Financial Reporting Manager

SB Energy; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SB Energy in San Diego, CA seeks a detail-oriented Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the organization’s external and internal financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP and IFRS. This role leads the preparation and review of financial statements, supports audits and regulatory filings, and partners closely with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials, 8+ years in public company reporting, and strong knowledge of US GAAP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 8+ years progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP disclosures.
• Experience with SOX/ICFR and internal controls.
• Experience with NetSuite and Workiva preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation, review, and timely filing of financial statements under US GAAP/IFRS.
• Maintain documentation for reported balances and key judgments.
• Coordinate regulatory filings and audits with internal/external teams.
• Enhance internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Lead involvement with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal and IR.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Auditing coordination

Team leadership

Senior leadership comms

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA required

Tools

Workiva

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Do you want to work with high-caliber professionals in a dynamic and growing company? Are you entrepreneurial, hard-working, and collegial? Join us at SB Energy, a leading infrastructure company backed by SoftBank Group and Ares Infrastructure, pairing cutting-edge innovation with best-in-class execution. Our mission is to deliver reliable and secure data center and power infrastructure to strengthen America's future.

Founded in 2019, SB Energy is a SoftBank Group company headquartered in Redwood City, California. In 2026, SoftBank Group and OpenAI announced a $1 billion investment to support SB Energy as their leading development and execution partner for data center campuses, while Ares Infrastructure continues its long-standing support of the company's growth. SB Energy develops, builds, owns, and operates some of the largest and most technically advanced energy and data center infrastructure projects in the United States. Since its founding, the company has rapidly grown into a top-tier integrated platform with more than 3 gigawatts (GW) in operation and a multi-GW pipeline of energy and data center infrastructure nationwide.

SB Energy also leverages a strong culture of innovation to identify and integrate new technologies into its projects, including its AI-based digital platform, delivering energy infrastructure that is local, reliable, and matched to load. We are building the energy and infrastructure future—today.

Come join us in accelerating the energy and infrastructure transition!

Basic function:We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the organization’s external and internal financial reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP and IFRS, regulatory requirements, and internal controls. This role leads the preparation and review of financial statements, supports audits and regulatory filings, and partners closely with cross‑functional teams to drive high‑quality financial disclosures. The ideal candidate strengthens reporting processes, enhances controls and documentation, and provides technical accounting guidance while supporting senior leadership with timely, insightful financial information aligned to long‑term strategic objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, review, and timely filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial results, disclosures, and supporting schedules
• Maintain strong documentation to support reported balances and key accounting judgments
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and reporting guidance
• Lead preparation and coordination of regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and J-SOX requirements
• Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Coordinate testing with internal audit and external auditors
• Identify, remediate, and document control deficiencies and process improvements
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors for financial reporting matters
• Coordinate audit and review activities, including PBC schedules and technical memos
• Support audit committee materials related to financial statements and disclosures
• Research, interpret, and apply complex accounting guidance
• Prepare technical accounting memos for non‑routine transactions (e.g., revenue recognition, equity, acquisitions, impairments)
• Maintain and update accounting policies and reporting standards documentation
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Investor Relations to ensure aligned and accurate reporting
• Support investor relations and executive leadership with financial data and disclosure explanations
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, tools, and close timelines
• Leverage financial systems and reporting technology to enhance accuracy and efficiency
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high‑performing financial reporting team

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including public company or SEC‑regulated environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP financial statement disclosures
• Hands‑on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements in a condensed close timeframe
• Proven experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR)
• Experience researching and documenting technical accounting matters and complex transactions
• Proficiency with financial reporting systems and tools (e.g., Workiva, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high‑performing teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including interaction with senior leadership and external auditors
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NetSuite ERP system and Workiva Reporting Solution.
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and/or SEC reporting preferred
• Continuous improvement mindset and experience with process optimization.

Travel: The position may require up to 10% domestic travel.

Location: : San Diego, CA, & Phoenix, AZ preferred or open for remote

Base : $140000-$165000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks—while ensuring internal parity across our teams. The compensation range provided reflects base pay. Total rewards may also include performance-based bonuses, equity grants, and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:

100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)

401(k) with Company Match

Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)

Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)

Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits

Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data

Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans

Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we’re proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

SB Energy is built on a foundation of collaboration and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.

To learn more about us, visitwww.sbenergy.com.