Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations

Job Description
Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations
Reports to:
Accounting Operations, Controller

Location:
Fremont (Hybrid)

Role Summary
The Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations will be a key leader within Nextracker's Corporate Controllership team, supporting the company's mission to build an accurate, scalable, and efficient global accounting organization. This role partners closely with the Technical Accounting Team, FP&A, Tax, and IT team to drive an efficient close, maintain strong SOX compliance, support external reporting, provide technical accounting guidance, and execute on ERP and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Close & Reporting

• Manage global monthly/quarterly close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and consolidation support.
• Support financial reporting packages, dashboards, and executive-level analysis.

Operational Accounting & Policies

• Develop and implement accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls in collaboration with FinOps.
• Ensure consistency and compliance across regional entities.

SOX & Internal Controls

• Oversee day-to-day SOX control execution, documentation, and remediation.
• Partner with internal and external auditors during testing cycles.

ERP & Systems Transformation

• Lead workstreams for ERP migration (NetSuite → Oracle/SAP), including system design, testing, and change management.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and data quality improvements.

Accounting Analytics & Automation

• Build and manage accounting analytics and dashboarding capabilities to improve visibility and decision support.
• Implement automation solutions (e.g., auto-reconciliations, RPA) to streamline close processes.

M&A & JV Support

• Assist in accounting integration for acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Ensure timely and accurate onboarding of new entities into corporate systems and processes.

People & Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, ensuring accountability, accuracy, and professional growth.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Sales, Operations, and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; CPA required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or corporate controllership.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and operational accounting best practices.
• ERP experience (Oracle, NetSuite, or SAP) with demonstrated involvement in system implementation or transformation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff.
• Familiarity with automation tools, BI/analytics platforms, and process improvement methodologies (Lean/Six Sigma a plus).

Nextracker offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextracker's benefits please view our company website at

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $165,000 - $185,000.

At Nextracker, we are leading in the energy transition, providing the most comprehensive portfolio of intelligent solar tracker and software solutions for solar power plants, as well as strategic services to capture the full value of solar power plants for our customers. Our talented worldwide teams are transforming PV plant performance every day with smart technology, data monitoring and analysis services.

For us at Nextracker, sustainability is not just a word. It's a core part of our business, values and our operations. Our sustainability efforts are based on five cornerstones: People, Community, Environment, Innovation, and Integrity. We are creative, collaborative and passionate problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds, driven by our shared mission to provide smart solar and software solutions for our customers and to mitigate climate change for future generations.

Nextracker is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Culture is our Passion