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Accounting Manager (Renewable Energy)

The Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager, Renewable Energy to join our growing Offshore Renewable Energy Practice and collaborate closely with our United States operations.

The Manager will play a key role in supporting renewable energy clients across project development, construction, financing, accounting, and asset operations. This position requires strong experience working with multi-entity renewable energy organizations, with the ability to oversee financial reporting, project accounting, operational processes, controls, and stakeholder requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated professional who can work independently while providing leadership and guidance to the team. Experience across solar and wind projects, project finance, asset management, and U.S. GAAP/IFRS environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational initiatives across renewable energy projects and entities

  • Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules

  • Review project asset schedules, debt schedules, depreciation, capital expenditures, and general ledger activity

  • Prepare and review financial reporting, management reports, workpapers, and technical accounting documentation

  • Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements, as applicable

  • Coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders

  • Review financing schedules, debt agreements, and covenant compliance

  • Support project-level financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

  • Lead process walkthroughs, control testing, and identification of process or control gaps

  • Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting and financial controls

  • Ensure vendor, treasury, and financial processes comply with established controls and segregation-of-duties requirements

  • Monitor project and operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members

  • Assist with renewable energy development, construction, and asset operations initiatives

  • Stay current on renewable energy industry practices, regulatory requirements, financing structures, and accounting standards

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

  • 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or renewable energy experience

  • Experience managing or supporting multi-entity organizations, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project-based businesses

  • Renewable energy experience is required; exposure to solar and wind projects is highly valued

  • Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS

  • Experience with project accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, or project finance

  • CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred

  • Demonstrated experience leading projects, processes, or accounting/finance teams

  • Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements

  • Ability to prioritize, organize, manage time, and work independently while meeting deadlines

  • Ability to align with U.S. hours (PST) with flexibility based on U.S. collaboration and business deadlines

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data

  • High degree of professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

Key Attributes for Success

  • Strong leadership and people-management skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

  • Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective

  • Ability to manage multiple projects, entities, and competing priorities

  • Strong understanding of renewable energy project economics and operations

  • Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, operations, and executive teams

  • High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism

  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

  • Eagerness to learn, improve processes, and contribute to the growth of the Renewable Energy Practice

Perks and Benefits

  • Professional Development: Structured training, mentorship, and ongoing exposure to U.S. accounting, finance, and renewable energy practices.

  • Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within Del Playa Group and the Renewable Energy Practice.

  • Global Exposure: Collaborate directly with U.S. clients, leadership teams, and renewable energy professionals.

  • Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead processes and teams supporting a growing U.S. renewable energy practice.

  • Work Flexibility: Fully remote setup with collaboration tools and structured support.

Location: Remote

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