Senior Accounting Leader - Multi-Entity Growth

Zero Impact Energy; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

Zero Impact Energy is seeking an experienced accounting leader to own and mature the evolving accounting function. You will address backlogs, strengthen reconciliations, document procedures, and create clear roles within a growing, multi‑entity organization.

The role emphasizes a structured close, reliable reporting, accurate project margins, and an audit‑readiness mindset as the company expands its renewable-energy operations across California.

Qualifications

• 8+ years accounting experience including 3+ years managing a team
• Construction/contractor accounting exp preferred
• Transformation track record rebuilding processes and close
• Deep US GAAP knowledge incl ASC 606/842
• Multi-entity consolidation experience
• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency
• Strong communication with leadership and cross‑functional teams

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting staff; define roles and performance standards
• Assess current function; deliver stabilization plan within 30 days and execute
• Document procedures; build close checklists; cross-train to remove single points of failure
• Coach and restructure team to fit seats; hire where needed
• Establish weekly operating cadence; report status to Director of Finance
• Build cross-functional relationships to support business needs and project controls
• Own monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close across all entities
• Select or optimize accounting systems and automation; reduce manual workarounds
• Advise on non‑routine accounting matters and document positions

Skills

8+ years exp

Accounting leadership

US GAAP

ASC 606

Intercompany

Cash forecasting

Communication

Team building

WIP/revenue

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Sage 100 Contractor

NetSuite

Viewpoint Vista

Foundation

QB Enterprise

AP automation tools

Job description

Zero Impact Energy is seeking an experienced accounting leader to own and mature the evolving accounting function. You will address backlogs, strengthen reconciliations, document procedures, and create clear roles within a growing, multi‑entity organization.

The role emphasizes a structured close, reliable reporting, accurate project margins, and an audit‑readiness mindset as the company expands its renewable-energy operations across California.