Director, Accounting Advisory & Strategic Programs

SOLV Energy, LLC; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 173,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States.

The Director, Accounting Advisory and Strategic Programs will serve an important role within SOLV Energy's Accounting organization, supporting the CAO and leadership on complex, high-priority initiatives spanning accounting transformation, external audit readiness, mergers and

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 10 to 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years at Senior Manager level or above.
• Experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, S-1) and public company financial reporting requirements.
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience including ICFR design, operating effectiveness testing, and remediation.
• Prior experience supporting IPOs or public company transitions.
• Deep technical proficiency in U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, 718, 805, 842, 280, and 350.
• Experience advising C-suite executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support cross-functional accounting transformation and close process optimization.
• Develop analytics and workflow automation to reduce manual processes and enhance efficiency.
• Coordinate external audit activities and PBC process; manage open items and deliverables.
• Assist in M&A due diligence, integration workstreams, and purchase accounting conclusions.
• Support SOX 404 compliance and remediation of material weaknesses.
• Provide input on ASC 606, 805, 842, 718, 280, 350 in technical accounting matters.
• Partner with Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, and other finance teams on SEC reporting.

Skills

CPA license

SEC reporting

SOX 404

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Communication skills

MS Office

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Job Description Summary

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide. The Director, Accounting Advisory and Strategic Programs will serve an important role within SOLV Energy's Accounting organization, supporting the Chief Accounting Officer and accounting leadership team on complex, high-priority initiatives spanning accounting transformation, external audit readiness, mergers and acquisitions, internal controls, technical accounting, and financial reporting. The role is designed for an experienced accounting professional with broad public-company expertise who can move effectively across functional areas, lead complex programs, and provide additional technical and execution capacity where the organization faces its most significant accounting and reporting challenges. The position will work in close partnership with SOLV's Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Project Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit, and other finance teams while maintaining clear functional ownership within those organizations.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

*This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• Finance Transformation & Close Process Optimization: Support cross-functional accounting transformation initiatives focused on strengthening and automating accounting processes and accelerating the monthly and quarterly close cycles
• Participate in the development and deployment of analytics and workflow automation solutions to reduce manual processes, increase operational efficiency, and enhance risk-based monitoring capabilities
• External Audit Coordination: Support the CAO and functional accounting leaders in coordinating the Company’s external audit and quarterly review activities, including cross-functional planning, issue tracking, deliverable management, and escalation of significant matters
• Coordinate the preparation-by-client (PBC) request process and audit status reporting, facilitate timely resolution of audit open items with functional owners, and drive completion of audit deliverables within required reporting timelines
• M&A Support: Support financial accounting due diligence for acquisition targets, including assessment of accounting policies, quality of earnings considerations, and identification of potential GAAP conversion or harmonization requirements. Evaluate target company financial statements for technical accounting risks, off-balance sheet exposures, and areas requiring post-close remediation. Coordinate the accounting integration workstream for acquisitions, partnering with Technical Accounting on purchase accounting conclusions and with functional accounting teams on opening balances, policies, close integration, controls, and reporting. Support purchase price allocation processes in coordination with SOLV’s Technical Accounting team, valuation specialists, legal counsel, and finance leadership. Support post-acquisition accounting policy harmonization and integration of acquired entities into existing close processes, internal control frameworks, and SOX compliance programs
• SOX 404 Compliance & Internal Controls: Support the design, implementation, and ongoing operation of SOX 404 internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) with process and control owners, covering business process and entity-level controls. Support remediation planning and execution for material weaknesses and significant deficiencies, partnering with control owners, Internal Audit, management, and the external auditor to achieve sustainable closure. Advise management on risk assessments, control design evaluations, and testing approaches to maintain a strong and audit-ready control environment
• Technical Accounting: Support Partner with SOLV’s Technical Accounting function on complex U.S. GAAP technical accounting matters including revenue recognition (ASC 606, percentage-of-completion), business combinations (ASC 805), lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), segment reporting (ASC 280), and impairment analyses (ASC 350). Support functional accounting owners and the Technical Accounting team in evaluating and resolving complex auditor inquiries. Provide accounting advisory and audit-readiness support to SOLV's Financial Reporting team in connection with Forms 10-K, 10-Q, registration statements, and other SEC reporting requirements. Provide input on a comprehensive suite of accounting policies aligned with U.S. GAAP and public company reporting standards

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• 10 to 15 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years at a Big 4 public accounting firm at the Senior Manager level or above
• Demonstrated experience with SEC reporting (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, S-1) and public company financial reporting requirements
• Hands-on SOX 404 experience including ICFR design, operating effectiveness testing, and material weakness or significant deficiency remediation
• Prior experience supporting an IPO, public company transition, or first-year external audit engagement
• Deep technical proficiency in U.S. GAAP including ASC 606, ASC 718, ASC 805, ASC 842, ASC 280, and ASC 350
• Experience advising C-suite executives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams platforms

Preferred Skills or Experience

• Experience in the renewable energy, utility-scale solar, energy storage, or infrastructure / EPC construction industries
• Familiarity with percentage-of-completion revenue recognition under ASC 606 in a construction or project-based business environment
• Background in developing data analytics or accounting workflow automation to improve close efficiency and reporting accuracy

Benefits

• Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range: $173,225.00 - $216,530.0 Pay Rate Type: Salary

Job Number: J13878

About SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry. We design, build and maintain utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation facilities across the United States. Our teams support projects from early engineering through long term operations and maintenance, giving employees opportunities to contribute across the full energy lifecycle. Our mission centers on strengthening communities and advancing the energy workforce. We focus on delivering projects that support long term economic growth and create pathways for skilled careers across the country. That commitment guides how we work with customers and how we support one another, rooted in our core values of Safety, Quality, Innovation and Teamwork. As a national organization, we offer broad opportunities to grow your career. Whether you work in the field or in an office role, you’ll find space to develop your skills, explore new directions and build a career that makes an impact. No matter where you begin, you join a capable team driving energy forward and helping build the foundation for the next generation of power in the U.S. Learn more at solvenergy.com

Solv Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Solv Energy Is An Equal Opportunity Employer At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.