General Ledger Accounting Lead, Intersect Power
$120-135k
+ 25% annual target bonus
More information about location
Clean energy company
Be an early applicant
Clean energy company
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$120-135k
+ 25% annual target bonus
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To preserve our planet for future generations through low-carbon energy and infrastructure solutions.
Role
Who you are
- 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong grasp of accounting principles and internal control environments
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, and ability to proactively connect with the company as a remote employee
- Experience with or knowledge of Sage Intacct is a plus
- Mid-level experience with Excel (SumIF, pivot tables and V-lookup)
- Demonstrated experience directly managing a team
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in accounting software and Google applications
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
- CPA or Masters Degree in Accounting
What the job involves
- Due to our expected growth over the coming year, we are looking to bring on a talented individual to join our growing team
- This position will play a key role in the accounting department
- You will be a strategic leader responsible for the oversight of the general ledger function, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, driving process improvements within the accounting department and ensuring compliance with all applicable accounting standards, regulations and company policies
- The Accounting team is part of the Corporate Finance department. The Accounting team currently consists of 15 members, covering month-end close (general ledger), technical accounting, settlements and financial reporting
- Overseeing Daily Accounting Operations and Monthly Close:
- Manage and coordinate all daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
- Lead the monthly close process, including reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and trial balances
- Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with accounting standards
- Team Leadership and Development:
- Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to the accounting team
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment
- Identify training and development opportunities to enhance team members' skills and knowledge
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively to optimize team performance
- Process Automation and Efficiency Enhancement:
- Proactively identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and leverage technology to improve efficiency
- Implement process improvements to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort
- Stay abreast of advancements in accounting technology and best practices
- Condense down accounting close calendar for more timely reporting
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with other departments, including development, construction, asset management, treasury, and tax, to provide financial insights and support business decisions
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
- Maintaining a Strong Control Environment:
- Perform internal controls to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls on an ongoing basis
- Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and regulations
- Mostly sedentary work; using standard office equipment including: a computer, keyboard, and telephone
- Position requires 4x per year travel for company-wide meetups across US & Canada and regional meetings as needed by department
Our take
Intersect Power is making clean electricity more accessible to the broader economy with the goal of decarbonizing the economy. The company develops some of the world’s largest clean energy resources and provides these low-carbon products to customers across the glove.
Intersect Power is redefining what it means to be a clean power developer by constantly looking at new industries that it could vertically integrate into, to get closer to its goal of deep decarbonisation. The company was born from innovation, conceived as an alternative to the traditional selling of electricity under long term PPA, which is demonstrative of the company’s determination to challenge the status quo and approach projects at scale without destroying value.
Excitingly, Intersect has partnered with Google and TPG Rise Climate (TPG) to drive the expansion of renewable power and storage solutions for data centers across the US. This collaboration is set to deliver gigawatts of new capacity and catalyze a $20B investment in renewable enrgy infrastrucuter y the decades end. With its first co-located clean energy project already in the works and expected to be operation by 2026, Intersect is very much paving the way for a sustainable future in the data center industry.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
91% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company HQ
Greenway, Beaverton, OR
Leadership
Sheldon Kimber
(Founder & CEO)Previously acted as COO for Recurrent Energy. Experience as a Summer Associate for Goldman Sachs, Finance Manager for Calpine Corporation, and Strategy Consultant for Accenture.
Salary benchmarks
We don't have enough data yet to provide salary benchmarks for this role.
Submit your salary to help other candidates with crowdsourced salary estimates.
Share this job
View 2 more jobs at Intersect Power