Manager, Financial Reporting, Global

Recurrent Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy, a leading solar and storage developer, seeks a Manager of Financial Reporting to oversee global consolidation, ensure GAAP compliance, and manage external audits. You will maintain the HFM system, support SEC filings, and partner with regional controllers to ensure accurate reporting.

The role requires extensive experience in consolidation or financial reporting, strong communication, and the ability to lead and develop junior staff within a fast-paced, multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting designation required (U.S. CPA or Canada CPA/ACCA).
• Experience in consolidation or financial reporting preferred (Big Four background advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly global group consolidation and analytical review.
• Prepare group financial statements and audit schedules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Strong communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Professional designation: CPA/CA/ACCA

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to \"Make the Difference\" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.Recurrent Energy is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. It is a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and partially owned by BlackRock. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 9 GWp of solar and 3 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. With a total pipeline of 25 GWp in solar and 47 GWh in battery storage, of which 14 GW and 12 GWh respectively already have interconnections (as of January 31, 2023). In addition, Recurrent Energy’s services business has 6 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts, either operational or contracted projects.Functional Title: Manager, Financial Reporting, GlobalEmployment Status: PermanentLevel: ManagerLocation: Canada or USAReporting To: Director, Interim Corporate ControllerJoin Recurrent Energy’s Finance team with a focus on global group accounting close, consolidation, and financial reportingPrimarily support the North America and EMEA regionsKey ResponsibilitiesOversee the monthly global group consolidation and analytical review processPrepare and organize:Group financial statementsAudit schedulesConsolidation proofsNotes to the financial statementsReview financial data from subsidiaries and partner with regional controllers to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAPMaintain the Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) reporting system and lead system enhancementsIdentify and implement improvements to:Accounting policiesFinancial reporting processesInternal control proceduresSupport compliance with SEC public company reporting requirements for the U.S.-listed parent company, including regulatory filings with the SECAdvise and support regional accounting teams on complex or unusual accounting transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC interpretationsLiaise with external auditors and advisorsPerform other related duties as requiredFinancial & Organizational ScopeResponsible for key areas of global financial reporting and consolidationRole has a direct financial impact on the organizationCollaborate closely with the:Global Consolidations teamRegional Controllership teamsTaxFP&AProject FinanceLegalInteract with external stakeholders, including auditors and advisorsKnowledge & SkillsStrong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidation accountingProficiency with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)SAP experience strongly preferredProficiency with Microsoft OfficeStrong communication and project management skillsQualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineProfessional accounting designation required:U.S. CPACanada CPAACCA membership10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experienceAt least 3+ years of experience in consolidation or financial reportingBig Four audit background and/or recent experience preparing public company consolidated financial statementsKey CompetenciesStrong problem-solving skills and ability to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environmentMature, resourceful, responsible, detail-oriented, and highly organizedCollaborative and team-oriented while capable of working independently with minimal supervisionAbility to lead, train, and develop junior staff