Associate, Finance Operations

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners • Chicago, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

CIP Fund Solutions (CIP FS) is seeking a Finance Operations Associate to join their office in Chicago, United States of America. This role supports a portfolio of operational renewable energy projects and projects under development and construction. The Finance Operations Associate will work with U.S. and Canada accounting processes and projects, reporting directly to the Senior Manager Finance Operations. The position involves reviewing work performed by external service providers to ensure accurate and timely completion of periodic accounting closes and financial reporting delivery.

Requirements

• Relevant degree
• Min. 1-3 years of relevant full-time experience from a similar role
• Experience with automating key processes/workflows
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated with a structured, methodical and disciplined approach to work
• Strong attention to details
• Ability to independently connect the dots, prioritize effectively, and to thrive under shifting priorities
• Results-driven with a high execution orientation
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, address issues pragmatically, and follow tasks through to completion

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Renewable Energy, Power & Utilities, or Infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review quarterly and annual financial statements and trial balances prepared by external accounting service providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP
• Support requests from external auditors during annual audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of accounting operations
• Review and identify the accounting implications and contractual reporting requirements (when relevant) for certain legal agreements (I.E. purchase and sales agreements, limited liability company agreements, and statements of work from service providers) with the support of manager/senior manager.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders both in the US and in Denmark including the investment team, tax, transactions, and asset management team.
• Support the enforcement of internal controls for procure to pay process

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree