Accounting Manager - Renewable/Infrastructure

Description

Are you an accounting leader looking to make an impact within a rapidly growing infrastructure and energy-focused organization? Our client, a well-funded and expanding company with a significant portfolio of large-scale development projects across North America, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its U.S. finance team.

This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across project accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and team leadership. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in building scalable accounting processes to support continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing

Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities.

• Oversee accounting for project entities, development costs, fixed assets, financing arrangements, leases, and other complex transactions.

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.

• Manage intercompany accounting, consolidations, and statutory reporting requirements.

• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for leadership and global stakeholders.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations and reporting.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals and outsourced service providers.

• Partner closely with finance leadership on strategic initiatives, systems enhancements, and operational improvements.

• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.

• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process automation efforts.

Tax & Compliance

• Collaborate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax filings.

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Support tax audits and other compliance-related inquiries.

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of close and reporting processes.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus.

• Experience within infrastructure, renewable energy, power, construction, project-based, or capital-intensive environments.

• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.

• Experience managing auditors, tax advisors, and third-party accounting providers.

• ERP experience, particularly SAP, is highly desirable.

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or comparable) is a plus.

• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing organization backed by substantial institutional investment and long-term growth initiatives.

• Work alongside an experienced leadership team with deep industry expertise.

• Broad exposure to high-value projects and complex accounting matters.

• Opportunity for future advancement as the finance organization continues to expand.

• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will be highly visible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $160,000k with possible flex depending on experience

• Annual performance bonus

• Generous 401(k) match

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Flexible PTO policy

• Hybrid work arrangement

• Professional development and training reimbursement

• Monthly commuter assistance

If you're a CPA or accounting professional with experience in project-based, infrastructure, energy, or complex multi-entity environments and are looking for a high-growth opportunity with significant career potential, we'd love to connect.

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