Accounting Manager

lightsource bp • Austin, TX

24d • $125,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As Finance Manager – US Operations, you’ll lead financial reporting and controls for a portfolio of operational U.S. solar sites, managing a team of two. You’ll be the key link between Asset Management, Investment Management, and external partners, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and actionable insights that drive performance.

Requirements

• CPA or equivalent experience with deep US GAAP/IFRS knowledge.
• 7–10 years in finance, ideally with renewables, infrastructure, or manufacturing.
• Track record of managing teams and delivering high-quality reporting.
• Strong MS Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Big 4 background and tax equity exposure desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own all month-end close activities and produce management accounts under IFRS and US GAAP.
• Ensure financial accuracy, maintain strong controls, and safeguard balance sheet integrity.
• Partner with internal teams to interpret asset performance, address operational impacts, and meet investor/lender reporting needs.
• Lead distributions, consolidations, audits, tax schedules, and variance analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements across systems and reporting.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation: $125,000 to $135,000 annually plus a 20% annual bonus.
• Health, dental, prescription, and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment with zero premiums for employee-only coverage.
• Retention bonuses
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually plus 11 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid working environment (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in office, Monday and Friday remote)
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.
• Lifestyle Savings Account and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees