Accounting Manager - Renewable Energy Finance Lead

Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Ltd is seeking an Accounting Manager - Renewable Energy Finance Lead in Tempe, AZ. This role oversees accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting for renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include managing staff, supervising ledger activities, and maintaining internal controls. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, with 5+ years of experience, including managerial roles. Strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems is essential.
Department: Corporate Finance / Accounting

Role Purpose

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting in support of renewable energy projects and corporate activities. This role manages day-to-day accounting functions, supervises accounting staff, strengthens internal controls, and partners cross-functionally to support project accounting, close processes, and audits.

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting operational scalability as the organization grows. This role is part of a global team working toward common goals. We operate as one company, across all locations, with shared responsibility and clear accountability.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead, supervise, and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, performance feedback, and development support.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage and review balance sheet and income statement reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances.
• Coordinate accounting activities related to renewable energy projects, including cost tracking, accruals, and collaboration with project accounting and operations teams.
• Support the preparation of financial statements, internal management reports, and ad-hoc analyses for leadership.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance, audit readiness, and financial accuracy.
• Partner with AP, AR, tax, procurement, and finance teams to ensure end-to-end accounting alignment.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and timely responses.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and scalability within accounting operations.
• Assist with ERP system management and enhancements, including testing, implementation, and process documentation.

Education & Certifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

Experience & Technical Skills
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in renewable energy, construction, infrastructure, or utilities industries strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience supporting audits, month-end close cycles, and financial reporting deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements and support accounting automation initiatives.
• Detail-oriented leader committed to accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Collaborative and adaptable, able to support a growing and evolving organization.
• Strong sense of ownership, integrity, and accountability.
• Ability to balance hands-on execution with team leadership and strategic thinking.
• Passion for supporting sustainable growth through strong financial foundations.

Company Culture

We believe in a culture of trust, shared goals, and accountability. No matter where you are based, you are part of one team working toward the same mission.