Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager

Location: New York

Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager

Brooklyn, NY

FLSA Classification:
Exempt

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and incentive stock options

Reports to:

Controller

Location:

Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid)

About The Company

Nine Dot's name derives from the classic mathematical puzzle for sparking out-of-the-box solutions. As a leading community-scale, clean energy developer with a growing portfolio of projects across a range of technologies, Nine Dot Energy is creating innovative energy solutions that support a more resilient electric grid, deliver economic savings, address environmental justice and reduce carbon emissions. We plan to develop, build and operate more than 400 MW of clean energy systems by 2026 that will strengthen the local power grid infrastructure and provide clean, reliable and resilient power to tens of thousands of New York households and businesses.

This is all in support of New York State’s mission to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040.

With the backing of Manulife Investment Management and The Carlyle Group - two of the world’s leading infrastructure investors - Nine Dot is continuing to expand its core battery energy storage pipeline, deliver enhanced products and services, explore new regions and consider potential acquisitions all to advance the decarbonization of New York’s grid. This is an exciting opportunity to build a platform from the ground-up with a world-class team of developers and innovators.

Nine Dot is committed to building a company that exemplifies diversity, equity and inclusion values in its team culture, as well as business practices and community engagement.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Controller, the Corporate Accounting and Reporting Manager will be responsible for managing the company’s corporate accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This role also involves overseeing the accounting team, maintaining internal controls, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Controller, take the lead in preparing consolidated financial statements accurately in a timely manner for the controller's review, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Ensure all financial records are maintained accurately and timely.

• Working with the Controller, responsible for the management of Concur application.

• Collaborate with the Controller on the quarterly financial statements due to our lenders and investors.

• Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. Conduct regular assessments and recommend improvements as needed.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting standards. Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and implement necessary changes to accounting policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and support external audits. Prepare audit schedules, respond to auditor inquiries, and implement audit recommendations.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of corporate accountants. Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on achieving financial goals.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations. Leverage technology to streamline accounting processes.

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making. Assist in the evaluation of business opportunities, cost-saving initiatives, and financial risk management.

• Collaborate with other departments and senior management to support business operations and strategic initiatives. Provide financial guidance and support to various stakeholders.

• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Drives Results - Constantly achieving results, even…