Accounting Manager - Renewable/Infrastructure

Are you an accounting leader looking to make an impact within a rapidly growing infrastructure and energy-focused organization? Our client, a well-funded and expanding company with a significant portfolio of large-scale development projects across North America, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its U.S. finance team.

This is a highly visible role offering broad exposure across project accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, process improvement, and team leadership. Reporting directly to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in building scalable accounting processes to support continued growth.

What You'll Be Doing Financial Reporting & Accounting Leadership

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities.
• Oversee accounting for project entities, development costs, fixed assets, financing arrangements, leases, and other complex transactions.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Manage intercompany accounting, consolidations, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review financial reporting packages for leadership and global stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations and reporting.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Support

• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals and outsourced service providers.
• Partner closely with finance leadership on strategic initiatives, systems enhancements, and operational improvements.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, and process automation efforts.

Tax & Compliance

• Collaborate with external tax advisors on federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support tax audits and other compliance-related inquiries.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated ownership of close and reporting processes.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus.
• Experience within infrastructure, renewable energy, power, construction, project-based, or capital-intensive environments.
• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting, consolidations, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing auditors, tax advisors, and third-party accounting providers.
• ERP experience, particularly SAP, is highly desirable.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or comparable) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a growing organization backed by substantial institutional investment and long-term growth initiatives.
• Work alongside an experienced leadership team with deep industry expertise.
• Broad exposure to high-value projects and complex accounting matters.
• Opportunity for future advancement as the finance organization continues to expand.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will be highly visible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary up to $160,000k with possible flex depending on experience
• Annual performance bonus
• Generous 401(k) match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible PTO policy
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Professional development and training reimbursement
• Monthly commuter assistance

If you're a CPA or accounting professional with experience in project-based, infrastructure, energy, or complex multi-entity environments and are looking for a high-growth opportunity with significant career potential, we'd love to connect.