Senior Manager

Position Summary

HASI is seeking a Senior Manager – Technical Accounting to join our accounting team in Annapolis, MD. This role will be responsible for evaluating the appropriate accounting treatment for our investments (equity investments, debt securities, financing receivables, real estate and securitizations) as well as the subsequent accounting for certain complex transactions including research and applying facts to judgmental areas of the accounting guidance. This role will also support quarterly close activities such as entries for Equity Method Investments, Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) analysis, and footnote development.  This position will report to our AVP – Technical Accounting. 

Salary Range

Expected salary range of $155,000-$180,000, based on experience and location. In addition, HASI offers an annual bonus program; 401(k) with company match; an equity incentive program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Responsibilities

Collaborating other departments to assess the impact of transaction terms on their related accounting treatment

Drafting and reviewing accounting memos to document our accounting conclusions for our investments as well as select other technical accounting matters

Collaborating with joint venture partner accounting teams in the preparation and review of equity investment income/loss allocations using the hypothetical liquidation at book value (“HLBV”) method and the traditional equity method

Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles

Contributing to the operating effectiveness of our compliance with a Sarbanes-Oxley (404) internal controls environment

Creating efficiencies in processes through the use of automation tools

Assisting with the quarterly asset impairment analysis

Education and Prior Work Experience

6+ years of relevant accounting and industry experience

CPA certification

Public accounting experience working with publicly traded companies subject to SOX internal control requirements and 10Q/10K filing deadlines

Experience with US GAAP codification sections ASC 810, ASC 323, ASC 310, ASC 860, ASC 842, and ASC 606

Demonstrated experience of technical accounting research

Experience drafting accounting memos and accounting policies

Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the hypothetical liquidation at book value method for equity method investment income/loss allocations

Energy or financial services industries experience preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills

Strong attention to detail

Strong proficiency in Excel with an understanding of data analysis techniques

Dependable and reliable, excellent at taking initiative, and can work independently without close supervision

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability and desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Composure under pressure with the ability to balance competing priorities

Ability to rapidly and accurately analyze complex information and communicate the information concisely

Interest in sustainability and related topics