Sr Analyst Finance and Accounting

Overview

A Senior Analyst, Finance and Accounting is needed to join the North American Asset Management Department. This role supports finance and accounting functions for client-owned renewable energy projects including wind, solar, and battery storage across North America.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting activities including general entries, accruals, allocations, month-end closing, and period-end adjustments.
• Review accounts receivable and payable to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Process fixed asset transactions such as additions, disposals, adjustments, and depreciation.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports, variance analyses, budgeting, and forecasting at the project company (SPV) level.
• Maintain tax equity models and prepare investor reporting.
• Support monthly and quarterly cash flow reporting and analysis.
• Manage cash flow forecasts, cash distributions, credit support, and project borrowings reconciliations.
• Coordinate financial audits, liaising with asset owners, tax advisors, and audit partners.
• Collaborate with the Asset Management team on revenue settlement with ISO and process improvements.
• Update and maintain project financial models quarterly.
• Work with the Tax Department on federal and provincial tax returns, payments, and tax exemptions.
• Prepare various client reports in coordination with asset managers and other departments.
• Interact professionally with investor-owners.
• Support SPV audit processes.
• Assist with process and system improvements.
• Adhere to safety standards and promote a safety-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant financial designations preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, and accounting.
• At least 2 years of tax equity experience.
• Experience in the renewable energy industry preferred.
• Background in a Big Four accounting firm preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 5-15% of the time.
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS, GAAP), audits, accruals, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Hands-on experience with tax equity financial reporting, modeling, and compliance.
• Strategic thinker with ability to contribute to department goals.
• Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills across departments and with external stakeholders.
• High professionalism, organization, motivation, and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to interpret financial agreements and manage data from multiple sources.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Competencies include business acumen, collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and communication.

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated base salary range: $107,000 - $134,000, final compensation based on education, qualifications, experience, and work location.
• Bonus eligible.
• Benefits effective from first day of employment, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Savings Account with employer contribution
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Basic and voluntary life insurance (4x pay)
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 6% company match
  • Four weeks paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and green car reimbursement
  • Volunteer and charity matching programs
  • Paid parental leave and sabbatical leave
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
  • Wellness reimbursement

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Rarely required: climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting 5-15 lbs, stooping.
• Occasionally required: carrying 5-15 lbs, gripping, handling, pinching, walking.
• Frequently required: standing.
• Constantly required: reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, sitting.
• Rare exposure to extreme cold, heat, humidity, and wet climates.
• Occasional exposure to noise and hazards.

Additional Information

• Drug-free workplace; candidates must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, prohibiting discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics under federal, state, or local laws.