Kindle Energy Management Company LLC

Accounting Manager

Princeton, NJ

full time

$150,000-$175,000

Hybrid

Oil and Gas

About This Job

Kindle Energy LLC (“Kindle”) specializes in the management, optimization, and development of power generation in the United States and Canada and is a portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc. Blackstone is a leading global alternative asset manager with $1 trillion of total assets under management. Kindle manages 8.7 GW of generation in Ohio, Indiana, Texas, and Louisiana, with a 700 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine project in Louisiana and a 164 MW Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine project in Colorado, both currently under construction.

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager will lead and support key financial reporting and accounting functions across multiple entities, including responsibility for managing the month-end close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and producing quarterly and annual financial statements. The position plays a critical role in integrating newly acquired assets, including overseeing accounting transitions and purchase price allocations, and preparing technical accounting analyses and memos.

The ideal candidate will lead the year-end audit process, support debt compliance reporting, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, construction, tax, and finance, to ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance. Additionally, the role involves training team members in accounting policies and performing various ad hoc tasks as needed.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

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Perform the month-end close process for multiple entities, including booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations

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Lead the integration of newly acquired assets

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Lead all accounting transition aspects for newly acquired assets including purchase price allocation

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Prepare of technical accounting analysis and memos

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Prepare quarterly unaudited financial statements and annual audited financial statements

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Lead the year-end financial statement audit process

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Assist with debt compliance including preparation of schedules for quarterly submissions to lenders

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Working closely with the local operations/construction teams on any accounting related topics

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Training personnel in accounting policies and procedures

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Working with the tax department to ensure tax compliance

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Other ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks, as necessary

Working Conditions:

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Hybrid work schedule – 3 days per week in office; 2 days per week remote work

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Open office work environment

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Occasional work outside of normal business hours

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Limited business travel

Minimum Requirements:

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Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business or related field.

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5+ years’ auditing/technical advisory experience in a big-4/mid-tier public accounting firm

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4+ years’ experience working in corporate industry

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CPA professional designation

Preferred Qualifications:

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Experience with NetSuite accounting system preferred, but not essential

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Energy industry experience is preferred, but not essential

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Continuous improvement mindset, always looking to improve processes, automate manual tasks and develop/establish formal policies and procedures

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“Hands-on” and “can-do” attitude; no task is too big or small for this role

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Ability to work independently

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Strong communication skills to be able to liaise between different functions within the company

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Attention to detail and the ability to view the big picture

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Interest in IT/accounting systems

Position Pay Range:

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$150,000 - $175,000 total annual cash compensation including annual bonus

Kindle Energy offers comprehensive total rewards:

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Employer paid medical coverage, basic life and AD&D, short-term & long-term disability

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Employee paid dental, vision, voluntary life and AD&D for employee and qualified dependents

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Paid sick hours – 40 hours annually (pro-rated based on hire date)

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Paid vacation hours – 160 hours annually (pro-rated based on hire date)

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Retirement Savings Plan – traditional 401K & Roth IRA options available

Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.