Senior Accounting Analyst - NorthStar Clean Energy

Consumers Energy•Ann Arbor, MI

About The Position

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy. Are you passionate about numbers and making a real impact on the world? Join us as a Senior Accounting Analyst and play a critical role in advancing the transition to renewable energy. In this position, you’ll bring clarity to complex financial data, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with leaders across the organization to support clean energy operations, growth, and innovation. This is more than an accounting role—it’s an opportunity to shape the financial foundation of a sustainable energy future.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting best practices
Experience working with large, complex data sets and translating data into actionable insights
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (SAP experience preferred)
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
Clear, confident communicator—comfortable presenting to leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (required)
4+ years of relevant accounting experience (required)

Nice To Haves

Energy or utility industry experience
Wholesale and retail power accounting
MISO transactions and FERC reporting
Master’s degree in Accounting (preferred)
CPA designation (nice to have)

Responsibilities

Own the financial story by managing general and sub ledger activity, ensuring accurate recording of complex transactions, allocations, and cost accounting activities.
Drive month end close excellence, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses to deliver reliable financial statements.
Navigate complexity with confidence by researching and applying GAAP and regulatory guidance to ensure proper accounting treatment of expenditures.
Support regulatory and external reporting, including SEC filings, audits, rate cases, and regulatory testimony—providing data, schedules, and analytical insights.
Analyze what matters most, identifying risks and opportunities through deep variance analysis, margin estimates, cash flow insights, and forecast development.
Partner across the business, collaborating with Shared Services, Treasury, Operations, Rates, Internal Controls, auditors, and regulatory teams.
Present with impact, clearly communicating financial results, variances, and implications to Accounting Leadership and senior management.
Strengthen the foundation, maintaining internal controls, supporting budgeting and forecasting processes, maintaining master data, and contributing to revenue and cost accounting.