Manager, Corporate Accounting

New Energy Equity•Annapolis, MD

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

New Energy Equity is seeking an accounting leader with at least five years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required; CPA designation is preferred. Experience with NetSuite, financial reporting, and online banking platforms is highly desirable. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation of working in the Annapolis, Maryland office two to three days per week. Reporting directly to the Controller, the Manager, Corporate Accounting oversees accounting operations, monthly close activities, financial reporting, internal controls, and staff development. The role partners with departments across New Energy Equity and its subsidiaries to support accurate transaction recording, timely financial reporting, and evolving accounting processes as the business grows. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Experience applying GAAP to complex transactions and supporting audits is preferred. The role leads and develops accounting staff, collaborates across legal entities and departments, communicates with management and business stakeholders, prioritizes work and resources, and implements practical process improvements. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Expected annual compensation is $100,000–$120,000, encompassing base pay and potential incentive target opportunity. Compensation may vary based on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions. The position may qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. New Energy Equity is a subsidiary of ALLETE and develops solar projects and clean energy investments. The company describes its workplace as collaborative and inclusive, with teamwork, continuous learning, environmental stewardship, professional growth, and a balanced work-life dynamic as priorities.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or a combination of both.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Strong technical accounting knowledge.
Advanced Excel skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and organizational skills, including the ability to partner effectively with management and business stakeholders.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical solutions that enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Ability to manage workload prioritization and resource planning to meet department deadlines and objectives.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or transfer is not available.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation.
Experience with NetSuite.
Experience with financial reporting.
Experience with online banking platforms.
Experience applying GAAP to complex transactions.
Experience supporting audits.

Responsibilities

Oversee and develop accounting staff across the accounting function.
Collaborate across multiple legal entities and departments.
Manage workload prioritization and resource planning to meet department deadlines and objectives.
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations prepared by staff.
Provide guidance on accounting treatment for complex transactions and business activities.
Respond to accounting inquiries from management and business partners.
Review revenue recognition activities to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate period and in accordance with company policy.
Review financial reporting schedules for management.
Coordinate and support annual financial statement and internal audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Lead and develop accounting team members through ongoing training, review, and feedback.
Perform ad hoc accounting analyses and special projects as assigned.
Oversee inventory transactions and inventory accounting processes, including reconciliations, variance analysis, and periodic audits.
Coordinate and participate in monthly close activities across New Energy Equity and its subsidiaries.
Review and approve complex account reconciliations.
Monitor close schedules and ensure deadlines are achieved.
Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
Perform and review variance analysis of actual results compared with budget, forecast, and prior periods.
Identify and resolve accounting issues that affect the monthly close process.
Review project accounting and work-in-progress reporting activities where applicable.
Ensure internal control procedures operate effectively and identify areas for improvement.
Develop and maintain advanced Excel models and reporting tools to support business analysis and decision-making.
Research and document technical accounting matters and GAAP application.
Assist with implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of accounting systems and reporting processes.
Lead cross-functional projects involving accounting, finance, and operational teams.
Identify opportunities to improve departmental processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.