Role OverviewThe Senior Accounting Manager will lead the accounting function for a growing renewable-energy group, strengthening processes, establishing structure, and bringing the function in line with the standards expected across the business. The role requires someone who has taken over a disorganized or under-built accounting function and can walk the company through exactly what they found, what they changed, in what order, and what the results were.
What You Will Do
The Senior Accounting Manager will own an accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities, ensure every balance sheet account is reconciled monthly with documented support, and produce the monthly financial reporting package. The role will also require someone who can lead the selection or optimization of accounting systems and automation, eliminate manual workarounds, and measure the time saved.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years managing an accounting team, ideally in a company of the same size and growth stage. The role requires someone who can build strong cross-functional relationships, work effectively across departments, communicate expectations clearly, and gain cooperation to keep processes and projects moving forward.
Requirements
- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 3+ years managing an accounting team
- Deep US GAAP knowledge, including ASC 606 (over-time revenue), ASC 842 (leases), fixed assets, and capitalization
- Expert Excel skills (pivots, lookups, modeling, data clean-up)
- Hands-on experience with a mid-market ERP or construction accounting system
- Working knowledge of California sales and use tax for contractors, payroll tax, 1099 reporting, and lien-law basics
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Active CPA strongly preferred (CMA considered)
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Opportunity for advancement
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