LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. 

Job Summary:

The Accounting Manager- Construction and Development leads the accounting team in their responsibilities for a group of projects under construction and acquired/developing projects for which Leeward Energy has asset management responsibility.  

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and directing the activities of a team of four, who prepare complex and routine journal entries in accordance with US GAAP. 

• Own balance sheet integrity for construction and development entities, including cash, construction-in-progress and property, plant and equipment, lease right-of-use assets and liabilities, intercompany accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other key accounts; ensure timely preparation and resolution of account reconciliations.  

• Oversee accounting for the full fixed asset life cycle, including construction-in-progress tracking, capitalization, placed-in-service determinations, transfers between entities and coordination with operational accounting teams.

• Oversee lease accounting for a high volume of land and project-related leases, including operating leases, sale leaseback arrangements and leases with purchase or option extensions.

• Partner closely with project execution and procurement teams to support purchase order processes, construction cost tracking and timely invoice processing.

• Assist with preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements and related variance analysis.

• Support accounting for complex transactions, including tax-equity funding structures, common-control transactions, acquisitions and other complex financing arrangements. Prepare opening balance sheets and purchase price allocation entries as needed.

• Serve as a key point of contract for external auditors by preparing audit schedules, providing supporting documentation and responding to inquiries.

• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls and documentation in a rapidly evolving environment.

• Special projects and other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred. 

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of two years people management experience.

• Strong technical and analytical accounting skills with exposure to complex accounting topics such as consolidations, multiple-entity structures, common control transactions, equity and investment accounting, lease accounting, construction accounting, establishing and documenting accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.

• Commitment, ability, and prior experience in meeting deadlines for monthly and quarterly reporting, and special projects; preparing thorough and complete analyses and reconciliations with appropriate documentation and follow-up.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a demanding workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with professional follow-through. Demonstrated ability to manage monthly close process and produce high-quality analysis and reconciliations.

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop team members, prioritize work effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented, hands-on approach with a high level of ownership, accountability and professional judgement.

• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

• Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus. Advanced excel skills required.

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Physical Demands:

• Position will require sitting for long periods of time.

• Hybrid schedule, in-office 3 days per week required.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of  race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting vendors or employment agencies. Only recruiting vendors with a current, signed agreement in place with LRE are authorized to submit resumes for specific, requested positions. All unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles submitted to LRE, or any LRE employee, without an active agreement or written request from LRE’s HR Department, will be considered property of LRE. LRE will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited resumes or candidates submitted in this manner.