Finance Manager

Grissan Renewable Energy; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grissan Renewable Energy seeks a Finance Manager to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance. You will report to the Group Finance Director in the UK and lead month-end close, forecasting, and strategic planning across projects and capital expenditures.

You will collaborate with operations, engineering, and senior leadership to provide financial visibility, drive process improvements, and ensure timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 5–8+ years of accounting/finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Oversee Blackline reconciliations and system uploads.
• Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages with narrative analysis.
• Present financial results to leadership and participate in monthly review meetings.
• Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and liquidity analysis.
• Support rolling forecasts and budget updates; analyze variances.
• Ensure tax and regulatory compliance; manage external advisors and audits.
• Partner with engineering/operations to track CAPEX and project budgets.
• Identify and implement process improvements; drive automation in financial systems.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff and serve as finance partner to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Power BI

D365 ERP

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

D365

ERP systems

Job description

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and core financial processes and will report to the Group Finance Director who sits in the UK.

This role plays a critical leadership function in driving accurate and timely month-end close, managing cash flow forecasting, supporting strategic financial planning, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

The position partners cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and executive leadership to provide financial visibility into project performance, capital expenditures, and business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Oversee Blackline reconciliations and system uploads
• Produce monthly financial statements and reporting packages with narrative analysis
• Present financial results to leadership and participate in monthly review meetings

Forecasting, Cash Flow & FP&A

• Own the 13-week cash flow forecast and ongoing liquidity analysis
• Support monthly rolling forecasts and budget updates
• Analyze variances between actuals, forecast, and budget
• Provide actionable financial insights and recommendations

Compliance, Tax & Regulatory Reporting

• Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements
• Oversee preparation and filing of returns and reports
• Manage relationships with external advisors and auditors

Project & Capital Accounting

• Partner with engineering and operations to track CAPEX and project budgets
• Monitor project costs and timelines

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify and implement process improvements
• Drive automation and efficiency in financial systems
• Provide oversight and guidance to accounting staff
• Serve as a key finance partner to operations and leadership

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA preferred
• 5-8+ years of experience in accounting/finance

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• ERP and financial systems experience with tools such as D365
• Advanced Excel skills, power BI a plus

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Preferred Experience

• Experience with tax credits and incentives
• Project or capital accounting experience
• Multi-entity or international exposure