Accounting Manager (Renewable Energy)

The Role

We’re seeking a highly motivated Accounting Manager, Renewable Energy to join our growing Offshore Renewable Energy Practice and collaborate closely with our United States operations.

The Manager will play a key role in supporting renewable energy clients across project development, construction, financing, accounting, and asset operations. This position requires strong experience working with multi-entity renewable energy organizations, with the ability to oversee financial reporting, project accounting, operational processes, controls, and stakeholder requirements.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, analytical, and self-motivated professional who can work independently while providing leadership and guidance to the team. Experience across solar and wind projects, project finance, asset management, and U.S. GAAP/IFRS environments is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational initiatives across renewable energy projects and entities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules

• Review project asset schedules, debt schedules, depreciation, capital expenditures, and general ledger activity

• Prepare and review financial reporting, management reports, workpapers, and technical accounting documentation

• Support compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements, as applicable

• Coordinate with internal teams, external auditors, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders

• Review financing schedules, debt agreements, and covenant compliance

• Support project-level financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Lead process walkthroughs, control testing, and identification of process or control gaps

• Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting and financial controls

• Ensure vendor, treasury, and financial processes comply with established controls and segregation-of-duties requirements

• Monitor project and operational data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting

• Provide leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to accounting and finance team members

• Assist with renewable energy development, construction, and asset operations initiatives

• Stay current on renewable energy industry practices, regulatory requirements, financing structures, and accounting standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• 5+ years of progressive accounting, finance, audit, or renewable energy experience

• Experience managing or supporting multi-entity organizations, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project-based businesses

• Renewable energy experience is required; exposure to solar and wind projects is highly valued

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and/or IFRS

• Experience with project accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, or project finance

• CPA, CIA, CISA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred

• Demonstrated experience leading projects, processes, or accounting/finance teams

• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial reporting, and audit requirements

• Ability to prioritize, organize, manage time, and work independently while meeting deadlines

• Ability to align with U.S. hours (PST) with flexibility based on U.S. collaboration and business deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and Microsoft 365

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data

• High degree of professionalism and tact when dealing with internal and external stakeholders

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong leadership and people-management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• Exceptional attention to detail while maintaining a strategic perspective

• Ability to manage multiple projects, entities, and competing priorities

• Strong understanding of renewable energy project economics and operations

• Ability to collaborate effectively across accounting, finance, operations, and executive teams

• High degree of ownership, accountability, and professionalism

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

• Eagerness to learn, improve processes, and contribute to the growth of the Renewable Energy Practice

Perks and Benefits

• Professional Development: Structured training, mentorship, and ongoing exposure to U.S. accounting, finance, and renewable energy practices.

• Career Growth: Clear opportunities for progression within Del Playa Group and the Renewable Energy Practice.

• Global Exposure: Collaborate directly with U.S. clients, leadership teams, and renewable energy professionals.

• Leadership Opportunity: Build and lead processes and teams supporting a growing U.S. renewable energy practice.

• Work Flexibility: Fully remote setup with collaboration tools and structured support.

Location: Remote