Accounting Manager – Development
About The Position
The Accounting Manager – Development leads accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for RES Americas development businesses across the U.S. and Canada. The role is a key finance partner to development teams, supports month-end and year-end reporting cycles, and drives process improvement and ERP system governance. The position provides technical accounting leadership, oversees reporting for development entities and special purpose entities, and supports development transactions from due diligence through deal execution. It partners with development leaders and cross-functional teams to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decisions. The role also manages and develops accounting staff and helps build team capabilities as the organization grows. The role follows safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions, and uses materials and equipment properly. The work environment and physical demands vary in frequency; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- At least 5 years of accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of IFRS accounting experience.
- At least 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
- Functional competencies include accountability, attention to detail, prioritization, continuous improvement, and ethics and integrity.
- Pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA or equivalent certification.
- Hands-on experience with IFS or a comparable ERP system.
- Renewable energy or infrastructure experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting across development entities.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements in accordance with IFRS and internal reporting standards.
- Analyze and adjust income statement activity for consistent and accurate financial presentation across development portfolios.
- Serve as the technical accounting lead for development activities, advising on revenue recognition, capitalization of development costs, impairment, leases, and financial instruments.
- Develop and document accounting positions and policies that are audit-ready, consistently applied, and aligned with corporate standards.
- Identify and communicate differences between IFRS and U.S. GAAP to support internal and external reporting.
- Partner with development teams on transactions from due diligence through deal execution.
- Oversee accounting and financial reporting for special purpose entities, including intercompany activity and balance sheet management.
- Support revenue recognition decisions and milestone invoicing in line with contractual and audit requirements.
- Lead audit readiness and maintain high-quality documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Coordinate and support external audits, tax credit audits, and regulatory reviews with internal tax and finance teams.
- Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for IFS ERP, supporting financial data integrity, project setup, and reporting accuracy.
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements.
- Support system governance, including chart of accounts, coding structures, and workflow design.
- Serve as the primary finance partner to development leaders, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Collaborate with FP&A, tax, legal, and operations teams on forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making.
- Provide financial insight and guidance to support sound business decisions and alignment with financial objectives.
- Manage and develop direct reports through goal setting, performance management, and career development.
- Foster accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the accounting team.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and team capability building.
- Follow safety and security procedures, determine appropriate action, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use materials and equipment properly.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Basic and voluntary life insurance; basic life coverage is 4x pay.
- Short- and long-term disability coverage.
- Accident, hospital, and critical illness coverage.
- 401(k) plan with 6% company match.
- Four weeks of paid time off and 10 paid holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Green Car Reimbursement.
- Volunteer and charity matching.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid sabbatical leave.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Employee discounts.
- Wellness programs and wellness reimbursement.
- The listed benefits are effective on the first day of employment.
- Bonus eligible.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
