Technical Accounting Director

Birch Creek Energy; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

401(k) with match

Maternity leave

Job summary

Birch Creek Energy, a utility-scale solar developer, seeks a Technical Accounting Director in St. Louis, MO. You will own complex U.S.

GAAP accounting, including VIEs, HL BV for tax equity, and acquisitions, partnering with Controller, CIO, FP&A, and auditors to ensure audit-ready positions across a multi-entity portfolio. The role requires 8+ years of accounting experience, CPA, and strong written communication to document positions and guide teams.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (ASC 810, 606, 842, 323, 360, 740).
• Experience with multi-entity consolidation and complex positions.
• Renewable energy/project finance accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting within Sage Intacct on complex transactions, including VIE consolidation, tax equity structures, revenue recognition (PPAs/RECs), leases, impairment, taxes, and business combinations.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new project acquisitions, financings, capitalization of costs, and partnership structures; advise GAAP treatment.
• Manage consolidation of the entity structure and allocations across 100+ entities.
• Partner with Controller and accounting operations to reflect technical positions in close and financial statements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, memos, and internal controls documentation.
• Monitor and implement new GAAP updates and standards affecting the company.
• Mentor accounting staff on complex accounting matters.

Skills

CPA license

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation accounting

Public accounting background

Technical accounting

Sage Intacct

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Birch Creek Energy, a utility-scale solar development company with projects across the United States, is seeking a Technical Accounting Director in our St. Louis, MO office who thrives in a team-oriented culture and shares our mission to build a future powered by renewable energy.

Birch Creek was ranked #3 on Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies in 2023.

This role is to serve as the organization's subject-matter expert on complex U.S. GAAP matters, including variable interest entity (VIE) consolidation, hypothetical liquidation at book value (HLBV) accounting for tax equity partnerships, and technical accounting for acquisitions and project financings. This role reports to the Controller and partners closely with the Controller, CIO, FP&A team, tax, and external auditors to ensure the company's accounting positions are well-researched, well-documented, and audit-ready across a complex, multi-entity structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Own technical accounting within Sage Intacct on complex transactions, including VIE consolidation analysis, accounting for tax equity structures, revenue recognition (PPAs and RECs), leases, asset impairment, income and property taxes, and business combinations.
• Evaluate the accounting implications of new project acquisitions, financings, capitalization of costs, and partnership flip structures, and advise on GAAP treatment.
• Manage the consolidation of the entity structure, ensuring accurate elimination entries and non-controlling/tax equity interest allocations across 100+ entities.
• Partner with the Controller and accounting operations team to ensure technical positions are properly reflected in the close process and financial statements.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, technical memos, and internal controls documentation to support a scalable, audit-ready control environment.
• Monitor and assess the impact of new and proposed accounting standards (FASB/GAAP updates) on the company and lead implementation efforts.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to accounting staff on complex accounting matters as the entity structure and portfolio grow.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a foundation in public accounting, renewable energy industry, or technical accounting strongly preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• Deep working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience researching and documenting complex technical accounting positions (ASC 810, 606, 842, 323, 360, 740 and related areas).
• Experience with renewable energy, tax equity structures, or project finance accounting (including HLBV) is preferred but not required.
• Experience working within a multi-entity or consolidated organizational structure; comfort navigating complexity across a large number of legal entities.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting conclusions into clear memos for auditors and leadership.

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO, with an expectation of in-office collaboration 3-4 days per week with flexibility to work remotely.

Benefits & Compensation

We take the health and happiness of our employees seriously and offer outstanding benefits:

• Company-funded and deeply subsidized benefit options for you and your family, effective the first day of the month following your start date.
• Work-life balance supported by our responsible PTO / Vacation program.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid maternity and child-bonding leave.
• A positive, collaborative, and diverse culture.
• Social events, both onsite and remote.

Birch Creek Energy offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, and performance bonus, commensurate with experience. The annual salary for the successful candidate will depend on skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law.