Manager of Technical Accounting (Global)

Recurrent Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Recurrent Energy is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to join its Global Finance team in Austin, TX. This individual contributor role will lead U.S.

GAAP technical accounting research and provide accounting support across NA regions, partnering with Tax, FP&A, Legal, and Project Finance to ensure proper reporting and treatment of complex transactions. The role requires extensive accounting experience, CPA designation, and strong writing skills to develop memos and position papers, while

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in technical accounting and/or financial reporting.
• Experience within the energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction industries preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to stakeholders across functions.
• Strong technical accounting writing skills, including experience preparing formal accounting position papers and memos.
• U.S. or Canadian CPA designation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead U.S. GAAP technical accounting research on complex matters related to the renewable energy business.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical accounting memos with well-supported conclusions and audit-defensible rationale.
• Provide technical accounting support during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, with significant judgments and estimates.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource to finance and accounting teams across the organization.
• Partner with North America controllership to support project-level financial statement preparation and audits.
• Assist with the annual close process for North America project-level SPVs.
• Collaborate with Project Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A to assess accounting implications of new transactions.
• Develop technical accounting training materials for the broader Finance organization.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation (U.S. or Canada)

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Recurrent Energy is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to join its Global Finance team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Global Technical Accounting
• This individual contributor role will be primarily responsible for U.S. GAAP technical accounting research and analysis, while also providing accounting and financial reporting support to the North America region
• The Manager will work closely with teams across Finance, Tax, Legal, Project Finance, FP&A, and regional controllership to evaluate complex transactions and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and reporting
• Technical Accounting:
• Lead U.S. GAAP technical accounting research on complex matters related to the renewable energy business
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical accounting memos with well-supported conclusions and audit-defensible rationale
• Interpret U.S. GAAP guidance and determine the appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for new, material, or unusual transactions
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in response to evolving business needs and changes in accounting standards
• Provide technical accounting support during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, particularly in areas involving significant judgments and estimates
• Serve as a technical accounting resource to finance and accounting teams across the organization
• Regional Accounting & Reporting Support:
• Partner with the North America controllership team to support project-level financial statement preparation and audits
• Assist with the annual close process for North America project-level SPVs
• Provide hands-on accounting and reporting support as needed
• Cross-Functional Partnership:
• Collaborate with Project Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and other functional teams to assess the accounting implications of new transactions and initiatives prior to execution
• Support accounting-related due diligence requests
• Partner with FP&A to incorporate current business models and assumptions into accounting analyses and financial reporting
• Work directly with external auditors and advisors on technical accounting matters
• Training & Continuous Improvement:
• Develop technical accounting training materials for the broader Finance organization and non-finance stakeholders
• Promote technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement within the technical accounting function
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, policies, and controls
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Technical Accounting
• Key Internal Partners: Tax, FP&A, Project Finance, Legal, North America Controllership, and other regional Finance teams
• External Partners: Auditors and accounting advisors

Strong communication, organizational, and project management skillsExperience within the energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction industries preferredAbility to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levelsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and SAP preferredBig Four public accounting experience preferred7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in technical accounting and/or financial reportingU.S. or Canadian CPA designation requiredAbility to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholdersAble to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and entrepreneurial environmentBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related disciplineComfortable balancing technical accounting responsibilities with hands-on financial reporting supportStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in resolving complex accounting mattersHighly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountabilityStrong technical accounting writing skills, including experience preparing formal accounting position papers and memosExpert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance