Technical Accounting Manager
About The Position
The Technical Accounting Manager leads the evaluation, documentation, and implementation of complex accounting policies and new standards. The role serves as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP, SOX, and IFRS, supporting the Controller and CFO in maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, particularly in areas unique to the solar industry. The manager provides technical guidance on revenue recognition, debt recognition and modification, tax equity structures, lease accounting, and capital expenditures. The role also conducts SOX testing, maintains technical accounting documentation and internal controls, supports quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and audits, and leads implementation of new accounting standards or policy changes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- CPA required.
- At least 6 years of experience in technical accounting.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls.
- Strong Excel and financial modeling capabilities.
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or MBA.
- Big 4 and/or public company experience.
- Experience in renewable energy, utilities, infrastructure, or a similarly regulated, capital-intensive industry.
- Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite and OneStream preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical assessments of revenue contracts, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), test energy sales, and milestone-based arrangements.
- Partner with FP&A and commercial teams on revenue forecasting and recognition; monitor evolving guidance and update internal policies.
- Evaluate and document accounting treatment for new and modified debt instruments, including fair value through OCI and amortized cost classifications.
- Assess debt derecognition criteria and expected credit loss models, collaborating with Treasury and Legal on structuring and compliance.
- Provide technical guidance on tax equity investments, including partnership flips, inverted leases, and sale-leasebacks.
- Coordinate with Tax and Legal to align book and tax treatments, and work with project finance, legal, and operations to assess accounting implications of new business models.
- Support SOX controls and documentation for tax equity-related transactions.
- Oversee lease classification and measurement for lessee and lessor arrangements, and ensure completeness and accuracy of lease data in the lease accounting system.
- Support quarterly lease disclosures and audit requests.
- Define capitalization criteria for development, construction, and major maintenance projects.
- Review project costs for compliance with IFRS and internal policy, including inspections, feasibility studies, and regulatory assets.
- Partner with Operations and Engineering on proper cost tracking and reporting.
- Conduct regular SOX testing and ensure timely remediation of deficiencies.
- Oversee the annual review of capitalized costs and enhance evidence of review.
- Draft and maintain technical accounting memos for audit and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams to ensure SOX compliance.
- Support quarterly and annual financial statement preparation and the audit process.
- Act as liaison with external auditors and technical advisors.
- Develop and maintain internal accounting policies and controls.
- Lead implementation of new accounting standards or changes in policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
