Sr. Renewables Financial Accountant – Remote | WFH

About The Role

As a Senior Financial Project Accountant, you will collaborate closely with our Accounting Leadership Team to drive project-based accounting initiatives across our organization. This role interfaces with Project Finance, FP&A Management, and the general Accounting Team. You will play a crucial role in overseeing GAAP financial statements, financial audits, and vital project-based accounting (Service Contracts, EPC, Construction, and Lease Accounting), supporting our growing nationwide portfolio of utility-scale renewables. Experience with Lease Accounting (ASC842) and revenue recognition (ASC606) is essential.

We are committed to enhancing renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and offer competitive compensation packages, including a robust base salary, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, comprehensive health benefits, and the opportunity to collaborate with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of project-based financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, & yearly) and journal entries across multi-entity structures.
• Collaborate commercially with EPC Project Managers to assess and track project costs, ensuring alignment with critical renewable project development milestones.
• Lead capitalization implementation accounting initiatives in coordination with Project Development and EPC Teams, encompassing project leases, contracts, debts, expenses, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Drive project contract accounting requirements and compliance through the development of project-based financial reporting packages.
• Lead revenue recognition assessments based on Lease Accounting ASC842 and Revenue Recognition ASC606 requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of corporate finance and accounting experience, with a strong grasp of GAAP principles.
• Experience in Project-Based Accounting, particularly in Project Development, EPC, Construction, Service Contracts, and Leases.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Quickbooks or similar financial accounting software, as well as advanced MS Excel skills (macro/VBA writing, data queries, pivot tables).
• Expertise in financial statements, reports, and reviews (account reconciliations, accruals, deposits, contracts, capitalization, and leases).
• Solid understanding of financial debt agreements, debt requirements, and debt service coverage ratios (DSCR).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex financial concepts for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives in EPC or Construction operations.
• Experience in renewables (solar, wind, battery storage, or energy storage projects) is highly desirable.
• Understanding of national energy power market tariffs and incentives is beneficial.

Applications accepted until 75 days from the original posting date.

Employment Type: Full-Time