The Role
We’re seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager, Renewable Energy to join our growing Offshore Renewable Energy Practice and collaborate closely with our United States operations.
The Manager will play a key role in supporting renewable energy clients across project development, construction, financing, accounting, and asset operations. This position requires strong experience working with multi-entity renewable energy organizations, with the ability to oversee financial reporting, project accounting, operational processes, controls, and stakeholder requirements.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated professional who can work independently while providing leadership and guidance to the team. Experience across solar and wind projects, project finance, asset management, and U.S. GAAP/IFRS environments is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational initiatives across renewable energy projects and entities
- Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules
- Review project asset schedules, debt schedules, depreciation, capital expenditures, and general ledger activity
- Prepare and review financial reporting, management reports, workpapers, and technical accounting documentation
- Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements, as applicable
- Coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders
- Review financing schedules, debt agreements, and covenant compliance
- Support project-level financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Lead process walkthroughs, control testing, and identification of process or control gaps
- Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting and financial controls
- Ensure vendor, treasury, and financial processes comply with established controls and segregation-of-duties requirements
- Monitor project and operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting
- Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members
- Assist with renewable energy development, construction, and asset operations initiatives
- Stay current on renewable energy industry practices, regulatory requirements, financing structures, and accounting standards
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or renewable energy experience
- Experience managing or supporting multi-entity organizations, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project-based businesses
- Renewable energy experience is required; exposure to solar and wind projects is highly valued
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS
- Experience with project accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, or project finance
- CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred
- Demonstrated experience leading projects, processes, or accounting/finance teams
- Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements
- Ability to prioritize, organize, manage time, and work independently while meeting deadlines
- Ability to align with U.S. hours (PST) with flexibility based on U.S. collaboration and business deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data
- High degree of professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external stakeholders
Key Attributes for Success
- Strong leadership and people-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective
- Ability to manage multiple projects, entities, and competing priorities
- Strong understanding of renewable energy project economics and operations
- Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, operations, and executive teams
- High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Eagerness to learn, improve processes, and contribute to the growth of the Renewable Energy Practice
Perks and Benefits
- Professional Development: Structured training, mentorship, and ongoing exposure to U.S. accounting, finance, and renewable energy practices.
- Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within Del Playa Group and the Renewable Energy Practice.
- Global Exposure: Collaborate directly with U.S. clients, leadership teams, and renewable energy professionals.
- Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead processes and teams supporting a growing U.S. renewable energy practice.
- Work Flexibility: Fully remote setup with collaboration tools and structured support.
Location: Remote