Manager Development and Accounting Controls

Skills

• automation
• erp
• financial-reporting
• performance-management
• process-improvement
• revenue-recognition

Must have

1. Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting across development entities
2. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards
3. Analyze and adjust income statement activity to ensure consistent and accurate financial presentation across development portfolios
4. Serve as the technical accounting lead for development activities, providing guidance on complex topics including revenue recognition, capitalization of development costs, impairment, leases, and fina
5. Develop and document accounting positions and policies, ensuring they are audit-ready, consistently applied, and aligned with corporate standards
6. Identify and communicate key differences between IFRS and US GAAP, supporting both internal and external reporting requirements
7. Act as the primary accounting partner for development transactions, supporting project teams from due diligence through deal execution
8. Oversee financial reporting and accounting for special purpose entities (SPVs), including intercompany activity and balance sheet management
9. Support revenue recognition decisions and milestone invoicing processes, ensuring alignment with contractual and audit requirements
10. Lead audit readiness efforts, ensuring documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are maintained to a high standard
11. Coordinate and support external audits, tax credit audits, and regulatory reviews, partnering with internal tax and finance teams
12. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
13. Act as a subject matter expert for ERP systems (IFS), supporting financial data integrity, project setup, and reporting accuracy
14. Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
15. Support system governance, including chart of accounts, coding structures, and workflow design
16. Serve as the primary finance partner to development leaders, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
17. Collaborate with FP&A, tax, legal, and operations teams to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
18. Provide financial insight and guidance to ensure sound business decisions and alignment with financial objectives
19. Manage and develop direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, and career development
20. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the accounting team
21. Support recruitment, onboarding, and team capability building as the organization grows
22. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
23. Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
24. CPA or equivalent certification preferred
25. 5+ years of accounting experience
26. 2+ years of IFRS accounting experience required
27. 2+ years of Management or Supervisory experience
28. Hands-on experience with IFS or a comparable ERP system preferred
29. Renewable energy or infrastructure experience preferred
30. Functional Competencies include accountability, attention to detail, prioritization, continuous improvement, ethics & integrity

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