Senior Operations Accountant

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Pattern Energy Group Full time

Position Overview:

Company Background

Pattern Energy is a prominent player in the renewable energy sector, focusing on the development, construction, ownership, and management of top-tier wind and solar energy generation, transmission, green fuels, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to facilitate the global transition to renewable energy through sustainable practices and responsible management of our facilities, ensuring respect for the environment and the communities we serve.

Our commitment to trust, accountability, and transparency is at the core of our operations. We embrace values such as creativity, ownership, perseverance, and teamwork, which guide us in our daily endeavors. Our corporate culture encourages innovative thinking and a strong belief in fulfilling our commitments.

Headquartered in San Francisco, we manage a diverse portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, delivering affordable clean energy to millions.

Key Responsibilities:

Job Objective

This role encompasses accounting responsibilities for:

  • Multiple operational wind and/or solar projects.
  • Specific subject matter areas.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with fellow accountants in our Houston and San Francisco offices, as well as with teams from finance, land, legal, asset management, and tax.

Main Duties

  • Oversee full accounting and general ledger responsibilities, including the preparation of monthly standalone financial statements for various projects.
  • Manage accounting and general ledger tasks for designated subject matter areas and their interdependencies.
  • Analyze and interpret project contracts to ensure accurate accounting and compliance.
  • Conduct monthly account analyses and reconciliations.
  • Meet deadlines for monthly, quarterly, year-end, and special project reporting.
  • Utilize and navigate Pattern's general ledger and reporting software (Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and Power BI).
  • Support quarterly and annual reporting requirements, focusing on footnotes and relevant disclosures.
  • Adhere to established internal controls.
  • Maintain schedules to support tax filing obligations.
  • Establish and maintain accounting and permanent files for both existing and new projects.
  • Conduct accounting research as necessary.
  • Communicate effectively with Pattern's domestic offices, third parties, and within the accounting team to gather information and resolve accounting and intercompany issues.
  • Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts.
  • Engage in special projects as required.

Qualifications:

Education Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field is required. A CPA license or Canadian Chartered Accountant designation is preferred.

Experience Requirements

The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates:

  • A minimum of 4-8 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Preferred experience includes:

  • Experience in the renewable energy sector.
  • Accounting for power plants.
  • Experience with a U.S. public company.
  • Knowledge of consolidation and equity-method accounting with minority interests.
  • International accounting experience.

Additional Skills

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Strong technical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • A solid analytical accounting background, with experience in complex accounting issues, consolidations, U.S. GAAP, IFRS, foreign currency translation, and equity accounting.
  • A proven track record of meeting deadlines for reporting and special projects, with thorough analyses and reconciliations.
  • Excellent organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • A proactive approach to learning and taking on new responsibilities while maintaining ownership of projects.
  • Strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, with the ability to engage in discussions and contribute to meetings effectively.
  • A focus on internal and external tasks, with participation in cross-functional initiatives.
  • The ability to identify opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations.

Technical Proficiencies

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with reporting software such as Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, and Power BI.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected starting salary for this position ranges from $90,000 to $115,000 USD, with variations based on factors such as location, experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plans with employer contributions, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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