Senior Accounting Analyst

Deriva Energy•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, with over 6 GW of operating or under construction wind, solar and storage projects across the country. Deriva ultimate parent is 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 in the rapidly evolving renewable energy industry. Deriva empowers customers with innovative clean energy solutions that strengthen communities and serve future generations This position is located in Charlotte, NC. This is an in-person position with a required 4 days in office schedule. 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 Senior Accounting Analyst is responsible for monthly close, analyzing account reconciliations, facilitating certain cash receipts and payments each period and performing assigned internal SOX controls. This role requires familiarity with a variety of accounting concepts, practices and procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong attributes for accuracy, process improvement, and will be highly detail oriented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline
Three (3) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or working toward achieving their CPA
Five (5) plus years of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)
Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting
Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures
Experience with financial applications (i.e., NetSuite, IFS, OneStream, SSAS Cubes, etc.)
Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, Power BI, and Power Point
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

Responsibilities

Perform monthly general ledger closing for assigned projects/financings and accounting processes.
Perform cash analysis for certain payments from assigned projects.
Complete account reconciliations for assigned solar and wind operating projects, as well as financings.
Analyze financial information and recognize significant variances, trends and irregularities; understand causes/drivers, and summarize concisely to management
Interact and support site operating personnel, corporate personnel, external auditors, vendors and consultants as required
Assist in the preparation for the annual budgets
Support the growth of the business, development of new accounting systems, controls, and processes.
Become knowledgeable of assigned projects/portfolios by reviewing/understanding financing and partnership agreements.
Complete ad hoc requests for internal and external parties or special projects, as assigned.