Sr Analyst Finance and Accounting

About the Role

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary

The Senior Analyst, Finance and Accounting will be an important team member within the North American Asset Management Department at RES. The Senior Analyst will work in a team responsible for all the Finance and Accounting works for client-owned renewable projects (wind, solar, and battery storage) located throughout North America.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for finance and accounting functions assisting with the operations and asset management of renewable projects (wind, solar, and battery storage).
• Performs day-to-day accounting, general entries, accruals, allocations, month-end closing procedures, period-end adjustments, reviews accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Processes and records fixed asset additions, disposals, adjustments, depreciation, and other vital items.
• Responsible for quarterly and annual financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, and project company (“SPV”) level forecasting.
• Maintains tax equity models, prepares investor reporting, and supports monthly and quarterly cash flow reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for cash flow forecasts, cash distributions, credit support, and project borrowings reconciliations.
• Coordinates the financial audits, liaising directly with asset-managed asset owners, tax advisors, and audit partners.
• Works with the Asset Management team to manage revenue settlement with ISO, analyze, improve, and control the processes that impact customer quality and influence internal operating efficiency.
• Provides quarterly updates and maintenance of the project financial models.
• Works with Tax Department to prepare federal and provincial tax returns and tax payments and assists in preparing tax exemptions for project owners.
• Works with asset managers and other departments to prepare various reports for clients.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, and Company Policies & Procedures.

Additional Responsibilities

• Interacts with investor-owners responsively and professionally.
• Supports SPV audit process.
• Assists with process and system improvement.

Safety and Leadership

Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude. Acts by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working. Accountable for continually reinforcing safe behaviors and correcting “at risk” behaviors. Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures. Supports the site team in technical, quality, and safety, utilizing systems in place. Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of personal success, helping others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations. Communicates regularly with team members, collaborations, and information on policies. Demonstrates expertise in the eyes of the client group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance and accounting required.
• MBA, CPA, CFA or any other relevant financial designation preferred.
• 5 or more years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting role required.
• 2 or more years of tax equity experience required.
• Renewables industry experience preferred.
• Big four background preferred.
• Ability to travel 5 to 15% domestically and internationally required.
• Comprehensive understanding of both accounting (IFRS, GAAP, audits, accruals, internal controls) and finance (budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis).
• Hands-on tax equity experience to support financial reporting, modeling, and compliance for a portfolio of renewable energy projects.
• Strategic thinker who can contribute to the development and delivery of Asset Management department goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others in a multi-departmental environment and build relationships with external stakeholders.
• High level of professionalism, results-oriented, organized, highly motivated, and detailed.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with cross-functional teams at all levels of staff and management.
• Proven track record of performing with a high degree of accuracy and meeting tight deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven ability to interact with and influence across all levels of the organization.
• Ability to interpret financial agreements into calculations.
• Equally adept at searching, cleansing, and compiling the necessary data from multiple systems and sources.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects often coinciding with quick turnaround requirements.
• Robust financial analysis and modeling skills to identify business drivers and summarize key business insights.
• Computer literacy, excellent abilities with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Functional competencies include business acumen, collaboration, continuous improvement, accountability, and communication.

Compensation and Benefits

Anticipated base salary range: $107,000 - $134,000. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401(k) plan with 6% company match
• 4 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Green Car Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Sabbatical Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical Requirements And Environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.
• Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.
• Frequently: Standing is required.
• Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.
• Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.
• Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Key skills/competency

• Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Tax Equity
• Renewable Energy
• GAAP
• IFRS
• Audits