Manager / Senior Manager, Accounting

About Flatiron Energy 

Flatiron Energy develops, owns, and operates utility-scale standalone energy storage assets that integrate renewable energy onto the grid, replace fossil fuel plants, and increase grid reliability. Founded by a team of experienced energy storage experts and backed by financial sponsor Hull Street Energy, Flatiron has a demonstrated track record of developing critical infrastructure needed to achieve our climate goals. The leadership team has deep experience in structuring, financing, and owning and operating energy storage assets in wholesale markets.

Flatiron Energy is a high growth company with a dynamic, fast-paced, creative, and fun start-up culture. The right candidate will be excited to help scale the company, recognizing the challenges and opportunities for growth inherent in such an environment. The Flatiron team is passionate about fighting climate change while ensuring their projects have an equitable impact on surrounding communities. Flatiron is looking for candidates who resonate with this mission.

About the Job

Title:                 Manager / Senior Manager, Accounting

Reports To:      VP, Controller

Location:         Flexible (strong preference for Denver/Boulder, New York City, or Boston)

Description:    As a Manager on the Accounting Team, you will support the company's daily financial operations, managing key accounting functions such as general ledger accounting, technical accounting, month-end closings, audit support, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your accounting expertise while growing professionally within a dynamic, growing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and lead other members of the Accounting Team through all facets of company accounting processes and cycles
• Support, prepare, enter, and review detailed general ledger journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist Controller in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Act as day-to-day lead with the Company’s auditor and support timely and accurate completions of annual audits
• Support Controller in preparation and dissemination of financial statements to Company’s key stakeholders
• Enhance existing control processes and assist in the creation of new controls as the Company continues growing
• Support preparation of tax returns and K-1s in conjunction with external tax preparers
• Act as subject matter expert on Company’s accounting and expense systems
• Work on special projects as necessary

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 5-7 years of accounting experience required
• CPA designation strongly preferred
• Qualified candidates will have experience in Renewable Energy, Traditional Power, or Infrastructure development.
• Deep experience in GAAP and accounting standards required
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organization abilities
• Ability to manage multiple complex processes or long-term projects simultaneously
• Experience managing and developing employees is preferred
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with experience presenting to management or external capital providers
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Compensation and Benefits

Job Type:           Permanent, Full-time. Ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

Salary:                 Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Bonus:                Competitive bonus based on performance

Benefits:            Flatiron offers an excellent benefit package with comprehensive health care, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, and other health and wellness benefits.