Sr. Manager, Finance & Accounting - Services

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary:

The Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting will be a leader within the North American Asset Management Department at RES. The Sr. Manager will manage a team responsible for all the Finance and Accounting duties for client-owned renewable projects (wind, solar, and battery storage) located throughout North America.

Requirements:

- Oversees and is responsible for finance, accounting, and treasury functions assisting with the operations and asset management of renewable projects (wind, solar, and battery storage).

- Manages day-to-day accounting, general entries, accruals, allocations, month-end closing procedures, period-end adjustments, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

- Processes and records fixed asset additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation, and other vital items.

- Manages quarterly and annual financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and project company (“SPV”) level forecasting.

- Manages bank accounts, cash flow forecasting, cash distributions, credit support, and project borrowings reconciliations.

- Coordinates financial audits by liaising directly with asset-managed asset owners, tax advisors, and audit partners to ensure compliance and accuracy.

- Collaborates with the Asset Management team to oversee revenue settlement with ISO, analyzing, optimizing, and controlling processes that impact customer quality and enhance internal operational efficiency. Prepares and maintains project financial models, providing quarterly updates to ensure accuracy and alignment with finance projections.

- Collaborates with the Tax Department to prepare and file federal and provincial tax returns, ensuring timely tax payments.

- Assists in the preparation and submission of tax exemption applications for project owners, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

- Works with asset managers and cross-functional teams to prepare comprehensive reports for clients.

- Oversees and fulfills managerial obligations under project financing agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and financial requirements.

- Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.

- Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

- Interacts with investor-owners responsively and professionally.

- Assists with project bidding, and contract negotiations.

Safety:

- Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.

- Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.

- Accountable for continually reinforce safe behaviors and correct “at risk” behaviors.

- Adheres to and ensures all site team members understands standard operating procedures.

- Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality and safety, utilizing system in place.

Leadership:

- Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.

- Manages one or more direct reports.

- Participates in hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.

- Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishment’s, and information on policies.

- Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client group.

- Employee Development

- Provides tasks and assignment’s that challenges and stretches employees responsibilities.

- Conducts regular discussions with employees on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.

- Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors Degree Finance and Accounting required.

- Certification CFA/CPA/MBA or any other relevant financial designation is a plus preferred.

- 7+ years or more progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting role required. - 3+ years or more related managerial experience required.

- Renewables industry experience: Big Four background preferable preferred.

- Comprehensive understanding of both accounting (IFRS, GAAP, audits, accruals, internal controls) and finance (budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis)

- Strategic thinker who can contribute to the development and delivery of Asset Management department goals.

- Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multi-departmental environment and build relationships with external stakeholders.

- High level of professionalism, results-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and detailed

- Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate with cross functional teams at all levels of staff and management.

- Proven track record of performing with a high degree of accuracy and meeting tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.

- Proven ability to interact with and influence across all levels of the organization.

- Self-starter who can manage projects so that areas of most significant risk are reviewed, and issues are covered by management.

- Ability to prepare executive-level summaries, conclusions, and recommendations based on detailed data. Equally adept at searching, cleansing, and compiling the necessary data from multiple systems and sources.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects often coinciding with quick turnaround requirements.

- Robust financial analysis and modeling skills to identify business drivers and summarize key business insights.

- Computer literacy, excellent abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint need specific functions (pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.)

- Functional competencies include business acumen, collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and communication.

- Valid Drivers License required no.

- Domestic and International travel 5-15%.

Anticipated base salary range: $142,000 - $167,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

- Medical, Dental and Vision

- Health Savings Account with employer contribution

- Flexible Spending Accounts

- 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life

- Short and Long Term Disability

- Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness

- 401 (k) plan with 6% company match

- 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays

- Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement

- Volunteer and Charity Matching

- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave

- Employee Referral Bonus

- Employee Discounts and Wellness programs

- Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Pulling 5-15 lbs., Pushing 5-15 lbs., Lifting 5-15 lbs., and Stooping required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15 lbs., Gripping, Handling, Pinching, and Walking required

Frequently: Standing required.

Constantly: Reading, Grasping, Hearing, Reaching, Vision, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, required.

Rarely exposed to Extreme Cold, Extreme Heat, Humidity, and Wet in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed Noise and Hazards in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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