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Deriva Energy · 2 weeks ago

Lead Accounting Analyst

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

5+ years exp

Deriva Energy is a leading Independent Power Producer in the US renewables market, and they are seeking a Lead Accounting Analyst to support their Financial Accounting team. This role involves accounting and analysis for assigned projects, ensuring internal controls, and providing guidance on accounting for major transactions and new issues.

Electrical DistributionEnergyLightingRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Focus on month end close, account reconciliations, SOX controls, and cash management activities

This team will have focus attention on accounting for certain long-term assets and liabilities (i.e. fixed assets, ARO, ROU and Lease obligations)

Assist as a subject matter expert in complex areas such as but not limited to leases, derivatives, consolidations, revenue recognition, fixed assets, impairment assessments etc

Provide guidance and direction to stakeholders for accounting of major transactions, new accounting issues, new accounting guidance, and significant non-recurring transactions

Accounting research for transactions which the Company has less, if any, historic experience or requires more judgment, including researching accounting for new business strategies

Documentation of significant accounting or reporting matters

Interacting with the external auditors on significant accounting transactions and topics

Provide input to operational management for changes to approach, contracts, language, etc. in order to drive the desired results

Leading implementation of new accounting standards with broad impacts to the Company

Provide superior customer service to both internal and external customers

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Other duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor’s in Accounting/FinanceCertified Public AccountantU.S. GAAP knowledgePublic accounting experienceFinancial applications experienceAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsTeamwork skills

Required

Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting/Finance or related discipline

Five (5) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field in addition to degree

Preferred

Six (6) years or more of increasingly diverse or complex experience in related field

Certified Public Accountant

Strong technical skills and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Public accounting experience (Big Four/large regional)

Possesses and applies fundamental accounting and finance concepts, practices, and procedures

Experience with financial applications (i.e., OneStream, Cubes, etc.) and querying tools

Experience using Microsoft products such as Excel, Word and Power Point

Experience with company consolidation and limited liability company/partnership accounting

Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills

Proven problem solving and analytical skills

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment and foster good relationships with teammates and business partners

Demonstrated ability to own and be accountable for the work assigned, serve as a subject matter expert, recommending best practices based on expertise and institutional knowledge, and communicating complex concepts to management