Accounting Manager

ENGIE Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 66,124 - 71,635; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE North America is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead financial accounting and reporting for a multi-entity renewable energy portfolio in a fast‑paced project‑finance environment.

You will drive month‑end closes, consolidate entities, and ensure SOX controls while partnering with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal and Asset Management to support growth and M&A activity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA) –required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience in multi-entity accounting and consolidations.
• Proven experience supporting external audits and complex reporting environments.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP and BlackLine preferred).
• Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, or distributed generation.
• Background in partnership accounting, tax equity, or structured financing.
• Experience supporting or leading transformation initiatives (ERP, automation, process redesign).
• Exposure to M&A transactions, integrations, or carve-outs; strong data handling skills (advanced Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages.
• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and consolidations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership.
• Oversee accounting for renewable energy, solar, and storage projects.
• Manage capitalization, depreciation, and revenue recognition.
• Research and resolve complex accounting transactions.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities.
• Coordinate external and internal audits.
• Maintain SOX compliance and strong internal controls.
• Support lender reporting and financing requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Drive automation, ERP enhancements, and workflow optimization.
• Improve reporting accuracy, data quality, and system integration.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Asset Management teams.
• Support cash forecasting and project performance analysis.
• Provide accounting guidance on business initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage priorities across multiple entities and projects.
• Support the growth and scalability of the renewable energy portfolio.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA)

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Your employment will be held by a third-party company of ENGIE’s choosing. Any offered contract role will not constitute an offer for nor guarantee of future employment with ENGIE.

Duration:

• One Year

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $49.00/hr.

Location:

• Houston, TX

What You Can Expect

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the financial accounting and reporting activities for a portfolio of renewable energy entities, including distributed solar and storage projects. This role operates in a complex, multi-entity, project-finance environment with high visibility to auditors, lenders, and senior leadership. Position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining a strong control environment, and driving transformation initiatives to scale the business. The Accounting Manager will also support ongoing M&A activity.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and reporting packages
• Manage general ledger activities, reconciliations, and consolidations
• Ensure compliance with GAAP/IFRS accounting standards
• Analyze financial results and provide insights to leadership
• Oversee accounting for renewable energy, solar, and storage projects
• Manage capitalization, depreciation, and revenue recognition
• Research and resolve complex accounting transactions
• Support acquisitions, divestitures, and integration activities
• Coordinate external and internal audits
• Maintain SOX compliance and strong internal controls
• Support lender reporting and financing requirements
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities
• Drive automation, ERP enhancements, and workflow optimization
• Improve reporting accuracy, data quality, and system integration
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Legal, and Asset Management teams
• Support cash forecasting and project performance analysis
• Provide accounting guidance on business initiatives
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members
• Foster collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manage priorities across multiple entities and projects
• Support the growth and scalability of the renewable energy portfolio

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA or Chartered Accountant (ACCA/CA) –required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, includingminimum two years in a leadership role
• Strong experience inmulti-entity accounting and consolidations
• Proven experience supportingexternal audits and complex reporting environments
• Deep knowledge ofUS GAAP&IFRS
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems(SAPand Blacklinepreferred)
• Experience inrenewable energy, infrastructure, project finance, or distributed generation
• Background inpartnership accounting, tax equity, or structured financing
• Experience supporting or leadingtransformation initiatives (ERP, automation, process redesign)
• Exposure toM&A transactions, integrations, or carve-outsStrong data handling skills (advanced Excel; experience with large datasets is a plus)

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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Business Unit: GBS

Division: GBS BS - Finance

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 49.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 49.00 USD

Pay Basis: Hourly