Renewable Energy Client Accounting - Manager

Overview

This position is a Manager role on the Renewable Energy team within the Client Accounting Advisory practice. The organization is hybrid overall; many professionals work within commuting distance of an office. This specific role is considered remote, meaning job duties do not require work performed within proximity of an office location. However, remote employees may be required to be present at an office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings.

The Client Accounting Advisory team partners with clients to deliver accounting, advisory, and technology services. Services include maintaining books and records, financial statement close management and reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, and accounting technology solution development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Renewable Energy accounting team, including responsibility for client execution and timely delivery of client work products
• Independently perform accounting services for clients, including managing team performance and ensuring goals and benchmarks for client work are met (e.g., delivering monthly financials, developing team skills for career growth, and working within budget and time parameters)
• Complete thorough self-review of all work prior to final review submission
• Develop proficiency in required technology tools and act as a resource for other staff
• Ensure quality control procedures are followed and executed
• Identify opportunities for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
• Build and maintain positive client, colleague, and internal stakeholder relationships
• Respond timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
• Develop efficient work habits to support organizational needs and remain within budgetary parameters (time and deadlines)
• Communicate difficult situations encountered on engagements to leadership
• Maintain compliance with firm-wide policies and procedures
• Positively represent and actively promote the firm
• Participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention, and team-building activities related to job responsibilities
• Proactively seek knowledge and additional tasks/responsibilities
• Follow regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; CPA preferred but not required
• Experience leading CAS/CAAS engagements in a public accounting firm
• Proven ability to drive and lead month-end close processes, including ownership of deadlines, reviews of and accuracy of work performed by other team members, and corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, payroll, and benefits
• Strong GAAP experience, including hands-on experience performing consolidations, GL close, and financial reporting for the renewable energy industry
• Strong Renewable Energy experience, including renewable energy projects, development and/or contractor operations and related entities, including project costing and transfer of projects from one company to another
• Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), with minimum Intermediate proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, etc.)
• Hands-on operational accounting experience in QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, BILL, BILL Spend and Expense (former Divvy), or similar AP and expense automation tools highly preferred
• Strong project and time management skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail; action-oriented, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a team
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines
• Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions, including strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

Compensation & Benefits

The organization offers a “Total Rewards” package that includes:

• Generous PTO
• Flexible work environment
• Expanded parental leave
• Extensive learning and development
• Paid time off for employees to volunteer

Location

Remote role. While the employer is hybrid overall and many professionals are located within commuting distance to an office, this position does not require duties to be performed within proximity of an office location. Scheduled notice may be provided for client work, team meetings, or trainings at an office.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status, and without discrimination based on disability.