Senior Manager, Technician Accounting & Financial Reporting

Pattern Energy Group • Houston, TX

11d • $118,000 - $160,000

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting is a key member of Pattern Energy’s Corporate Accounting organization and serves as a subject matter expert in U.S. GAAP accounting, SEC and statutory reporting, complex transactions, accounting policy development, and financial statement preparation. The role partners with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Development, Operations, and external auditors to support accurate accounting and timely, high-quality financial reporting.

The position leads technical accounting assessments for acquisitions, project financings, tax equity structures, debt arrangements, derivatives, equity transactions, renewable energy matters, and other significant business initiatives. It oversees audited financial statements and related disclosures and drives improvements in reporting processes, controls, and accounting policies. The role provides leadership through technical expertise and cross-functional collaboration and may supervise a small team of accounting professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting experience and in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 805, ASC 810, ASC 718, ASC 842, ASC 815, ASC 323, ASC 410, and revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and disclosure packages.
• Experience supporting external audits and coordinating with auditors.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and documenting technical accounting positions and complex accounting matters.
• Strong understanding of consolidation accounting, equity method investments, VIE analysis, business combinations, debt transactions, derivatives, complex equity structures, leases, and renewable energy transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent audits, reporting deadlines, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience communicating complex accounting matters to executive leadership, Boards, investors, auditors, and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Advanced technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex accounting matters for executive, Board, investor, and business audiences.
• Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional skepticism and sound judgment.
• Strong talent development and team leadership capabilities.
• Leadership through influence and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on process enhancement and operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• SEC reporting experience.
• Renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or project finance experience.
• Experience with tax equity and project finance structures.
• Deep technical accounting expertise in complex transactions and accounting guidance.
• Additional advanced accounting or finance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical accounting analyses and prepare accounting position papers for acquisitions, project financings, tax equity arrangements, complex contracts, debt instruments, derivatives, equity transactions, restructurings, VIE evaluations, and emerging accounting issues.
• Oversee preparation, review, and issuance of more than 55 annual audited financial statements and associated disclosures, ensuring consistency, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, financing agreements, investor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Direct external audit coordination, including audit planning, PBC management, issue resolution, auditor communications, and review of audit adjustments across multiple engagements.
• Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate a team of approximately six accounting and financial reporting professionals.
• Support development of Board, executive leadership, lender, shareholder, tax equity, and investor reporting materials, translating technical financial results into business insights and decision-support information.
• Maintain accounting policies, implement new accounting standards, manage reporting controls, and ensure consistency of accounting application across the organization.
• Lead special projects, reporting transformations, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Voluntary benefits.
• Family care benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off.
• Bonding leave.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution.
• Employee referral bonuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior