Manager, General Ledger - Central/East

RWE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 116,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Education Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Incentives

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Manager of General Ledger to lead a 5-6 person accounting team in Chicago. The role focuses on delivering accurate financial statements, close processes, and audit support within a dynamic energy environment.

The successful candidate will have CPA preferred, 8+ years in energy or related fields, IFRS/US GAAP knowledge, and SAP experience. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• CPA license preferred.
• 8+ years in the energy industry or related field.
• Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP.
• ERP experience with SAP preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations.
• Monitor team performance and optimize processes for accuracy and efficiency.
• Support internal and external audits and special projects.
• Establish best practices for close and reconciliation processes.
• Hire, train, and supervise accounting staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

IFRS knowledge

Education

CPA license preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Finance / Controlling

Remuneration: Exempt

The Manager, General Ledger - Central/West, supervises team of 5-6 accountants and is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including General Ledger, Financial Statements and Year-end audit preparation.

The Manager, General Ledger, collaborates closely with various Accounting and Finance teams, assist in ad hoc projects, provides guidance to General Ledger team, continuously work to improve the efficiency of the accounting and reporting processes.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly ,quarterly and year end close. Overview month end close activities, including preparing/reviewing standard and miscellaneous journal entries, account reconciliation, running month end transaction like settlements/depreciation/BS analysis, supervise the GL Team to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions as well as developing and maintaining of accounting policies and procedures
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Support for internal and external audit activities, as appropriate. Support special projects, as appropriate, with Financial Reporting, Tax, Structure Finance, Risk and Credit, Controlling
• Establish best practices related to the monthly close process and account reconciliation process in order to operate in an efficient and effective manner
• Work with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff. Hiring, training and supervision of accounting staff

Job Requirements and Experience

• CPA license preferred
• Minimum 8 years of relevant work in the energy industry or related field, including at least 2+ years of managing direct reports
• Familiar with IFRS and US GAAP
• Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachablel>
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americasis unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range

The annual base salary range for this position in Illinoisis $116,000 - $158,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

RWE Americas, a subsidiary of RWE, is a US-based energy company that is helping to meet the growing demand for energy across the United States. Backed by RWE’s 125-year global legacy of managing diverse power assets, RWE Americas operates approximately 13 GW of power projects across 27 states.With a talented workforce of 2,000 employees, RWE Americas develops, constructs and operateswind, solar and battery storage projects, along with natural gas-powered generation, that safely deliver affordable, reliable electricity to our customers. Committed to responsible development, RWE Americas invests in local and rural communities, creating jobs and partnering with stakeholders to support and strengthen the places where we live and work. Learn more about how RWE Americas is generating impact at americas.rwe.com .

We look forward to meeting you. Of course, you can find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and Xing, too.

At RWE Americas, we foster a culture defined by our Essential Behaviors - Have Courage, Create Impact and Actively Collaborate. We encourage bold thinking and continuous learning, and we value ownership, resilience and inclusion in everything we do. When you join us, you become part of a team that supports your development, respects your contributions and celebrates shared success. This is a place where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.