Manager, Accounting

Shoals Technologies Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC, headquartered near Nashville, Tennessee, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls under U.S. GAAP and SOX.

The role partners with Finance, Sales, HR, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and executive leadership to support objectives, improve processes, and drive growth. You will drive the close cycle, ensure accurate reporting, and lead process improvements while coordinating with auditors and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 7+ years accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• 3-5 years managing accounting teams.
• Public company experience and/or manufacturing/renewable energy industry experience preferred.
• SOX compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare documentation for significant transactions and journal entries.
• Direct balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of items.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statement analyses and variances.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable including billing, collections, and deposits.
• Mentor and develop accounting team members.
• Assist with external audits and SOX activities.
• Collaborate on system implementations and ERP enhancements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

SOX compliance

Leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Netsuite

SAP

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group (NASDAQ: SHLS), a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide. With over 60 GW of solar systems deployed globally, we’re setting the standard for the renewable energy industry.

We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world. We are the rebellious hero.

Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and internal control environment. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies. The Manager partners closely with Finance, Sales, HR, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and executive leadership to support business objectives, improve financial processes, and drive organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of close process.
• Prepare documentation related to significant accounting transactions, estimates, and journal entries for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Direct the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statement flux analyses, providing meaningful explanations for significant variances and trends.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable function including billing, collections, discounts, retainage, and customer deposits.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Assist with external audit activities, ensuring timely completion of audit requests.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including control design, documentation, testing coordination, remediation efforts, and process improvements.
• Evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process standardization, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system implementations, ERP enhancements, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of management experience leading accounting teams.
• Public accounting experience and/or publicly traded company experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or renewable energy industry experience preferred.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements and audit processes.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement sustainable solutions.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Shoals Technologies Group, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.