Technical Accounting Director – Renewable Energy

Altitude Search Group; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Altitude Search Group is partnering with a rapidly scaling renewable energy company to recruit a Director/Senior Director, Technical Accounting. This role leads the technical accounting function, advising Finance, Legal, Commercial, Operations, and executive leadership, shaping policy and documentation for complex transactions.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, deep US GAAP knowledge, and a proven track record with asset-intensive projects and complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant technical accounting, financial reporting, or accounting advisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience researching complex accounting conclusions.
• Experience with complex commercial contracts.
• Experience in energy, infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, industrial, technology, or other asset-intensive sectors strongly preferred.
• Experience with a Big Four or national accounting firm, combined with meaningful industry experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment with evolving processes.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Technical Accounting & Policy — Lead the evaluation, research, and resolution of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, including emerging issues and transactions unique to the energy and infrastructure sectors.
• Complex Contracts & Commercial Arrangements — Lead accounting assessments for significant customer, supplier, development, construction, and financing contracts, including VIEs, revenue recognition, lease accounting, embedded leases, derivatives, and variable consideration.
• Energy & Project Accounting — Advise on accounting matters tied to project development, construction, and operation of energy assets, including capitalization, asset classification, impairment, and abandonment obligations.
• Financial Reporting — Support accurate and timely financial statements and disclosures, including footnote disclosures. Partner with external auditors to resolve complex matters.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership — Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on accounting implications of strategic decisions.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

CPA

Job description

Altitude Search Group is partnering with a rapidly scaling renewable energy company to recruit a Director/Senior Director, Technical Accounting. This role leads the technical accounting function, advising Finance, Legal, Commercial, Operations, and executive leadership, shaping policy and documentation for complex transactions.

The ideal candidate brings 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, deep US GAAP knowledge, and a proven track record with asset-intensive projects and complex