Director of Accounting Job Arlington area,Virginia USA,Accounting

Lead and oversee all operations accounting activities related to the development of new solar farm projects
Ensure accurate accounting, controls, and reporting for Construction in Progress (CIP), development spend, and operational support functions
Serve as the senior accounting leader for Accounts Payable and payroll approval processes
Partner closely with Development, Project Management, Finance, and Executive Leadership to support timely decision-making and project execution

Key Responsibilities Development & CIP Accounting

Own accounting for solar development and construction activities from early-stage development through commercial operation
Oversee Construction in Progress (CIP) accounting, including capitalization policies, cost classification, and asset roll-forward schedules
Ensure proper tracking, reconciliation, and reporting of development and construction costs by project
Coordinate CIP closeout and asset placement into service upon project completion
Ensure compliance with the Accounting rules, internal accounting policies, and external audit requirements
Direct the PO creation, processing, and approval workflow for development and construction spend
Establish and enforce approval controls, delegation of authority, and documentation standards
Oversee invoice review and approval, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and alignment with contracts and POs
Resolve invoice discrepancies in collaboration with Procurement, Development, and vendors
Prepare and oversee reporting on development project status, including budget vs. actual spend, committed costs, and forecasted expenditures
Provide clear visibility into project financial health, risks, and timing
Support internal management reporting, executive updates, and investor or lender reporting as needed
Partner with FP&A on forecasting, cash flow planning, and long-range development modeling

Accounts Payable Leadership

Serve as Director of Accounts Payable for the business
Lead and manage the AP team, processes, and systems
Ensure timely, accurate processing of vendor payments while maintaining strong internal controls
Drive continuous improvement in AP efficiency, automation, and scalability

Payroll Oversight

Review and approve payroll for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Coordinate with HR and Payroll teams on compensation changes, bonuses, and special payments
Ensure proper accounting and reconciliation of payroll expenses

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Design and maintain strong internal controls across development accounting, AP, and payroll
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of schedules and audit responses
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff within operations and AP
Act as a key accounting partner to Development, Engineering, Procurement, Legal, and Finance teams
Support system implementations and process enhancements related to project accounting and AP

Qualifications & Experience

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