Director, Accounting

T1 Energy•Austin, TX

About The Position

T1 Energy is seeking a Director, Accounting to lead financial reporting and general accounting operations for both corporate and segment-level activities. The role involves ensuring accurate, timely, and well-documented monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal standards. This is a leadership position focused on enhancing controls, standardizing processes, improving efficiency, and building a scalable, high-performing accounting team.

Requirements

Technically proficient in GAAP accounting.
Detail-driven without losing sight of the bigger picture.
Structured, organized, and disciplined in execution.
Comfortable leading teams and holding high standards.
Clear communicator who can translate financial results into actionable insights.
Calm and effective in fast-paced, evolving environments.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Experience preparing reporting packages for senior leadership or global corporate teams.
Strong process documentation and SOP development experience.
Advanced Excel skills.
Proven experience supervising and developing accounting staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Oracle, SAP, Adaptive, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for corporate and segment operations.
Prepare executive-ready reporting packages, variance analysis, and trend insights.
Ensure alignment with GAAP, internal standards, and Global Corporate HQ requirements.
Maintain dashboards, KPIs, and accounting policy memos.
Oversee the general accounting team responsible for close, reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets.
Own the general ledger and drive a disciplined, well-documented month-end close process.
Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness.
Identify and implement improvements that streamline the close cycle and reduce manual work.
Create and maintain SOPs, workflows, and process documentation across accounting activities.
Standardize processes across business units to improve consistency and compliance.
Partner with Finance and Shared Services to adapt best practices and improve efficiency.
Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and corporate stakeholders.
Provide financial insight and reporting support to business leaders.
Contribute to systems improvements and data integrity initiatives.
Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
Set clear expectations around accountability and performance.
Build a culture of precision, ownership, and continuous improvement.