VP of Accounting

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise Idaho and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop finance construct own and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do so youll regularly find Caring Committed and Courageous individuals who value respectful cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us

ABOUT THE ROLE

The VP of Accounting provides strategic leadership for the companys accounting function and is responsible for ensuring accurate timely and compliant financial reporting. This role serves as the organizations senior accounting expert leading technical core and tax accounting teams financial reporting internal controls audit activities and team development while supporting a complex growth-oriented renewable energy business.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Serve as the companys senior accounting leader and trusted advisor on complex accounting financial reporting and compliance matters.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to include consolidation of multiple entities income statements balance sheets shareholder reports tax returns and governmental agency reports.
• Report to Clenera board on a quarterly basis the financial results of the company.
• Key interface with Israeli parent company to ensure alignment on accounting practices and financial reporting.
• Review and approve significant accounting positions judgments policies and technical accounting conclusions.
• Provide strategic oversight of financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy transparency and compliance with both U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate the accounting implications of major business initiatives transactions financing activities and organizational changes.
• Ensure an effective system of internal controls governance practices and accounting policies that support a growing and evolving business.
• Oversee ongoing enhancement of accounting software applications to ensure accuracy effectiveness and applicable financial reporting results.
• Oversee relationships with external auditors and provide executive-level leadership throughout the audit process.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments assessing business impacts and implementation strategies.
• Lead develop and mentor accounting leaders creating a high-performing organization with strong succession and talent development practices.
• Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes reporting capabilities systems and organizational effectiveness.
• Responsible for aspects of hiring training and developing employees as well as managing the departments budget.
• Collaborate with individual department as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
• Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring Committed and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education:
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field required.
  • Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration (MBA) or a related discipline preferred.
• Experience:
  • 12 years of progressive accounting experience including at publicly-traded organization(s) and including leadership responsibility for accounting financial reporting technical accounting audit and internal controls.
  • 5 years leading managers and developing high-performing accounting teams in a complex growth-oriented organization.
  • 3 years expertise in renewables renewables adjacent or organization involved with complex tax incentive practices.
• Licensure/Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Technology:
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn company-specific software programs tools processes and machines. Strong understanding and expertise in accounting software applications preferably NetSuite.
• Skills/Abilities:
  • Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and strong understanding of complex technical accounting matters.
  • Working knowledge of IFRS and the ability to assess accounting implications and reporting considerations.
  • Exceptional accounting judgment and ability to evaluate and approve complex accounting conclusions.
  • Executive presence with the ability to influence and advise senior leaders on accounting and financial reporting matters.
  • Strong leadership and talent development skills with a demonstrated ability to coach managers and build high-performing teams.
  • Strategic thinker capable of balancing technical accounting requirements with business objectives.
  • Strong analytical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to translate technical accounting concepts for non-financial audiences.
  • High level of integrity accountability and professional judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and drive results in a fast-paced evolving environment.
• Travel: Monthly Travel to HQ

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical dental and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic Voluntary and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

*Recruiting agencies we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.

At Clēnera LLC were an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion color national origin gender sex sexual orientation age veteran status physical or mental disability or any other basis protected by state or federal law.