Lead Accounting Analyst

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

1d•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. Position Summary The Financial Accounting team supports Deriva Energy’s business. Team members actively partner with the business to support a growing portfolio of non-regulated renewable assets. The Lead Accounting Analyst is involved in more complex areas and will function primarily in a reviewer role, responsible for the accounting and analysis for assigned projects and processes, including internal controls. This includes support for monthly close, analyzing account reconciliations, facilitating certain cash receipts and payments each period and reviewing/approving assigned internal controls. This role requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong attributes for leadership, accuracy, process improvement, 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

Focus on month end close, account reconciliations, SOX controls, and cash management activities
This team will have focus attention on accounting for certain long-term assets and liabilities (i.e. fixed assets, ARO, ROU and Lease obligations)
Assist as a subject matter expert in complex areas such as but not limited to leases, derivatives, consolidations, revenue recognition, fixed assets, impairment assessments etc.
Provide guidance and direction to stakeholders for accounting of major transactions, new accounting issues, new accounting guidance, and significant non-recurring transactions
Accounting research for transactions which the Company has less, if any, historic experience or requires more judgment, including researching accounting for new business strategies
Documentation of significant accounting or reporting matters
Interacting with the external auditors on significant accounting transactions and topics
Provide input to operational management for changes to approach, contracts, language, etc. in order to drive the desired results
Leading implementation of new accounting standards with broad impacts to the Company
Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Other duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned