Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager

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The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, will play a leadership role within energyRe’s accounting team, supporting the VP, Accounting in overseeing financial operations for development projects, operating projects and investment partnerships. This individual will ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, support internal and external reporting, and contribute to maintaining a culture of accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence. This position will report to the VP, Accounting and will be based in either our Charleston, SC or Houston, TX office.


Requirements

  

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, providing guidance on complex accounting issues
  •  Research, document, and implement accounting treatment for non-routine and complex transactions, including: Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), Tax equity structures and HLBV accounting and Joint ventures and partnership arrangements
  • Partner with leadership on structuring transactions to ensure optimal accounting outcomes.
  • Manage intercompany activity and consolidation rules.
  • Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements across corporate, development, and operating entities
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Review and approve journal entries to maintain compliance with accounting standards.
  • Review project level workpapers
  • Manage and enhance investor, lender, and management reporting packages, ensuring clarity and insight.
  • Lead coordination of external audits, acting as a primary liaison with auditors
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, partnership agreements, and lender requirements
  • Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, building a high-performing team
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and scalability across accounting and reporting functions
  • Maintain and optimize the ERP and general ledger structure
  • Support M&A activities, including diligence, integration, and purchase accounting
  • Oversee intercompany transactions and consolidation processes
  • Collaborate with finance, legal, and operations teams on strategic initiatives

  

Required Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance.
  • Master’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, preferred.
  • CPA license, required.

  

Required Experience

  • Eight (8) years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, including four (4) years of managerial or supervisory experience, is required. 
  • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, public accounting, or project-based industries is strongly preferred. 
  • Must have previous knowledge of U.S. GAAP reporting requirements.
  • Proficiency in intercompany transactions and eliminations.
  • Knowledge of HLBV.


Other Skills

  • Ability to communicate (orally and in writing) in a professional manner when dealing with employees, vendors, and company contacts. 
  • Competent computer skills to perform essential functions listed above. 
  • Must have good research and analytical skills.
  • Must have strong consultative personality and a sense of urgency.
  • Ability to source information from disparate sources and to distill into key takeaways.
  • In depth understanding of financial statements.
  • Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
  • Comfortable working with and communicating with diverse groups of people.
  • Must be able to pay strong attention to detail.

  

Physical Requirements

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, may be required to endure the following physical activities, environmental conditions, and physical demands:

  • remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods,
  •  moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another,
  • adjusting or moving objects up to 20 pounds in all directions,
  • repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, and
  • assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.