Manager, Accounting

Manager, Accounting

Portland, TN - Portland, TN 37148

Position Type Full Time

Are you ready to join a fast-paced, innovative team making a real impact in the renewable energy industry? Join Shoals Technologies Group, a leading provider of electrical balance of systems (EBOS) solutions for solar and energy storage. Headquartered just north of Nashville, Tennessee, we have been driving industry innovation since 1996 by delivering cutting-edge technologies that improve efficiency, safety, and reliability for solar systems worldwide.

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We are a collection of engineers, renewable advocates, curious minds, and collaborators. Our manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Alabama, along with sales teams across Spain and Australia, enable us to power clean energy solutions across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. We push boundaries and challenge each other to design, develop, and deliver solutions with the potential to change the world.

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Summary:

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting processes, and internal control environment. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and company policies. The Manager partners closely with Finance, Sales, HR, Legal, Tax, Treasury, and executive leadership to support business objectives, improve financial processes, and drive organizational growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of close process.
• Prepare documentation related to significant accounting transactions, estimates, and journal entries for accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Direct the preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statement flux analyses, providing meaningful explanations for significant variances and trends.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable function including billing, collections, discounts, retainage, and customer deposits.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Assist with external audit activities, ensuring timely completion of audit requests.
• Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities, including control design, documentation, testing coordination, remediation efforts, and process improvements.
• Evaluate accounting policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, process standardization, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support system implementations, ERP enhancements, acquisitions, and other strategic projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of management experience leading accounting teams.
• Public accounting experience and/or publicly traded company experience preferred.
• Manufacturing, industrial, or renewable energy industry experience preferred.
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance requirements and audit processes.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate high-performing teams.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with strong business acumen.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Netsuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms.
• Ability to…