Senior Accounting & Consolidations Leader – Renewables

acciona; Illinois; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

HSA company contributions

FSA options

401(k) with company match

Descripción de la vacante

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Accounting & Consolidations Manager to lead accounting, AP, and treasury functions. This role reports to the CFO and drives monthly through annual close, intercompany, fixed assets, and tax equity management across a global renewable portfolio.

In this senior position, you will coordinate audits, strengthen internal controls, and implement technology-driven improvements. CPA preferred; renewable energy project accounting experience is a plus.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of general accounting experience with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience managing monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, consolidated financial reporting, general ledger accounting, accounts payable, treasury, and cash management.
• Hands-on SAP experience and strong proficiency in ERP systems.
• 3-5 years of people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Renewable energy experience, particularly in project accounting, wind and solar assets, and tax equity structures preferred.
• Experience working within a European or international organization highly preferred.
• CPA certification and public accounting experience preferred.
• Proven ability to assess financial risks, strengthen internal controls, and implement technology-driven improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, handle confidential information professionally, and build effective relationships across diverse teams.

Responsabilidades

• 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 relevant 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.

Conocimientos

Financial close management

US GAAP

IFRS

ERP/ERP systems

People management

Audit coordination

CPA certification

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tax equity structures knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification (preferred)

Herramientas

SAP

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

ACCIONA Energía is seeking a Senior Accounting & Consolidations Manager to lead accounting, AP, and treasury functions. This role reports to the CFO and drives monthly through annual close, intercompany, fixed assets, and tax equity management across a global renewable portfolio.

In this senior position, you will coordinate audits, strengthen internal controls, and implement technology-driven improvements. CPA preferred; renewable energy project accounting experience is a plus.