Accounting Manager- NM

Exus Renewables North America Open Roles; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Exus Renewables North America Open Roles is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting for IPP and asset management projects, review financial transactions, reconcile accounts, and produce reports for senior management.

The role requires a BS in accounting with an MBA preferred, 7+ years of accounting experience including audit, and strong leadership. Knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, plus energy sector experience, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in accounting; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 7+ years accounting experience; 3+ years in audit at a Big 4 or large regional firm preferred.
• Past experience as a people manager is required.
• Experience building complex financial reporting packages is required.
• Technical knowledge of US GAAP or current leasing standards required.
• Understanding of tax laws and government guidelines for energy investments preferred.
• Experience with annual audited financial statements including footnotes.
• Ability to interpret complex agreements for accounting treatment.
• Experience managing multiple complex activities in a high-growth environment; supervising juniors.
• Wind and/or solar energy project development experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical compliance for US GAAP/IFRS including derivatives and purchase accounting.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, including audited statements.
• Oversee AR, AP and general accounting with dedicated client project teams.
• Ensure compliance with legal guidelines and accounting principles.
• Provide reporting packages for clients, Exus, and consolidated audits.
• Ensure timely compliance filings.
• Assist in budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage day-to-day contact with multiple complex clients.
• Create internal controls and policies; provide GAAP reporting.

Skills

US GAAP expertise

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Audit experience

People management

Complex financial analysis

Contract/lease accounting

Renewable energy industry experience

Budgeting & cash flow forecasting

Education

BS in Accounting

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Job description

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting activities of both the IPP and 3rd party Asset Management projects. They will be responsible for reviewing and conducting financial transactions, account statements, reconciling accounts receivable, and resolving bank discrepancies. They will write accurate financial reports to discuss with the senior management, respond to the team's inquiries and concerns, and strategize to improve financial processes.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Ensure technical compliance for a variety of accounting topics under both US GAAP and IFRS, including complex areas such as derivatives, business combinations and purchase accounting.
2. Prepare and issue monthly and quarterly financial reports, including audited financial statements.
3. Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable and general accounting functions in partnership with dedicated teams for client projects.
4. Ensure all accounting practices are following legal guidelines and accounting principles.
5. Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analyses and reporting packages as needed for clients and for Exus and for consolidated audits.
6. Ensure compliance filings are submitted on time.
7. Assist in the preparation of budgets and cash flow forecasts.
8. Manage day-to-day contact with multiple complex clients.
9. Perform other duties as assigned by the Controller such as creating internal controls and policies and providing reporting for GAAP financial reporting.

Education and Experience Requirements

1. BS degree in accounting; preference for candidates with an MBA or advanced degree; Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations, and best practices.
2. 7+ years’ experience of accounting experience required; 3+ years in the audit function of either a Big 4 or large regional CPA firm highly preferred; public accounting experience highly preferred.
3. Past experience as a people manager required.
4. Past demonstrated experience building complex financial reporting packages required.
5. Technical knowledge of US GAAP or current leasing standards required.
6. Understanding of tax laws and government guidelines pertaining to energy and corporate investments highly preferred.
7. Experience with the preparation of annual audited financial statements including footnotes.
8. Ability to interpret complex agreements and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
9. Experience managing simultaneous complex activities in a high-growth, start-up environment; experience managing junior employees.
10. Wind and/or solar energy project development, renewable energy industry and partnership experience a plus.