Lead Revenue Accountant

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

The Lead Revenue Accountant will oversee the accounting and billing for various revenue arrangements at our operating wind and solar projects. This includes invoice preparation and any dispute of invoice. This role ensures accurate and timely analytics and reporting and adherence to accounting policy. The incumbent will work closely with the Accounting Managers, Technical Accounting, based in San Francisco and Houston, as well as individuals from other groups such as Asset Management, Energy Management, FP&A and Performance Management.

- Support the preparation and review of monthly invoices for offtakers, ensuring accuracy in billing and timely resolution of disputes and true-ups.

- Support the month-end close process related to revenue accounting, including preparation and review of journal entries for PPA revenue, ISO settlements, transmission, and other revenue streams. Perform and approve reconciliations for all associated accounts.

- Analyze and interpret complex financial data related to energy transactions to support revenue recognition, variance analysis, and strategic financial forecasting.

- Support continuous improvement across the billing lifecycle by addressing inefficiencies, implementing process enhancements, and collaborating cross-functionally.

- Ensure all revenue accounting processes adhere to internal controls and comply with applicable regulatory and reporting requirements, including FERC EQR filings, RPS reporting, and audit support.

- Maintain and continuously refine documentation of revenue processes to ensure consistency, audit readiness, and knowledge transfer.

- Support with training and development of team members Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and collaborative learning.

- Support participation in special projects and initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or progress toward CPA certification preferred.

- 5–7 years of relevant experience in revenue accounting or public accounting.

- Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.

- Experience with month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and preparation/review of revenue-related journal entries.

- Experience with Oracle financial/ERP system.

- Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data.

- High level of proficiency in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, lookups, formulas).

- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

- Detail-oriented and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Working knowledge of ISO/RTO market structures is a plus.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.