Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Flatiron Energy; Boston, Boulder, New York, Denver (MA, CO, NY, CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatiron Energy in Boston, MA seeks a Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to scale our accounting and reporting capabilities. You will own consolidated and project-level financial statements, supervise external consultants, and drive technical accounting topics such as leases and revenue recognition.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, a CPA, and experience in renewable energy or infrastructure financing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive audit, financial reporting, or technical accounting experience.
• CPA designation required, with preference for candidates with Big 4 or national accounting firm experience.
• Experience in Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, or Infrastructure development, with some experience with renewable energy financing structures.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple complex processes or long-term projects simultaneously.
• Experience managing and developing employees is preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to management or external capital providers.
• Experience with Sage Intacct considered a positive for candidates.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements, both consolidated and project-level.
• Manage outside consultants and prepare in-house analysis for various Technical Accounting topics, including (but not limited to) leases, revenue recognition, M&A transactions, financings, HLBV accounting, VIE analysis, and capitalization.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert in the ongoing evolution of key accounting systems, especially around Consolidation topics.
• Manage several project-level annual audits as required.
• Serve as an interface between the Company and investors/lenders as it relates to financial reporting requirements and compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of changing requirements under GAAP and implement these changes to the company’s accounting policies.
• Enhance existing accounting control processes and assist in the creation of new controls as the Company continues growing.
• Support the Capital Markets, Development, Commercial, and Operations functions in understanding accounting implications of contract or financial structures.
• Work on special projects as necessary, including (but not limited to) HLBV accounting implementation, purchase accounting, and ITC accounting.

Skills

CPA designation

Big 4 experience

Technical accounting

Financial reporting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Flatiron Energy in Boston, MA seeks a Director of Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to scale our accounting and reporting capabilities. You will own consolidated and project-level financial statements, supervise external consultants, and drive technical accounting topics such as leases and revenue recognition.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, a CPA, and experience in renewable energy or infrastructure financing.