What The Role IsClearway is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Supervisor of Distributed Solar Accounting, who will be primarily responsible for overseeing a team of senior / staff accountants on various accounting duties for Clearway's renewable energy projects in operation. The position requires an understanding of project accounting, significant experience in the monthly close process, knowledgeable in booking journal entries for complex projects and supervising the work of a team of three to four accountants This role will also be a point of contact with our internal stakeholders, such as the project accountants, corporate accounting teams, financial planning & analysis, and as well as our IT team. In addition, this role will interface with the Company's internal and external auditors for DGCS accounting related topics.
If you don't meet 100% of the qualifications but see yourself contributing, please submit your resume.
What You'll Be Doing- Perform accounting functions necessary to achieve an accurate and timely general ledger month-end close.
- Supervise a team of two to four staff and senior level accountants, each responsible for renewable (solar and wind) energy projects. Ensure consistency, accuracy and timeliness for the monthly and quarter closings.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and other items related to month-end and quarter-end processes.
- Provide direction and supervision for the team, working in close coordination with the Accounting Manager/Director.
- Train team members on desktop procedures and processes.
- Support the annual audit process for project-level entities, which includes coordinating data requests to external auditors, and providing substantial support for audit selections.
- Support the quarterly unaudited financials process in close coordination with the Senior Director of Financial Reporting.
- Work across internal functional departments (e.g., Treasury, Asset Management, Financial Planning & Analysis, and Procurement) along with Clearway, Inc. and external groups to ensure financial results for projects are accurate and in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintain internal control environment and ensure compliance with accounting policies and SOX regulations.
- Participate in process improvement including automation and efficiency projects.
What You'll Bring- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or another related field is required.
- Public Accounting Experience
- CPA
- Minimum of 7 years of professional work experience in accounting and/or financial reporting.
- Accounting knowledge: Working knowledge and general understanding of U.S. GAAP.
- Analytical mindset: Ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve and make suggestions aimed to refine and improve systems and processes. Ability to create and manipulate spreadsheets with large data sets.
- Business Acumen: Ability to understand the Renewable Energy industry and apply the understanding to reported results to increase awareness of potential issues or unusual items.
- Project management: Project management and organization skills with a demonstrated ability to navigate in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines. Ability to set priorities and respond quickly to changing demands from multiple sources.
- Attention to detail: Ability to observe and identify key details.
- Collaboration: Can develop and maintain cross-functional business partnerships with professionalism, as well as work independently.
- Communication skills: Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication.
- Strong willingness to learn new skills and information.
What Would Be Nice- Master's degree in Accountancy
- SAP/S4 Hana or other applicable ERP system experience
- Energy industry experience
Clearway will not sponsor nonimmigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).#LIHybridThe pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations
$98,000-$120,000 USD
Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway's operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & InclusionAt Clearway, we create a community that isn't about being the same - it's about building a team of unique individuals, with different backgrounds & skill sets, coming together to build something big & make a difference in the world. Clearway's team is dedicated to a clean energy future across a wide spectrum of roles & responsibilities. Embodying our company values and operating principles, unique individuals come together over a common mission. We embrace opportunities to do challenging work that can change the world. We aspire to bring out the best in everyone. We share setbacks, celebrate successes, & act with integrity & accountability to get the job done.
Working at Clearway, Hybrid TogetherHere at Clearway, we're committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events.
Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities to our Military & Veterans.
What We ProvideClearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.
Notice to ApplicantsClearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@clearwayenergy.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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