Senior Accounting & Consolidations Leader - Hybrid

Acciona, S.A.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA contributions

FSA options

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

PTO + holidays

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Accounting & Consolidations Manager to lead our Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Treasury functions. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees financial close and reporting, general ledger accounting, consolidations, cash management, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, timely financial operations.

The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement. We collaborate with FP&A and other finance teams to strengthen processes and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of corporate accounting experience with U.S. GAAP and IFRS knowledge.
• Experience closing monthly, quarterly, and year-end books, and consolidated reporting.
• Hands-on SAP experience and strong ERP proficiency.
• 3–5 years of people management; ability to build high-performing teams.
• Renewable energy project accounting and tax equity structures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and review procedures.
• Oversee general ledger and corporate accounting activities, including intercompany transactions, fixed assets, lease accounting, and tax equity structures.
• Oversee the preparation and review of parent-company and consolidated financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses, including budget-to-actual variance explanations.
• Research and apply accounting standards under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, as applicable, to support accurate and consistent financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting, AP, and treasury policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor onboarding, payment runs, payment approvals, and controls over vendor banking information and disbursements.
• Manage treasury and cash management activities, including cash positioning, forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, bank account administration, and coordination of funding requirements, capital contributions, and intercompany funding with the CFO and relevant business partners.
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, project-based reporting, and financial analysis to support business planning and decision-making.
• Coordinate internal, external, and tax audits, including the preparation and review of audit schedules and responses to auditor requests.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high‑performing team environment.
• Drive process improvements, automation, ERP development, and adoption of technology and AI-enabled tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

U.S. GAAP & IFRS knowledge

People management

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Accounting & Consolidations Manager to lead our Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Treasury functions. Reporting to the CFO, this role oversees financial close and reporting, general ledger accounting, consolidations, cash management, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, timely financial operations.

The position is based in Chicago with a hybrid work arrangement. We collaborate with FP&A and other finance teams to strengthen processes and drive continuous