Accounting Manager (Renewable Energy)

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5-10 years experience
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The Accounting Manager will lead financial reporting, month-end close activities, and operational initiatives for renewable energy projects. They will also provide leadership to the finance team while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and internal control standards.

The Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager, Renewable Energy to join our growing Offshore Renewable Energy Practice and collaborate closely with our United States operations.

The Manager will play a key role in supporting renewable energy clients across project development, construction, financing, accounting, and asset operations. This position requires strong experience working with multi-entity renewable energy organizations, with the ability to oversee financial reporting, project accounting, operational processes, controls, and stakeholder requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated professional who can work independently while providing leadership and guidance to the team. Experience across solar and wind projects, project finance, asset management, and U.S. GAAP/IFRS environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational initiatives across renewable energy projects and entities

  • Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules

  • Review project asset schedules, debt schedules, depreciation, capital expenditures, and general ledger activity

  • Prepare and review financial reporting, management reports, workpapers, and technical accounting documentation

  • Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements, as applicable

  • Coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders

  • Review financing schedules, debt agreements, and covenant compliance

  • Support project-level financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

  • Lead process walkthroughs, control testing, and identification of process or control gaps

  • Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting and financial controls

  • Ensure vendor, treasury, and financial processes comply with established controls and segregation-of-duties requirements

  • Monitor project and operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members

  • Assist with renewable energy development, construction, and asset operations initiatives

  • Stay current on renewable energy industry practices, regulatory requirements, financing structures, and accounting standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or renewable energy experience

  • Experience managing or supporting multi-entity organizations, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project-based businesses

  • Renewable energy experience is required; exposure to solar and wind projects is highly valued

  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS

  • Experience with project accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, or project finance

  • CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred

  • Demonstrated experience leading projects, processes, or accounting/finance teams

  • Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements

  • Ability to prioritize, organize, manage time, and work independently while meeting deadlines

  • Ability to align with U.S. hours (PST) with flexibility based on U.S. collaboration and business deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data

  • High degree of professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

Key Attributes for Success

  • Strong leadership and people-management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, entities, and competing priorities

  • Strong understanding of renewable energy project economics and operations

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, operations, and executive teams

  • High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

  • Eagerness to learn, improve processes, and contribute to the growth of the Renewable Energy Practice

Perks and Benefits

  • Professional Development: Structured training, mentorship, and ongoing exposure to U.S. accounting, finance, and renewable energy practices.

  • Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within Del Playa Group and the Renewable Energy Practice.

  • Global Exposure: Collaborate directly with U.S. clients, leadership teams, and renewable energy professionals.

  • Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead processes and teams supporting a growing U.S. renewable energy practice.

  • Work Flexibility: Fully remote setup with collaboration tools and structured support.

Location: Remote

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