Hybrid: US GAAP Technical Accounting Manager

Recurrent Energy; Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Canadian Solar is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to lead US GAAP research and memo drafting while supporting North America region accounting and reporting. The role partners with Controllership, Tax, FP+A and Project Finance to assess accounting implications of new initiatives and to improve processes.

The position emphasizes technical excellence, structured close processes, and training within the finance organization, with a hybrid work arrangement in Canada/US.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong communication and project management skills.
• Experience with HFM, SAP, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead US GAAP research and memo drafting with audit-defensible rationale.
• Support regional NA accounting and close processes for project-level SPVs.
• Collaborate with Legal, Tax, FP&A and Project Finance on accounting implications of new initiatives.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA qualification (US or Canada)

Tools

HFM (Hyperion Financial Management)

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Canadian Solar is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to lead US GAAP research and memo drafting while supporting North America region accounting and reporting. The role partners with Controllership, Tax, FP+A and Project Finance to assess accounting implications of new initiatives and to improve processes.

The position emphasizes technical excellence, structured close processes, and training within the finance organization, with a hybrid work arrangement in Canada/US.