Financial Accountant

Job Overview

Join us in this role, where you’ll be responsible for the accounting and financial reporting of renewable energy projects and partnerships within Ørsted’s Americas Onshore business.

• Performing the month‑end close activities of two to four renewable energy projects and related tax and cash equity partnerships
• Preparing and reviewing reconciliations under US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and integrity of financial data
• Preparing high-quality, US GAAP‑compliant quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements and accompanying footnotes
• Performing budget‑to‑actual variance analysis and preparing monthly cash forecasts in collaboration with the asset management team
• Using Hyperion to execute monthly consolidations under IFRS reporting
• Preparing audit support and documentation for internal and external auditors, partnering with accounting management to facilitate successful audits
• Encouraging a team‑first environment with a focus on continuous improvement and development and assisting our tax team in compiling and organizing financial information required for the preparation and filing of tax returns

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting and have at least three years of relevant experience, ideally in the energy industry
• Possess a positive, team‑oriented mindset and enjoy being part of a high‑performing team; desire to learn, take on new challenges, and strive to improve personal performance
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and meet strict reporting deadlines
• Have experience preparing US GAAP‑compliant financial statements and related footnotes
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office; prior experience working with SAP and ONESOURCE is preferred
• Be capable of working independently while seeking guidance on more complex matters, exercising critical thinking to solve problems within known areas and embrace a global mindset and collaborate effectively in a diverse, cross‑functional setting
• Possess a robust base of technical accounting knowledge and a willingness to perform research when necessary; familiarity with revenue recognition, leases, PP&E, and ARO accounting standards is a plus

• Position salary range: USD 80,149 to USD 136,808 (based on location, level, and experience)
• Variable Compensation: discretionary short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities based on pay band and performance
• Benefits: fully paid premium for family insurance coverage (health, life, dental, vision); flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance;
  Employee Assistance Program; 18 weeks of parental leave (or hourly equivalent) with an additional 6‑8 weeks of short‑term disability benefit for a birthing parent; 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5 % employer match; commuting benefits; 7 paid sick days per year; 20 paid time‑off days; 13 paid holidays; 16 hours of volunteer time‑off; and a monthly book benefit from Amazon up to USD 25.