Kindle Energy
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager
Kindle Energy, Princeton, New Jersey, us, 08543
Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager
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Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager
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Kindle Energy
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
Kindle Energy is a leading power generation and asset management company focused on the management, optimization and development of energy assets across the United States and Canada. A portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc., one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over $1trillion in assets under management, Kindle operates with the backing of a premier global investment firm.
Job Summary We are seeking to add to our accounting/finance team to support the company’s growth plans and ensure the financial integrity of reported results. The Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will serve as a Center of Expertise for technical accounting questions as well as manage financial reporting for assigned power plant portfolio(s) managed by Kindle.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Financial Statement Reporting: Prepare first-year GAAP financial statements for multiple portfolio companies, including footnotes.
Prepare annual GAAP financial statements for multiple portfolio companies, including footnotes.
Prepare GAAP financial statement disclosure checklists to ensure conformity with GAAP.
Prepare supporting schedules to provide for the auditors as part of our year end audit.
Liaise with different department functions.
Distribute all lender packages to all counterparties by the required deadlines.
Technical Accounting
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting issues, such as leases, debt refinancings, acquisitions, divestitures, purchase price valuations, asset retirement obligations.
Preparation of technical GAAP accounting memos.
Research codification guidance on technical accounting topics.
Liaise with the auditors on the conclusions of the technical topics.
Liaise with external technical advisors when necessary.
Month-end Close
Perform the month-end close process for a newly acquired portfolio company, including booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations.
Lead the integration of newly acquired assets.
Prepare quarterly unaudited financial statements and annual audited financial statements.
Lead the year-end financial statement audit process for the newly acquired portfolio.
Assist with debt compliance including preparation of schedules for quarterly submissions to lenders.
Work closely with the local operations and construction teams on any accounting related topics.
Work with the tax department to ensure tax compliance.
Other ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks as necessary.
Other
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting processes, often through the use of technology.
Guide and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and building scalable processes.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work schedule – 3 days per week in office; 2 days per week remote work.
Open office work environment.
Occasional work outside of normal business hours.
Up to 5% domestic business travel.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years’ experience in an Accounting Manager role or equivalent.
Audit experience working as an Audit Manager at a big four firm or mid-tier firm.
Certified Public Accountant license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NetSuite accounting system software preferred, but not essential.
Energy industry experience preferred, but not essential.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Continuous improvement mindset, always looking to improve processes, automate manual tasks and develop/establish formal policies and procedures.
“Hands‑on” and “can‑do” attitude; no task is too big or small for this role.
Strong communication skills to be able to liaise between different functions within the company.
Attention to detail and the ability to view the big picture.
Interest in IT/accounting systems is essential.
Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.
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Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager
role at
Kindle Energy
Base pay range $160,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr
Kindle Energy is a leading power generation and asset management company focused on the management, optimization and development of energy assets across the United States and Canada. A portfolio company of Blackstone Group Inc., one of the world's largest alternative asset managers with over $1trillion in assets under management, Kindle operates with the backing of a premier global investment firm.
Job Summary We are seeking to add to our accounting/finance team to support the company’s growth plans and ensure the financial integrity of reported results. The Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager will serve as a Center of Expertise for technical accounting questions as well as manage financial reporting for assigned power plant portfolio(s) managed by Kindle.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Financial Statement Reporting: Prepare first-year GAAP financial statements for multiple portfolio companies, including footnotes.
Prepare annual GAAP financial statements for multiple portfolio companies, including footnotes.
Prepare GAAP financial statement disclosure checklists to ensure conformity with GAAP.
Prepare supporting schedules to provide for the auditors as part of our year end audit.
Liaise with different department functions.
Distribute all lender packages to all counterparties by the required deadlines.
Technical Accounting
Serve as a subject matter expert on complex technical accounting issues, such as leases, debt refinancings, acquisitions, divestitures, purchase price valuations, asset retirement obligations.
Preparation of technical GAAP accounting memos.
Research codification guidance on technical accounting topics.
Liaise with the auditors on the conclusions of the technical topics.
Liaise with external technical advisors when necessary.
Month-end Close
Perform the month-end close process for a newly acquired portfolio company, including booking journal entries and preparing account reconciliations.
Lead the integration of newly acquired assets.
Prepare quarterly unaudited financial statements and annual audited financial statements.
Lead the year-end financial statement audit process for the newly acquired portfolio.
Assist with debt compliance including preparation of schedules for quarterly submissions to lenders.
Work closely with the local operations and construction teams on any accounting related topics.
Work with the tax department to ensure tax compliance.
Other ad hoc accounting and reporting tasks as necessary.
Other
Proactively identify and implement opportunities to streamline and improve finance and accounting processes, often through the use of technology.
Guide and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and building scalable processes.
Working Conditions
Hybrid work schedule – 3 days per week in office; 2 days per week remote work.
Open office work environment.
Occasional work outside of normal business hours.
Up to 5% domestic business travel.
Minimum Requirements
8+ years’ experience in an Accounting Manager role or equivalent.
Audit experience working as an Audit Manager at a big four firm or mid-tier firm.
Certified Public Accountant license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with NetSuite accounting system software preferred, but not essential.
Energy industry experience preferred, but not essential.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Continuous improvement mindset, always looking to improve processes, automate manual tasks and develop/establish formal policies and procedures.
“Hands‑on” and “can‑do” attitude; no task is too big or small for this role.
Strong communication skills to be able to liaise between different functions within the company.
Attention to detail and the ability to view the big picture.
Interest in IT/accounting systems is essential.
Kindle Energy LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability. In addition to federal law requirements, Kindle Energy LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has or operates facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, compensation, and training.
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