Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead point of contact on process creation and enhancement, including; financial statements, accounting supporting workpapers, SOX and internal control matters
• Establish processes for key deliverables and lead continuous improvement activities to achieve effective, efficient execution.  
• Oversee and ensure timely and complete monthly close and financial reporting.  
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Financial Planning and Analysis, Banking and Finance Infrastructure, Payment Processing) to build an understanding of the key processes within the organization’s operations.  
• Optimize accounting processes by identifying opportunities for automation and building for scale by ensuring all solutions are compliant with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and company accounting policies   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in accounting, finance or related area
• CPA license
• 5+ years progressive accounting and/or finance experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years as either: 1) Big 4 (or similar firm) Audit Manager, or 2) Controller responsible for creating financial statements and managing audits   
• Experience with Revenue Recognition policies, working with subject matter consultants, and writing technical accounting memos  
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with internal controls and process improvements   
• Experience working with ERP systems and databases   
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and demanding environment   
• Ability to influence across the company and interact at all levels   
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills 
• Knowledge of financial systems, analysis methodologies and technical standards applicable to corporate accounting and finance  
• Professional presence and ability to lead teams and influence others   
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented and fast-paced environment under strict deadlines   
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex business problems  

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred applicants will have 2+ years direct experience, including technical accounting documentation, within one of these two fields of expertise:
• Residential or Commercial Solar Energy Industry – including Accounting for:
• The large-scale Construction of Solar Assets
• Solar or other energy ITC Tax Credits and/or applications
• Sales of Tax Credits, including through Tax Equity Structures or Joint Ventures
• Third Party Ownership (TPO) of residential solar assets and the related customer contracts
• PPA (Purchased Power) Agreements
• Hedge and TPO specific accounting knowledge  
• Asset Securitization and Banking Industry - including Accounting for:
• Asset-backed debt securitization and sales
• Knowledge of related debt securities markets
• Including calculation of Gain/Loss on Sale of Securitizations
• Available for Sale (AFS) Loan Assets, and related estimation for credit loss
• Revolving credit facilities, IR swaps, and related hedge accounting designations and documentation