Senior Accounting Manager

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd in Tempe, AZ seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting across US/Canada entities, project SPVs, and joint ventures, ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting and strong internal controls.

You will manage a growing team, drive close processes, support audits, tax accounting, and ERP system initiatives while partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to enable scalable, compliant financial operations for renewable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA certification required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or utilities is strongly preferred.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across U.S. and Canadian entities and project SPVs.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting staff; provide guidance and development.
• Oversee general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Perform technical accounting research and ensure U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Address revenue recognition for PPAs and long-term contracts.
• Coordinate accounting for renewable energy projects with multiple departments.
• Support audits with documentation and timely responses.
• Drive process improvements and automation in accounting operations.
• Assist with ERP system management and enhancements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

ERP systems (SAP/NetSuite/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Renewable energy experience

Financial reporting

Audit support

Analytical skills

Communication

Process improvement

Education

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

CPA

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

Job description

Location: Tempe, Arizona

Department: Corporate Finance / Accounting

Role Purpose

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in support of renewable energy projects and corporate activities. This role manages a team responsible for day‑to‑day accounting functions, strengthens internal controls, and partners cross‑functionally to support project accounting, close processes, financial reporting and audits.

The Senior Accounting Manager plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting operational scalability as the organization grows. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations across multiple U.S. and Canadian entities, project SPVs, and joint ventures.
• Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting and accounts payable staff, providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and development support, to elevate team capabilities.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes as well as corresponding tasks, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with company policies, and regulatory requirements
• Perform technical accounting research to document and conclude accounting position as needed and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal global accounting policies, including technical areas such as:
• Revenue recognition for PPAs and long‑term contracts
• Construction‑in‑progress and capitalization of project costs
• Lease accounting for land, equipment, and infrastructure assets
• Asset retirement obligations and decommissioning liabilities
• Review and interpret legal agreements as needed to determine accounting impact and corresponding journal entries.
• Perform various analysis to support business needs.
• Coordinate accounting activities related to renewable energy projects, and collaboration with multiple departments and operations teams.
• Support the preparation of various internal and external reports, and ad‑hoc analyses for leadership.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and financial accuracy.
• Partner with AP, Consolidation, tax, procurement, and finance/Controlling teams to ensure end‑to‑end accounting alignment.
• Support tax function and provide information needed for federal, state, and renewable‑energy‑specific tax filings and incentives, and oversee and prepare the tax accounting entries based on reports from tax advisors or internal tax team
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and timely responses.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with ERP system management and enhancements, including testing, implementation, and process documentation.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA required.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or utilities industries strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting audits, month‑end close cycles, and financial reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and support accounting automation initiatives.
• Detail‑oriented leader committed to accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to support a growing and evolving organization.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to balance hands‑on execution with team leadership and strategic thinking.
• Passion for supporting sustainable growth through strong financial foundations.

Company Culture

We believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.