Company
Our client is an industry-leading provider of clean energy that offers electricity directly to consumers through energy retail markets. With over a decade of experience, our client makes it easier for businesses & residents to receive energy from renewable sources. The company is growing quickly throughout the United States and is looking for professionals who are passionate about mitigating climate change & creating a more sustainable future for all.
Role Overview
Our client seeks a Chief Accounting Officer to handle controller duties & manage accounting operations & related compliance at a fast-paced, quickly growing company. The successful candidate will have experience handling accounting for construction agreements & project costs. They will be detail-oriented & have exceptional analytical, communication & relationships management skills, as well as a strong work ethic.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure financial reporting compliance
- Successfully complete financial statement audits
- Ensure that tax & financial reports are completed in a timely manner
- Methodically gather requisite information & metrics
- Oversee & provide recommendations for less experienced team members
- Manage account operations staff & related systems, payroll accounting, accounts payable & reconciliations
- Ensure all accounting operations are compliant with federal & state laws
- Provide guidance on technical accounting matters, including with the support of third party consultants
- Work collaboratively with the finance division & other business units
- Develop & share both internal & external financial statements
- Handle controller responsibilities
- Supervise several employees as well as external accounting firms
Qualifications
- Accounting management experience with a large portion of experience related to the operation & development of clean energy assets
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
- Master’s degree in business administration or certified professional accountant designation is preferable
- Prior public accounting experience is preferable
- Demonstrated understanding of key accounting principles
- Exceptional communication & relationship management skills
- Strong analytical, management & technology skills, ranging from Microsoft Office products to general ledger programs & other business-related platforms
- Prior experience successfully working remotely
- Access to activities in the Northeastern U.S. is preferable
- Highly driven & a self-starter