development of business knowledge.
- Ability to perform analytical functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close.
- Ability to research and document technical accounting issues in accordance with US GAAP.
- Ability to complete the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process within clearly-defined time frames.
- Ability to account for intercompany billings between the operating parent entities and underlying projects.
- Ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management and clients, both verbally and in writing.
- Must be highly detail-oriented and results-focused, with strong organizing, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
- Strong work ethic, professionalism, and ability to deal sensitively with confidential material.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 5 times per year, with locations including San Francisco Bay Area, San Diego, CA, Washington D.C., Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, and Houston, TX, or work remotely.
Benefits & Perks
Base salary range of $110,000 to $140,000
Discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive plan
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
401(k) plan with company match
Generous paid time off
11 paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave
Life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical, dependent care, and transit
Parking with company contributions
Flexible work arrangements including hybrid office setup
Monthly reimbursement for phone and internet data
Optional legal pet insurance plans
Device purchase support
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