Accounting Manager

Title:                                 Accounting Manager 

Department:              Corporate Operations – Accounting & Finance 

Reports to:                  V.P. Corporate Controller 

Location:                      Madison, Seattle, Boulder 

FLSA Status:              Exempt 

Pay:                                  $130,000 - $162,000

Company Overview: 

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.  

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.   

Position Objective: 

The Accounting Manager is responsible for setting up and owning the financial reporting, technical accounting, and operational accounting of the company’s independent power production business. In addition, this role will own all company debt accounting items. This role is vital in setting up the company for success as an independent power producer, managing the operational accounting for company debt, and is responsible for projecting a professional company image and maintaining excellent internal/external customer relations. Open to considering candidates in a hybrid capacity or remote, outside of the geographic locations mentioned above. 

Responsibilities: 

• Own and execute all financial reporting (inclusive of period close), technical accounting, and operational accounting for tax equity entity and independent power production business.
• Develop accounting processes and controls, including documentation, for company’s independent power production business with V.P. Corporate Controller’s oversight.
• Own and execute tax equity entity annual audit, with V.P. Corporate Controller’s support.
• Manage and execute all tax equity entity tax reporting in collaboration with V.P. Corporate Controller.
• Own and execute accounting for all company debt:
  • Technical accounting.
  • Manage and ensure timely execution of draws inclusive of draw requests and support documents, collaborating cross functionally and within the accounting team.
  • Own and maintain debt cash sweep analysis in collaboration with Assistant Controller.
  • Own and maintain all accounting debt covenants in collaboration with Finance.
• Review signed business contracts for technical and operational accounting implications, suggesting resolve and managing implementation.
• Participate in ongoing development and maintenance of company’s financial systems.
• Participate in OneEnergy, Inc. corporate audit.
• Contribute to overall company technical accounting.
• Contribute to overall accounting team ad hoc items.
• Contribute to various accounting team initiatives as they arise.
• Ensure company accounting and finance policies and procedures are adhered to in day-to-day practice.
• Support improvement of cross functional transactional ‘speed’ by reflecting on accounting risk, controls and processes and proposing changes to V.P. Corporate Controller.
• Apply a systems mind set in daily work, regularly assessing systems and processes for efficiency improvements, implementing changes regularly and timely.  

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Active CPA.
• 5 – 10 years’ experience across public accounting and industry.  
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred.
• Renewable energy accounting experience.
• Tax equity entity accounting experience.
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at various stages of delivery with competing deadlines.
• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems and identify possible resolutions.
• Apply a systems mindset to own workflow, across the accounting function, and cross-functionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and enjoy a team-oriented approach to work, contributing to a supportive, collaborative, cross functional team environment.
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid remote and in person team environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Proficiency in ERP system such as Sage Intacct or NetSuite preferred.
• High proficiency in Office 365 skills, particularly in Excel, required. 

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year) and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more. 

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.