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GridStor

Independent power producer of grid-scale BESS

Director – Technical Accounting and External Reporting

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePortland, OR, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting and an active Certified Public Accountant license are required.
  • At least six years of progressive accounting experience are required.
  • Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 is required.
  • Big Four public accounting experience, including experience at manager level or above, is required.
  • Experience with project finance and tax equity structures is required.
  • Experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance under United States generally accepted accounting principles, including preparing technical accounting memoranda, is required.
  • Strong project management skills are required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and Teams is required.
  • The candidate should demonstrate professional judgment, strategic thinking, attention to detail, organizational ability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and complete delegated projects.
  • The candidate should build cross-functional relationships, influence decisions without direct authority, communicate complex accounting issues clearly, and serve as a trusted advisor on technical matters.
  • The candidate should balance technical excellence with practical business solutions, improve processes and controls, handle confidential information discreetly, and demonstrate integrity and sound judgment.
  • The candidate should be adaptable, able to prioritize tasks and approach challenges proactively, and motivated to collaborate with team members.
  • An active Certified Public Accountant license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the company's subject matter expert on United States generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting matters.
  • Develop accounting policies and maintain the company's accounting policy manual.
  • Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting significant accounting conclusions.
  • Evaluate new accounting standards and lead implementation efforts.
  • Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
  • Lead preparation of quarterly and annual generally accepted accounting principles financial statements, related disclosures, and supporting documentation.
  • Improve financial statement disclosures and reporting quality.
  • Ensure accounting documentation supports lender, investor, and audit requirements.
  • Support board, lender, investor, and management reporting by ensuring financial information is accurate, well-documented, and aligned with generally accepted accounting principles reporting requirements.
  • Partner with deal teams to evaluate accounting implications of complex strategic transactions, including project and platform acquisitions, asset sales, and joint ventures.
  • Support project financings, including tax equity structures and debt facilities.
  • Advise on new commercial contract structures and other complex strategic transactions.
  • Help design and strengthen internal accounting controls.
  • Support implementation of scalable close and reporting processes.
  • Assist in developing controls, documentation, and process discipline that support future Sarbanes-Oxley readiness.
  • Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes.
  • Help build an accounting organization capable of supporting rapid company growth and future capital markets activities.

Desired Qualifications

  • Renewable energy or infrastructure experience is preferred.
  • Experience accounting for derivatives and hedge accounting is preferred.
  • Experience with consolidation and variable interest entities is preferred.
  • Mergers and acquisitions accounting experience is preferred.
  • Experience implementing accounting systems or process improvements is preferred.
  • Experience working with private equity-backed companies is preferred.
  • Securities and Exchange Commission reporting experience is a plus.

About the Company

GridStor

Independent power producer of grid-scale BESS

GridStor builds, operates, and acquires utility-scale battery energy storage systems across North America to improve power grid reliability. Its storage facilities store electricity when it is cheap or abundant and discharge during peak demand to stabilize the grid, earning revenue from electricity market participation. The company combines development and asset acquisition under one umbrella and has Goldman Sachs Asset Management as a backer, using financing tools like IRA tax-credit sales to support project finance. Its goal is to expand a pipeline exceeding 3 GW in the western and central U.S. to provide grid flexibility as renewable energy grows and demand for reliable power increases.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$390M
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Founded
2022

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