Renewable Energy Client Accounting - Director

CohnReznick• , CA

8h•Remote

About The Position

As CohnReznick grows, so do our career opportunities. As one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick creates rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax with team members who value innovation and collaboration in everything they do! CohnReznick helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through CohnReznick LLP (assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax services). Together, the firm provides leaders with deep industry knowledge and relationships, solutions to address clients’ unique business goals and risks, and insight on how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, the firm serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia. We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Director to join the Renewable Energy team in our Client Accounting Advisory practice. CohnReznick is a hybrid firm and most of our professionals are located within a commutable distance to one of our offices. This position is considered remote which means it does not require job duties be performed within proximity of a CohnReznick office location. However, as a remote employee, you may be required to be present at a CohnReznick office with scheduled notice for client work, team meetings, or trainings. YOUR TEAM. The Client Advisory Services Team is a rapidly growing division of CohnReznick, where we partner with our clients to perform accounting, advisory and technology services. Our goal is to leverage the best staff, cutting edge technology, and efficient processes to exceed our clients’ expectations. Our services include maintaining of books and records, financial statement close management reporting, assistance with state and local tax filings, virtual controller/CFO services, as well as accounting technology solution development A Client Accounting Director assumes responsibility for managing multiple verticals, Senior managers, manager, teams, and multiple clients, simultaneously, with support from leadership. The Director oversees the performance of client service teams and all related activity working alongside with Partners to ensure the professional and technical development of team members, in addition to being front facing and maintaining client relations

Requirements

CPA required
Over 10 years of managing and leading large accounting teams across different verticals
Proven ability to drive and lead corporate accounting processes and procedures such as cash management, AR/AP, month end close,
Strong GAAP experience along with hands on experience performing controllership functions related to consolidations, GL close and financial reporting
Strong Renewable Energy experience
Strong communication, documentation, and presentation skills
Strong problem solving and analytical skills, being highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Project)
Strong project and time management skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
Action-oriented (self-starter, team player, detail-oriented)
Must be able to handle multiple priorities and effectively meet critical deadlines
Significant knowledge of accounting and finance processes and functions
Strong understanding of financial statement preparation and analysis

Nice To Haves

QuickBooks, NetSuite, and Sage Intacct experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Renewable Energy accounting departments and staff
Responsible for vertical and client execution, timely delivery of client’s work product by team members
Demonstrates ability to independently perform and assist with complex accounting services for client
Lead global team with client work and developing skills, including but not limited to: Providing guidance and training on accounting principles and calculations Handling inquiries from clients and/or internal stakeholders Understanding the industries and client challenges in order to provide solutions and improvements to their business and client deliverables
Look for cross selling opportunities to provide value to your clients
Timely complete duties associated with managing teams, including but not limited to: Ensuring team is Meeting goals and benchmarks for performance and execution of client work, such as delivering monthly financials, etc. Developing skills for career growth Has appropriate client work for skill set and capacity Working within budget and time parameters Entering time accurately and timely as well as maintaining billable hour goals Completing performance reviews, constructively and timely, both written and oral; as well as provides ongoing feedback throughout the performance year
Complete duties associated with managing clients, including but not limited to: Developing and maintaining client relationship, including proactive communications Completing client billings timely and assist with the managing accounts receivable Exceeding clients’ expectations
Develops expertise in use of all technology necessary for performance execution
Ensures quality control procedures being executed and adhered to by all team members
Identify areas for process improvement for client work and/or practice operations
Become a subject matter expert for the industry vertical(s) you are supporting
Seeks opportunities to participate in mentoring, recruiting, retention and team-building activities
Conducts oneself professionally and always shows respect to others.
Follows regulations and professional ethics of the AICPA and the state society
Maintains appropriate compliance with all firm wide and local office policies and procedures
Proactively develop relationships and proactive communications with clients, staff, and internal stakeholders.
Responds timely and accurately to internal team and client requests
Solicit internal experts from across the Firm to assist in providing solutions for client challenges