Financial Accounting Manager

Company Description

VC Renewables is a developer and owner of large scale solar and storage projects throughout the United States.  We are a subsidiary of Vitol, the world's largest independent energy and commodities trading company. Every day we use our expertise and logistical networks to distribute energy around the world, efficiently and responsibly. From 40 offices worldwide, we seek to add value across the energy supply chain, including deploying our scale and market understanding to help facilitate the energy transition. To date, we have committed over $1 billion of capital to renewable projects, and are identifying and developing low-carbon opportunities around the world.

Our people are our business. Talent is precious to us and we create an environment in which individuals can reach their full potential, unhindered by hierarchy. Our team comprises more than 65 nationalities and we are committed to developing and sustaining a diverse work force. Learn more about us here.

Job Description

The Financial Accounting Manager will serve as a vital member of our accounting and finance organization.  The candidate would work closely with Vitol’s mid and back-office team in Houston. The team is comprised of individuals who have a proven track record of expanding their value-added impact far more broadly than a traditional accounting role would allow.  The candidate will serve as an expert on the financial health and performance of our legal entities in the Americas. The candidate will be tasked with providing meaningful analyses used in decision-making processes. 

Job Duties Include: 

• Supporting investment and deal teams in new business integration and/or sales processes
• Regularly engaging in discussions with cross-functional teams to understand business processes and monitor/improve financial controls
• Performing the accounting month-end close processes for various legal entities
• Performing monthly/quarterly analyses to be reviewed by the Executive and Senior Management team to aid in decision making
• Supporting the annual external audit process
• Other duties as assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time
• Attendance is an essential function to this role

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of financial reporting / Public audit experience required
• CPA license required
• Experience in renewables or power sector is strongly preferred

Successful candidates will:

• Be curious, creative and up for a challenge
• Have a genuine desire to build relationships across a global business
• Be comfortable undertaking new concepts and ideas associated with a fast-paced, dynamic business
• Have strong quantitative, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Continually assess, challenge and improve processes
• Have a strong sense of accountability and ownership of key deliverables
• Be an open communicator who is eager to share and receive information
• Earn the trust of others by continuously demonstrating the ability to follow-through

Additional Information

• Comprehensive benefit coverage includes:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k with company contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term & Long-term disability

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.