Lead Accounting Analyst- Project Reporting Controller

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6.5GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Formerly the division of Duke Energy, Deriva is now backed by Brookfield Renewable and is poised for dynamic growth across its wind, solar, and storage portfolios. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation who envision a future of energy independence using resilient, carbon-free generation. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations. Summary The Project Reporting Controller team supports Deriva Energy’s business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of non-regulated solar and wind assets. The Lead Analyst – Project Reporting Controller will be responsible for preparing all reporting aspects of assigned solar and wind operating projects, including various project deliverables (lender requirements under project/portfolio financings including financial statements, cash forecasts, and debt service coverage ratios among other things/tasks), and interacting with various internal and external parties. This role requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures to assist with the reporting of the assigned projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong attributes for accuracy and will be highly detail-oriented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Nice To Haves

Six (6) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field
Certified Public Accountant
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., OneStream, Cubes, etc.) and querying tools
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point
Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting
Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners
Demonstrated ability to own and be accountable for the work assigned, serve as a subject matter expert, recommending best practices based on expertise and institutional knowledge, and communicating complex concepts to management

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact with external stakeholders
Act as the primary point of contact for financial deliverables, collaborating with the Asset Management Team, which serves as the main liaison to external stakeholders (debt investors, equity investors, external auditors, and vendors and consultants as required)
Prepare quarterly unaudited and annual audited financial statements for assigned project/portfolio financings/partnerships
Prepare periodic debt service coverage ratio filings for assigned project/portfolio financings
Owner of the detailed trial balances for assigned project/portfolio financings/partnerships
Oversee analytical reviews of assigned projects’ results and the communications of the results to internal management and external stakeholders
Maintain a rolling 12-month cash forecast, ensuring accuracy and timely updates to support liquidity planning and decision-making
Collaborate with offshore teams to identify process efficiencies, streamline workflows, and optimize resource utilization
Lead continuous process improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, reduce cycle times, and strengthen internal controls
Develop in-depth knowledge of assigned projects and portfolios by reviewing financing and partnership agreements
Be knowledgeable of assigned projects/portfolios by reviewing financing and partnership agreements
Ensure compliance with debt covenants, and any new applicable accounting standards
Complete ad hoc requests for internal and external parties or special projects, as assigned