Sr. Technical Accounting Manager

Urban Grid, a leading independent power producer, facilitates a rapid and sustainable energy transition by developing high-quality renewable energy projects, fostering community partnerships, and serving as a good land steward. Our company is positioned to own and operate its facilities while cultivating a land management system that benefits farmers, communities, and the natural world through agrivoltaics. Urban Grid maintains a delivery-focused approach with the goal of being a good neighbor, corporate citizen, and trusted energy solutions partner. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, with teams situated strategically throughout the United States, Urban Grid has a long history of contributing to the clean energy economy. In addition to 940 megawatts currently under construction, we are actively developing a growing portfolio of more than 12,000 megawatts of solar PV and 7,000 megawatts of co-located and stand-alone energy storage. To learn more, please visit www.UrbanGridSolar.com.

 Urban Grid is a portfolio company of Brookfield Corporation one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets.

Job Summary

As a Sr. Technical Accounting Manager, you will play a vital role in a growing renewable energy business. Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, your focus will be providing technical accounting interpretation and implementation guidance associated with both U.S. GAAP and IFRS.  You will develop and lead the technical accounting function at Urban Grid. There will also be opportunities to drive continuous improvement in processes while honing your skills in the renewable energy sector. You will work closely with the accounting and finance teams to ensure the production of quality financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Research and conclude on accounting for non-routine, complex transactions under both US GAAP and IFRS, including preparation of technical memorandums. Respective areas may include debt transactions, tax-equity agreements, leases, derivatives, hedge accounting, HLBV accounting and others as needed.
• Keep abreast of new accounting standards that may be relevant to the company's financial statements.
• Derivative Accounting – perform activities in the monthly derivative and hedge accounting financial close and reporting processes, including documenting hedge designations and preparing month-end derivative and hedge accounting entries
• Coordinate and assist with the annual impairment testing on goodwill and non-current assets
• Assist with monthly closing, consolidation and financial reporting as needed.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and assist with requests and documentation regarding technical accounting and internal controls
• Support strategic corporate initiatives involving senior management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or equivalent (Chartered Accountant, ACCA, etc.) required
• 5 - 10 years of relevant industry experience in technical accounting, reporting or accounting. Big 4 experience is a plus. Previous experience in renewables a plus. Experience at large US or international public firm required
• Detailed knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS accounting principals.
• Experience with consolidation software platforms, such OneStream, Oracle EPM, or Hyperion Financial Management
• NetSuite, SAP, Oracle Financials or other major ERP system required.
• Advanced Excel skills required, Power BI is a plus for analytical analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive leader with experience driving continuous improvement as the company scales up.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills. The successful candidate will be able to work across different functions and teams
• Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced changing environment.

Location: Houston, TX. Role is hybrid with up to 3 days per week in office. Periodic trips to other office locations for team meetings as needed.

Benefits

Urban Grid offers an exciting benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, voluntary life, and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching. Full-time position with a competitive compensation package, including bonus.