Director, 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

Director, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

Flexible (strong preference for Denver/Boulder, New York City, or Boston)

About Flatiron Energy

Flatiron Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts and backed by financial sponsor Hull Street Energy, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our climate goals. The leadership team has deep experience in structuring, financing, and owning and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets.

Flatiron Energy is a high growth company with a dynamic, fast-paced, creative, and fun start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help scale the company, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such an environment. The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is looking for candidates who resonate with this mission.

As a Director on the Accounting Team, you will help in-house Technical Accounting sophistication and scale the Company’s Financial Reporting capabilities. This is an excellent opportunity to both build and execute on behalf of a growing IPP, while growing professionally within a dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the preparation of Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements, both consolidated and project-level
• Both 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.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 7-10 years of progressive audit, financial reporting, or technical accounting experience required
• CPA designation required, with preference for candidates with Big 4 or national accounting firm experience
• Qualified candidates will have experience in Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, or Infrastructure development, with some experience with renewable energy financing structures.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization 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.).

Compensation and Benefits

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time. Ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus: Competitive bonus based on performance

Benefits: Flatiron offers an excellent benefit package with comprehensive health care, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, and other health and wellness benefits.