Senior Manager - Technical Accounting
$145,000–$185,000 year
On-siteChicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Lead a team of technical accounting professionals, setting meaningful individual goals, providing timely feedback, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Assign and manage work across the team to ensure projects and deliverables are completed on time, while identifying barriers to performance and escalating issues as needed. Oversee the team's analysis of complex contracts for accounting implications, direct the drafting of position papers, and lead engagement with external auditors to validate conclusions. Provide leadership for the implementation of significant new accounting standard updates across the department, ensuring accuracy and compliance in areas including derivatives, HLBV, and tax credits. Align team plans with adjacent functions to ensure coordinated execution. This on-site role in downtown Chicago requires a people leader with deep technical expertise to operate in a fast-paced environment.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated upward growth and significant achievements
- 2+ years of experience at the Manager level
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP, including demonstrated experience developing and defending accounting position papers
- Proven experience leading, coaching, and developing accounting teams, with a track record of building talent and driving team performance
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex accounting concepts clearly to management and non-accounting audiences
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate barriers, identify key issues, and drive continuous improvement in processes and execution
- Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with a strong emphasis on attention to detail and meeting deadlines
- Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future
- This position is based on-site at Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL
Desired Qualifications
- CPA license preferred
- FERC accounting experience preparing or reviewing regulatory filings
- Experience with tax concepts relevant to renewable energy, including tax credit accounting
- Experience in the energy industry or with complex project-based accounting environments
- Process and control-driven mindset with experience implementing or improving accounting controls and procedures
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