Manager, Accounting Operations

Title:                                 Manager, Accounting Operations 

Department:              Corporate Operations – Accounting & Finance 

Reports to:                  V.P. Corporate Controller 

Location:                      Madison, Seattle, Boulder or Remote

FLSA Status:              Exempt 

Pay:                                  $135,000 - $180,000

Company Overview: 

OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.  

We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company dedicated to developing and deploying utility scale solar and community solar facilities. We are committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.   

Position Objective: 

The Manager, Accounting Operations will oversee an established, growing accounting team and own all aspects of OneEnergy’s operational accounting. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader energized to support major business transactions and adapt to change in a fast-paced environment and inspire their team members to do the same. This role is vital to help keep the company’s day-to-day accounting functions running smoothly and to support the company’s growth. This role has the opportunity to evolve into people management. Open to considering candidates in a hybrid capacity or remote, outside of the geographic locations mentioned above.

Responsibilities: 

• Operational Accounting: Oversee cost accounting, revenue recognition, COGS, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting, ensuring accuracy and completen Collaborate with Senior Accounting Manager to ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Month-End Close: Own and lead monthly close ensuring completion in 9 days or less. Collaborate with the Senior Accounting Manager on financial statement reporting and support the Senior Accountant in budget versus actual analysis and MD&A.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain internal controls with oversight of V.P., Corporate Controller.
• Accounting Policies: Management of accounting policies - ensuring accurate timely documentation, addressing changes in business, and annual upkeep, with oversight of V.P. Corporate Controller.
• Operational Accounting Processes: Own the management and documentation of new and ongoing operational accounting processes.
• Compliance: Ensure all accounting is in compliance with accounting policies.
• Audit: Play a key role in the management and execution of annual financial statement audits.
• Systems: Key contributor in the implementation, maintenance, enhancement of financial systems, collaborating with external and internal systems groups. Serve as Accounting team Intacct systems administrator. Passion for leveraging technology to create efficiencies and improve processes.
• Taxes: Assist V.P., Corporate Controller in filing federal, state, local taxes, and any other tax needs.
• Team Management: Support V.P., Corporate Controller in ensuring accounting team objectives and key results, projects, milestones, and goals are met or adjusted to align with evolving company priorities. This role has the opportunity to evolve into people management.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Experience in solar development or construction industry desired.
• 7+ years progressive experience contributing to a high-performing operational accounting team.
• 4+ years of managing month-end close.
• 4+ years of people management experience preferred.
• Understanding of GAAP and management accounting.
• Experience with contributing to financial statement audits.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and administration, such as Sage Intacct
• Must have the ability to demonstrate a high degree of time management and organizational skills resulting in the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at various stages of delivery with competing deadlines.
• Ability to inspire team members to adapt to change in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proactive and creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to clearly communicate problems and identify possible resolutions.
• Apply a systems mindset to own workflow, across the accounting function, and cross-functionally.
• Fulfills job responsibilities with a customer focus mindset by providing efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be self-motivated and enjoy a team-oriented approach to work, contributing to a supportive, collaborative, cross functional team environment.
• Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.
• Comfortable operating in a hybrid, remote, and in-person team environment.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• High proficiency in Office 365 skills, particularly in Excel, required.

OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Paternity Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more. 

We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.