Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, Temp at Pattern Energy Group LP

Overview:

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, green fuels and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.

Headquartered in San Francisco, Pattern has a portfolio of 30 power facilities and transmission assets across North America, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the Controller and Assistant Controller in various accounting functions such as corporate accounting, financial reporting, revenue accounting, etc. This role will also support ad-hoc reporting, transactions, etc. This role requires collaboration with various teams to support accurate and timely reporting, business initiatives and enhance overall financial performance.

1. Financial Reporting Oversight:
   • Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports.
   • Support the annual audit processes, coordinating with auditors and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
   • Conduct quarterly reviews and analyses of operational performance, enhancing flux analysis to provide actionable insights.
   • Oversee aspects of corporate accounting operations including but not limited to cash, payroll, EMI, debt and derivatives, equity and intercompany transactions.
   • Support and oversee aspects of revenue accounting such as review of billing workbooks, energy trading activity, among others.
2. Process Improvement Initiatives:
   • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in the accounting function.
   • Leverage technology and automation to streamline accounting processes.
3. Support Business Initiatives:
   • Support the organization’s readiness for the SunZia initiative, ensuring alignment with financial objectives.
4. Project Support:
   • Actively support initiatives such as M&A related due diligence activities, annual credit rating and FV analysis and Year-end adjusted cash flow reconciliations process, etc.
5. Team Leadership:
   • Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff to promote a high-performance culture.
   • Foster a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, CPA certification. Candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience. A thorough understanding of US GAAP accounting standards is required, with a strong GAAP technical accounting skill-set with broad knowledge and experience of external reporting requirements (some SEC-level experience preferred). Experience managing teams is required. Experience in the power generation or energy industry and knowledge of applicable industry accounting standards and interpretations is preferred.

Experience with the following systems/tools is preferred:

• Oracle Cloud
• D365
• Workiva
• Blackline

• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Able to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Financial reporting experience through public accounting or industry experience, SEC preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting rules and guidance as well as perform research and conduct investigations as necessary.

The expected starting hourly pay range for this role is $70.00 - $85.00 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education.