Senior Manager of Accounting Operations

OneEnergy•Madison, WI

1d•$130,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations leads the processes that turn day-to-day business activity into accurate, timely, and decision-useful financial information. The role owns operational accounting end to end, including the month-end close, cost accounting, revenue and COGS, inventory, treasury, general ledger, and supporting systems and controls. As a senior leader within Accounting, this role develops people and partners across Finance, Systems, and business teams to connect operational decisions to their financial impacts. The ideal candidate is an engaged people leader and practical problem solver who can move between detailed review, process design, and systems administration. The role partners with the VP, Corporate Controller on Accounting priorities, OKRs, and close optimization, and collaborates with the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and VP, Corporate Controller on consolidated financials, management reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and MD&A. Compensation depends on location and experience: $140,000–$180,000 in Boulder, CO; $130,000–$160,000 in Madison, WI; and $155,000–$190,000 in Seattle, WA. OneEnergy offers six weeks of paid time off per year, a Volunteer Time Off Program, comprehensive medical coverage, a 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and other benefits. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial ownership of operational accounting and the close.
At least 4 years leading the close and reviewing complex reconciliations, journal entries, and analyses.
At least 4 years of people management experience, with a track record of developing teams and holding them accountable.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting, including revenue, cost accounting, COGS, inventory, accruals, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ERP administration experience.
Experience supporting audits with audit-ready schedules, reconciliations, and technical documentation.
Advanced Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, and comfort connecting systems, data, and workflows.
Ability to lead through change and manage multiple workstreams with competing deadlines.
High ownership and sound judgment; ability to work independently and know when to escalate.
Proactive, practical problem-solving and strong communication with accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.
Customer-focused and collaborative, with strong attention to detail.
Comfort operating in a hybrid, remote, and in-person team environment and willingness to engage directly in the work.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
CPA certification; preferred but not required.
Renewable energy, construction, or other project- and inventory-based experience.
Sage Intacct experience; NetSuite or comparable ERP experience is also valued.
Treasury experience, including cash analysis, bank administration, payment controls, and fraud prevention.

Responsibilities

Own operational accounting across cost accounting, revenue, COGS, inventory, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, AR, AP, and the general ledger, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant.
Lead accounting for project and inventory costs, including accumulation, capitalization, allocations, WIP and inventory movements, COGS recognition, and related reconciliations.
Oversee revenue recognition, including contract review, journal entries, reconciliations, and documentation, and improve processes as the business evolves.
Lead Accounts Payable, ensuring accurate and timely processing, strong vendor controls, and continuous process improvement.
Own the monthly close and drive completion within nine business days or less while maintaining standards for accuracy, documentation, and review.
Set the close calendar, ownership, and dependencies; remove roadblocks and lead retrospectives to shorten timelines without weakening controls.
Review key balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AP, payment platforms, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, inventory, and revenue-related accounts.
Collaborate with the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and VP, Corporate Controller on consolidated financials, management reporting, budget-to-actual analysis, and MD&A.
Own daily cash visibility, short-term forecasts, and liquidity planning across entities, coordinating funding for payroll, vendors, and debt service within approved policies.
Manage banking relationships and account administration, including openings, closures, signatories, entitlements, and fees.
Oversee wire, ACH, and positive pay controls, maintaining approvals and segregation of duties, and partner with AP, Payroll, IT, and banks to prevent payment fraud.
Own the accounting systems strategy and roadmap to support growth, scalability, controls, and reporting needs.
Lead the Systems Accountant and team, setting priorities and ensuring systems, integrations, and workflows are maintained and improved.
Serve as Accounting's business owner for Sage Intacct, overseeing configuration, governance, security, dimensions, workflows, and integrity of data flows with AP, expense, banking, payroll, and procurement platforms.
Lead cross-functional system implementations, integrations, testing, training, and change management; manage consultants and vendors to improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work.
Establish, document, and maintain internal controls and GAAP-compliant processes for assigned areas, with oversight from the VP, Corporate Controller, and remediate gaps promptly.
Own accounting policies, process documentation, and audit-ready technical memos for assigned areas, translating conclusions into executable processes and entries.
Lead, mentor, and develop team members through hands-on review, coaching, and clear feedback, creating an environment where issues surface early.
Own team performance, capacity planning, and development, setting clear expectations and adjusting responsibilities as the business scales.
Provide direct oversight of operational accounting team members, including AP, focusing on GL accuracy, reconciliations, systems, and process effectiveness.
Partner with the VP, Corporate Controller on Accounting priorities, OKRs, and close optimization.
Partner across Accounting, Finance, Systems, Legal, Payroll, Procurement, and business teams, clearly articulating accounting, operational, and control impacts of decisions.
Build trust by connecting daily work to company goals and following through on commitments; support ad hoc analyses and special projects.