Director, Technical Accounting and External Reporting

Overview

This role involves serving as the technical accounting expert for an organization developing and operating grid-scale energy storage projects across North America. Reporting to the VP Controller, the Director, Technical Accounting and External Reporting will lead efforts to elevate accounting capabilities to institutional-grade standards, strengthen financial reporting processes, and support growth in an increasingly complex accounting and reporting environment.

Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP.
• Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting matters.
• Develop accounting policies and maintain the company’s accounting policy manual.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting significant accounting conclusions.
• Evaluate new accounting standards and lead implementation efforts.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.

External Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements, including related disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Improve financial statement disclosures and reporting quality.
• Ensure accounting documentation supports lender, investor, and audit requirements.
• Support board, lender, investor, and management reporting by ensuring financial information is accurate, well-documented, and aligned with GAAP reporting requirements.

Strategic Transactions

• Partner with deal teams to evaluate accounting implications of complex strategic transactions.
• Evaluate accounting implications of project and platform acquisitions, asset sales, and joint ventures.
• Support project financings, including tax equity structures and debt facilities.
• Advise on new commercial contract structures and other complex strategic transactions.

Internal Controls

• Help design and strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Support implementation of scalable close and reporting processes.
• Assist in developing controls, documentation, and process discipline that support future SOX readiness.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• SOX 404 experience.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four firm, including experience at the manager level or above.
• Experience with project finance and tax equity structures.
• Demonstrated experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP, including preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
• Strong project management skills.
• Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail; able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and see delegated projects through to completion.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, strategic thinking, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and influence decisions without direct authority.
• Communicate complex accounting issues clearly and serve as a trusted advisor on technical matters.
• Balance technical excellence with practical business solutions while improving processes and controls.
• Ability to adapt and take on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.
• Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and TEAMS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Renewable energy or infrastructure experience.
• Experience accounting for derivatives and hedge accounting.
• Experience with consolidation and variable interest entities.
• M&A accounting experience.
• Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements.
• Experience working with private equity-backed companies.
• SEC reporting experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience, with an annual cash bonus (based on company and individual performance).
• Generous paid leave.
• Employee participation in a Long Term Incentive Plan.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children.
• HSA/FSA for participating employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting.
• Continuing education and professional development.
• Cellphone reimbursement.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, and company outings, and more.

Location & Availability

• Preference to be based in Portland, and available to work a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in office.
• Remote candidates may be considered.