The Manager Development Accounting and Controls is responsible for leading accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls activities for RES Americas development businesses across the U.S. and Canada. This role serves as the key finance partner to development teams, supports month-end and year-end reporting cycles, and drives process improvement and ERP system governance.
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Summary
The Manager Development Accounting and Controls is responsible for leading accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls activities for RES Americas development businesses across the U.S. and Canada. This role serves as the key finance partner to development teams, supports month-end and year-end reporting cycles, and drives process improvement and ERP system governance.
Requirements
Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of financial reporting across development entities
Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and internal reporting standards
Analyze and adjust income statement activity to ensure consistent and accurate financial presentation across development portfolios
Serve as the technical accounting lead for development activities, providing guidance on complex topics including revenue recognition, capitalization of development costs, impairment, leases, and financial instruments
Develop and document accounting positions and policies, ensuring they are audit-ready, consistently applied, and aligned with corporate standards
Identify and communicate key differences between IFRS and US GAAP, supporting both internal and external reporting requirements
Act as the primary accounting partner for development transactions, supporting project teams from due diligence through deal execution
Oversee financial reporting and accounting for special purpose entities (SPVs), including intercompany activity and balance sheet management
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Support revenue recognition decisions and milestone invoicing processes, ensuring alignment with contractual and audit requirements
Lead audit readiness efforts, ensuring documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are maintained to a high standard
Coordinate and support external audits, tax credit audits, and regulatory reviews, partnering with internal tax and finance teams
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
Act as a subject matter expert for ERP systems (IFS), supporting financial data integrity, project setup, and reporting accuracy
Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and system enhancements to increase efficiency and scalability
Support system governance, including chart of accounts, coding structures, and workflow design
Serve as the primary finance partner to development leaders, project managers, and cross-functional stakeholders
Collaborate with FP&A, tax, legal, and operations teams to support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic decision-making
Provide financial insight and guidance to ensure sound business decisions and alignment with financial objectives
Manage and develop direct reports, including goal setting, performance management, and career development
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the accounting team
Support recruitment, onboarding, and team capability building as the organization grows
Safety
Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
CPA or equivalent certification preferred
5+ years of accounting experience
2+ years of IFRS accounting experience required
2+ years of Management or Supervisory experience
Hands-on experience with IFS or a comparable ERP system preferred
Renewable energy or infrastructure experience preferred
Functional Competencies include accountability, attention to detail, prioritization, continuous improvement, ethics & integrity
Anticipated base salary range
$102,500 - $128,100
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 are 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.
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