Sr. Renewables Financial Accountant – Remote –

About The Role

The Senior Financial Project Accountant will collaborate closely with the Accounting Leadership Team to drive project-based accounting initiatives across our organization. This role will interact significantly with Project Finance, FP&A Manager, and the general Accounting Team. Responsibilities include overseeing GAAP financial statements, financial audits, and crucial project-based accounting (Service Contracts, EPC, Construction, and Lease Accounting) in support of our growing nationwide utility-scale renewables portfolio. Experience with Lease Accounting (ASC842) and revenue recognition (ASC606) for monthly reports is REQUIRED.

Why Join Us

We are committed to advancing renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and offer competitive compensation packages. Benefits include a generous base salary, flexible work hours, open PTO policy, 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 closely with EPC Project Managers to assess and track project costs, ensuring alignment with renewable project milestones.
• Lead capitalization implementation initiatives in coordination with Project Development and EPC Teams, covering project leases, contracts, debts, expenses, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Manage project contract accounting requirements and compliance, including loan draw request packages, debt service coverage reports (DSCR), cost variance analysis, and cash flow forecasts.
• Drive 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 involving 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.
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including macro / VBA writing, data queries, and pivot tables.
• Solid understanding of financial statements, financial reports, and financial reviews (e.g., reconciliations, accruals, deposits, contracts, capitalization, leases).
• Familiarity with financial debt agreements and debt service coverage ratios (DSCR).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial concepts clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and accounting initiatives within EPC or Construction operations.
• Knowledge of renewable energy projects (solar, wind, battery storage, or energy storage) is highly desirable.
• Understanding of national energy power market tariffs and incentives is beneficial.

Application deadline: 75 days from the original posting date.

Employment Type: Full-Time