Senior Accounting Manager, Asset Management

Who We Are

CleanCapital is a diversified clean energy company focused on the middle-market solar and storage industry. Mission-driven to mitigate the climate crisis, CleanCapital leads the energy transition with strategic investments in early-stage, new construction, and operating renewables projects and development partners. To date, the company has invested $1 billion in projects and companies, including the acquisition of BQ Energy, a national leader in landfill and brownfield renewable energy development. The company has successfully acquired and managed over 230 operating and new construction projects in 26 states and one U.S. territory, totaling 460 MW.

Location of Position

This position is a fully remote position, with a hybrid work schedule of 2 in-office days highly encouraged if located near our NYC or Buffalo office locations.

What We Offer

Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals

Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture

Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader

100% paid for single and family benefits plus 401k matching program

The range for this position is {$129,413-$175,088} plus an annual performance-based bonus

Our Commitment to Diversity

CleanCapital is committed to fostering a diverse and equitable workforce reflective of our community while also valuing each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CleanCapital does not discriminate against any individual’s race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or nationality and is committed to promoting a more just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions.

Position Summary

The Sr. Accounting Manager position is a key player within the asset management vertical and involves a multitude of accounting and finance responsibilities in all areas of financial accounting, reporting, year-end audits, and budget activities for the distributed generation power projects across the CleanCapital portfolio.

Core Responsibilities

• Reports to the Sr. Director, Controller
• Manage staff accountants who perform multiple supporting roles for the senior accountants and accounting managers including posting cash transactions, bank reconciliations, accounts receivable invoicing, accounts receivable collections
• Manages the monthly and quarterly close process in accordance with our timeline, reviews portfolio-level financial statements for distributed solar and battery storage portfolios which may include projects in development, projects in construction and/or operating projects, including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations, posting of journal entries, etc
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices)
• Review budget vs. actual reporting with variances in accordance with our close timeline. Ensure the team is working closely with Technical Asset Managers to understand performance issues causing variances against budget
• Ensure debt and/or tax equity and other financings’ compliance requirements are met in an accurate and timely manner
• Assist with the formulation and standardization of internal controls and policies to comply with best practices and GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Practices)
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions of the solar projects
• Manage the standardization of the posting of monthly, quarterly, and annual general journal entries
• Manage onboarding new portfolios in compliance with our policies and procedures
• Manage quarterly distribution calculations in accordance with our process and timeline for all operating portfolios
• Manage the monitoring of all aged A/R and work with cross functional teams to resolve any issues
• Prepare work papers to support year end audits
• Ensure audit and tax filings for various portfolios are completed on time
• Responsible for review and delivery of annual budgets
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement effective solutions to optimize current processes
• Job description may evolve over time
• Other duties as assigned
• Occasional travel expected
  
  

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required. CPA required
  
  

Technical Skills And Experience

• 3+ years of experience working in public accounting and CPA required, specifically with audit engagements is required
• Experience managing staff in a fast-paced environment is required
• 5+ years of accounting experience strongly preferred
• Experience as an assistant controller a plus, but not required
• Experience in the renewable industry a plus, but not required
• Must define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and develop sound conclusions
• Preferred experience, but not required:
• Working Accounting function in the renewable energy sector
• Experience with Sage Intacct and Bill.com
• Ability to understand financial models and the potential impact of operations on investments
• Proven ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
  
  

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioral Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Management experience a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Excellence in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

If working remotely, your work environment is what you make of it, however CleanCapital encourages everyone to have a dedicated workspace that, for the most part, can be free of distractions. If working in one of our Corporate Offices, the work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

CleanCapital provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants in all company facilities without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information, or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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