Manager, Operations Accounting

Invenergy - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As the Manager of Operations Accounting at Invenergy, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing the accounting staff to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes, utilizing the company's ERP and reporting systems to ensure that all financial activities are accurately recorded. You will be responsible for ensuring the completeness and accuracy of account reconciliations, which encompass cash, receivable billings and collections, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities. In addition to these core responsibilities, you will lead and participate in year-end statutory audits for assigned project entities, ensuring compliance with internal control processes. You will also assist in the development and maintenance of strong accounting policies and procedures, as well as the adoption and implementation of new accounting pronouncements. Your role will require you to create efficiencies in accounting processes by implementing process improvements, technology-driven solutions, and automation. You will partner with the Financial Systems team to ensure that all financial systems are operating effectively to capture and produce timely and accurate information, supporting the company's growth. Moreover, you will be expected to perform other accounting, financial, or administrative tasks as required, demonstrating your versatility and commitment to the team's success.

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.