Invenergy - Chicago, IL

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Manager
Chicago, IL
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Invenergy is seeking a Manager of Operations Accounting to lead and manage the accounting staff effectively. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of month-end and year-end close processes utilizing the company's ERP and reporting systems. The Manager will be responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and financial activities, which include cash management, receivable billings and collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities. In addition to overseeing the accounting staff, the Manager will lead and participate in year-end statutory audits for assigned project entities. This position also involves assisting in the development and maintenance of strong accounting policies and procedures, as well as the adoption and implementation of new accounting pronouncements. Compliance with internal control processes is essential, and the Manager will work to create efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology-driven solutions, and automation. Collaboration with the Financial Systems team is necessary to ensure that all financial systems are operating correctly to capture and produce timely and accurate information, supporting the company's growth. The Manager of Operations Accounting will also perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required, contributing to the overall success of the accounting department and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

  • Effectively lead, develop, and manage Accounting Staff.
  • Execution of accurate and timely month-end and year-end close utilizing the ERP and reporting systems.
  • Ensure completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations and financial activity, including cash, receivable billings & collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.
  • Lead and participate in year-end statutory audits for assigned project entities.
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of strong accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the adoption and implementation of new accounting pronouncements.
  • Ensure compliance with internal control processes.
  • Assist in the creation of efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology driven solutions and automation.
  • Partner with Financial Systems to ensure all financial systems are properly operating to capture and produce timely and accurate information and support the company's growth.
  • Perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as may be required from time-to-time.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Technologically-savvy, with very strong Microsoft Office skills and experience, particularly in Excel and Word.
  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

  • Master's Degree in Accounting.
  • Multi-Site Organization SEC Company or Public accounting firm experience preferred; BIG 4 experience is a plus.
  • 1+ years of management experience.
  • Highly analytical, detail oriented and strong business sense; proven ability to manage new ideas and creative solutions.
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including ability to communicate proficiently with all levels of Management.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
  • Strong coordination / organizational skills with attentiveness to timelines.
  • Responsible, motivated, reliable, strategic thinker, exceptional work ethic.
  • Prior experience in the energy, power, real estate, or infrastructure space is a plus.

Benefits

  • Eligible for medical, dental, vision, 401(k), bonus, paid time off, etc.
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