Project Accounting Manager

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to: Controller

Location: Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company:

NineDot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, NineDot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses. This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - NineDot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators. NineDot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary:

As a key member of our Finance team, the Project Accounting Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the financial success of our renewable energy projects. Reporting directly to the Controller, you’ll take ownership of all project-related accounting activities—ensuring accuracy, accountability, and insight at every stage. Beyond the numbers, you’ll be a trusted partner to project managers and leadership, translating financial data into actionable strategies that shape smarter decisions and fuel the growth of our clean energy mission.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial management of all renewable energy projects, ensuring project accounting from tracking projects, validating invoices coded to the projects, project close-out, and reconciling overall project payables to project budgets.
• Generate project financial reports and visualization, evaluating the reports for accurate presentation of data and findings, including developing analysis on labor breakage, cost trending or other various project related financial reports to be escalated for review.
• Implement and maintain cost control measures to ensure projects are delivered within budget. Identify and analyze cost variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Review and manage financial aspects of project contracts. Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions, and coordinate with legal and project management teams as needed.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on achieving financial goals.
• Track project costs and revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Support external audits related to project accounting. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Collaborate with project managers, senior management, and other stakeholders in finance and operations to provide financial insights and support decision-making processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to project accounting systems and processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, including Identify and mitigate financial risks associated with projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Manages Ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both success and failures as learning fodder
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. Experience in the renewable energy sector is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and project accounting practices. Proficiency in accounting software and financial management systems.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing accounting team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.
• In-depth understanding of accounting standards, regulations, and compliance requirements. Experience with audit processes is a plus.
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment and work effectively under pressure. Proactive and innovative mindset.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

At NineDot Energy, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and are the foundation of our success. As such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender expression, gender identity, age, or any other status of an individual or that individual’s associates or relatives that is protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

If you're passionate about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this or other opportunities with us. We’re committed to building a team that reflects a broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and skills.

NineDot Employee benefits include but are not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 5% employer match on your 401k retirement account
• 20 paid vacation days off, plus 7 sick days, 9 federal holidays and 3 personal floating holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for both the primary and secondary caregiver within the first year of birth or adoption
• Wellness initiatives including a $1,000 stipend
• 16 volunteer hours plus two planned company-wide volunteer outings per year