Manager, Asset Management Accounting at Nexamp in Chicago, IL

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. What we’re looking for: Nexamp is looking to hire an Asset Management Accounting Manager to join it's Asset Management team. You will be responsible for driving month end functions working with the project accounting team and leading the Company’s financial reporting to investors and lenders under US GAAP and IFRS. The individual in this position will have the opportunity for future growth and development amongst a group of hard working and fun professionals. We are accepting candidates from our hub offices in Boston, MA, Chicago, IL or New York, NY, where you will be hybrid. You will report to the Senior Director, Accounting - Asset Management. What you’ll do: Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close of the corporate and project companies, which includes (but is not limited to) approving journal entries, maintaining monthly reconciliations, preparing financials (balance sheet, P&L, equity statement and cash flow statement), and performing quarterly and annual covenant calculations. Manage a team of staff and senior accountants including hiring, onboarding, cross-training, overseeing day to day activities, and evaluating performances. Assist in creating annual budgets and maintain budget-to-actuals for all projects on a monthly and quarterly basis. Lead projects for ERP improvements working with third party consultants and other departments to scale processes and making them more efficient. Design and implement processes for new business operations taking into consideration the relevant accounting principles and guidance. Work closely with Asset Management department by supervising invoice creation, deposits, and collections and reporting KPIs to management. Work with audit seniors, manager, and partner for project and consolidated audits by completing PBC lists, providing explanations and supporting documentation for audit testing throughout the G/L, and assisting with preparation of the financials and footnotes. Prepare ad hoc reports for management – including various department requests. What you’ll bring: 3-4 years of Public Accounting or 5-6 private experience preferred. Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and the ability to do research to find solutions for accounting issues. Ability to communicate effectively with the accounting team, executive management and all departments across the organization. Experience with accounting systems; NetSuite strongly preferred. Strict attention to detail, ability to work independently and efficiently. Ability to think critically, be proactive, and problem solve. Strong Microsoft Office and overall computer skills. Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today. Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization. Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry. Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply. At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change. You’ll love working here because: Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide.We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more! Compensation: The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $120,000 - $135,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.