Senior Manager - Financial Reporting

Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company is an independent power producer (IPP) and a leading climate-focused investment manager (IM), whose mission is to empower a sustainable world by connecting individuals and institutions with investments in clean energy. Since our founding in 2011, we’ve grown to over 180 employees in four offices—New York City, Portland, ME, Denver, CO, and Montpelier, VT—and other individual locations across the US, and have positioned ourselves as a market leader in energy transition, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure investments.

Greenbacker’s IPP business segment acquires, owns, and operates income-producing clean energy infrastructure projects (e.g., solar energy, wind power, energy storage) in communities across the country. These assets sell power under long-term contracts to high-credit-quality counterparties, including utilities, municipalities, and corporations. As of 2023, our IPP fleet comprises over 450 projects, representing 3.4 gigawatts of total clean energy production and storage capacity. Within our IM business segment, Greenbacker Capital Management (GCM) serves as the registered investment adviser to five funds focused on green power generation and the energy transition, including private equity investment in growth-stage clean energy companies, across a wide range of sustainable infrastructure and renewables sectors.

Please visit www.greenbackercapital.com to learn more about our company, mission, team, and portfolios.

Greenbacker is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Greenbacker will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Nicole Giangiulio (nicole.giangiulio@greenbackercapital.com).

Job Purpose/Background:

We are looking for an experienced Financial Reporting Senior Manager who will be responsible for leading the preparation and the filing of the Company’s Forms 10-K, 10-Q and others Forms with the SEC. This position will lead the external reporting function to drive operational efficiency and deliver timely and accurate financial information to appropriate internal and external stakeholders. This role requires strong experience and a deep understanding of technical US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting requirements. This role also requires the ability to build strong relationships and collaborate across various functions of the Company including the Senior Leadership Team, FP&A, Accounting, HR and Legal. The role will perform a pivotal role for the external reporting function, leading a group of experienced professionals, providing them with guidance to achieve results, and ensure compliance with corporate policies and external reporting requirements. The role will report to the VP of Financial Reporting and is based in the Company’s office in New York, NY on a hybrid schedule.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation and review of quarterly and annual reports on Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-Ks in accordance with SEC and US GAAP requirements.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Audit Committee, Disclosure Committee, and Investor Relations presentations.
• Monitor activity of the FASB, SEC, and other authoritative bodies to identify the potential impact of new pronouncements and evolving accounting and disclosures guidance; provide US GAAP and SEC interpretations and technical memorandums that document issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Manage and lead the enhancement of documentation relating to internal controls over financial reporting,
• Manage interactions with external auditors including for the preparation and review of financial statements and appropriate disclosures under SEC and US GAAP requirements.
• Coach direct reports as required and provide guidance, advice, and support to ensure issues are resolved and addressed appropriately in a timely fashion.
• Develop actionable insights to respond to ad hoc requests for financial information as well as analysis using various reporting tools.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with other functional groups, business segments and stakeholders.
• Adhere to the philosophy of “continuous” improvement” by always looking for ways to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our processes.
• Communicate effectively with both internal and external personnel in multiple disciplines and varying levels of management, on a variety of complex issues.
• Manage the quarterly Certification process.
• Execute high-quality and timely analysis / review as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in accounting, finance, or the equivalent. CPA required.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in financial reporting is required.
• Experience with SEC filings and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP required.
• Public accounting experience and/or public company experience preferred.
• Technical proficiency in US GAAP and SEC reporting required.
• Proven leader with strong interpersonal and project management skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Self-motivated, high attention to detail, organized and possesses a strong sense of ownership.
• Interested in joining a fast-growing company and proven ability to balance multiple tasks while meeting short deadlines.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Experience working with Workiva and Oracle FCCS is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

 The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 - $200,000 per year.

Benefits

• Medical: 5 United Health Care Oxford options
• Dental: Guardian – two options
• Vision: Guardian / VSP – one option (100% employee paid)
• Life and AD&D: Short term and long-term disability (both 100% employer paid)
• Retirement/401(K): ADP/Voya with 50% match up to 6% of salary
• Other: Medical and dependent care / Health Savings Accounts, Pre-tax commuter benefits through Optum
• Time Off: 20 days paid time off, 7 sick days a year, 32 hours of VTO a year.
• Mental Health: Modern Health: 24/7 access to Coaching and Therapy sessions for employees and dependents
• Family Building: Coverage for infertility, adoption, surrogacy, and 16 weeks of family leave.