Accounting & Finance Manager

Lightsource bp is a global leader in the development and management of solar energy projects. Lightsource bp is a bp owned company with a mission to help drive the world’s transition to low carbon energy. 

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalise on this growth. By joining the Lightsource bp team, you will ‘be the change’ on the world’s energy transition to a more sustainable future.

We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape. By choosing a career with us, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What You’ll do 

The Finance Manager will be responsible for managing a portfolio of solar assets during the construction phase of the project. Most of their solar assets will have debt and tax equity financing. They will be expected to have ownership over their assets and be the main point person for the project accounts and reporting. 
Key Deliverables
•    Financial Accounting & Performance Management 
•    Financial Compliance & Control
•    Business Partnering & Support
Duties and responsibilities
Management Accounts 
•    Responsible to produce monthly management accounts 
•    Reconcile account balances, maintain the general ledger, and perform month-end close duties 
•    Ensure all underlying accounting records are maintained in accordance business policies
•    Work closely with our internal business partners to ensure all relevant information requests are delivered accurately and within agreed timescales
Construction Finance Operations
•    Business partner with relevant members of the construction team to understand monthly cash needs, and work with accounts payable to ensure all construction invoices are paid in a timely manner. 
•    Maintain cash flow of project by drawing down debt and equity through construction and equity draws. Produce required relevant documentation for debt draws and monthly payments.
•    Work to gain an understanding of the commercial aspects of the financing agreements and how they translate to accounting.
•    Account for financing activities, including any complex tax equity and debt transactions as they relate to the project’s financings. 
•    Produce accurate monthly data sets that can be used to facilitate forecasts of future spend. 
Lender Obligations and Reporting 
•    Responsible for producing any unaudited financial statements as part of lender obligations during major financing events which occur during construction 
Audit and Tax 
•    Prepare of all schedules and supporting information required for year-end audit procedures 
•    Assist in the preparation of schedules for quarterly tax payments, and year end corporate returns 
•    Liaise with the external auditors and tax advisors as required
•    Play a major role in driving the completion of the audits as they relate to their relevant project assets
General day to day activity
•    Take a hands-on approach where required, staying adaptable and resilient 
•    Take ownership and pride in the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of financial information
•    Taking an analytic approach to all tasks at hand, and providing insight to help in 
•    Maintain a close relationship with the rest of the US ARC and Global ARC teams

Who we’re looking for   

Knowledge
•    The ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment interfacing with internal teams and external clients.
•    Ability to produce management accounts and analysis over a high volume of legal entities
Qualifications 
•    CPA preferred
•    US GAAP and IFRS knowledge
•    Ability to organize workload and prioritize to maximum effect
•    Excellent attention to detail when checking information with an ability to recognize and question anomalies
•    Set high standards of performance for yourself 
•    Demonstrate excellent MS Excel sk