The Manager, Accounting directs the day-to-day accounting and reporting functions for BHE Renewables and subsidiaries, partnering with the business to ensure proper recognition of costs, revenues and contracts. The role is responsible for consolidated financial statements and project-level statements, budgets, forecasts and analyzing variances in actual financial results. The role leads technical accounting research and documentation to support accounting policies and new transactions. The manager works with internal and external auditors to provide necessary data and explanations and also develops and maintains policies, procedures, manuals and documentation to comply with accounting and other authoritative guidance.
Responsibilities
Lead the monthly accounting processes for all assigned entities, including review of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations
Prepare and review project-level and consolidated financial statements for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company quality standards
Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes for assigned entities, including analysis and clear explanation of results versus budget, forecast and prior periods
Manage the preparation and review process for the annual and quarterly bondholder reports and other external deliverables, as necessary
Perform and oversee technical accounting research and develop formal accounting policies and documentation
Review power purchase agreements, leases and other complex contracts to determine appropriate accounting based on the specific terms in the agreement
Represent accounting on due diligence or acquisition teams, as needed
Assist with the planning process for weekly, monthly and annual forecasts, ten-year plan and ratings agency plan for all assigned entities
Collaborate with business leaders to develop accurate forecasts and plans and provide necessary analysis to support planning decisions
Develop, document and maintain a strong internal control environment that meets or exceeds Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Provide direct supervision, coaching and development for accounting staff
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the accounting team
Support business transformation initiatives related to accounting processes, systems and reporting
Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)
Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred
Eight years of related work experience, including two years in a senior technical or leadership role required
Strong knowledge and demonstrated application of accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements and reports
Experience in accounting systems (preferably Oracle) and consolidation systems (preferably FCC)
Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Copilot; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis
Effective research skills; verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations
Strong leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong project management skills including ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently
Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
About Company
Company
BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.
Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.
Joy is Renewable! It’s not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.