Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting - Pattern Energy Group LP

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting will support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures, and any other ad-hoc reporting and investor filings.  This position will also support the preparation of annual audits, individual project-level annual audit reports and/or financial statement preparation. This position will, in collaboration with the Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting team and Accounting Managers, work with commercial and finance professionals across the organization to support and analyze transactions and their related disclosure requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and related disclosures in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS (i.e., footnote support schedules, tie-outs and disclosure checklists)
• Perform or assist with ad-hoc or special projects as assigned
• Prepare equity roll forward at individual project and consolidated level
• Review accounting transactions for disclosure requirements
• Review contracts for purposes of identifying potential accounting issues or commitments/contingencies
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end close processes and record journal entries
• Assist in consolidation of trial balances and identifying intercompany variances
• Support external and internal audit related activities
• Review and aggregate financial statement variance analysis
• Collaborate with other departments to gain a working knowledge of operations affecting financial and management reporting

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A CPA certification and/or graduate degree in Accounting is highly desirable. Candidates should have at least 3-5 years of experience in public accounting or a combination of public accounting and industry experience. A thorough understanding of US GAAP accounting standards is required, with a strong GAAP technical accounting skill-set with broad knowledge and experience of external reporting requirements (some SEC-level experience preferred). Experience in the power generation or energy industry and knowledge of applicable industry accounting standards and interpretations is preferred.

Additional Requirements

Experience with the following systems/tools is preferred:

• Oracle Cloud
• D365
• Workiva
• Blackline

Technical Skills

• Financial reporting experience through public accounting or industry experience, SEC preferred.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills.
• Ability to read and interpret accounting rules and guidance as well as perform research and conduct investigations as necessary.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $90,00 - $120,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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