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Luminace

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Luminace, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Accounting & Financial Reporting

Lead the full-cycle accounting operations across multiple entities, including general ledger, AP/AR, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions, ensuring accuracy and consistency across a growing portfolio.

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.

Manage complex close processes:

Multi-entity eliminations and reconciliation of intercompany balances.

Equity method accounting for joint ventures and minority interests.

Project-level reporting across development, construction, and operational phases.

Intercompany equity allocations, including capital contributions, distributions, and ownership changes.

M&A accounting, including recognition of gains/losses on acquisitions, divestitures, and purchase price allocations.

Tax equity accounting treatments, including deferred tax implications and income/loss allocations.

HLBV modeling and reporting, ensuring accurate tracking of investor returns and book value liquidation scenarios.

Manage the month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis.

Review technical accounting memos for complex transactions such as tax equity investments, capital raises, lease accounting, and acquisitions, ensuring alignment with regulatory and investor expectations

Design and implement accounting frameworks for new operating entities, including legal entity setup, financial system integration, and internal reporting structures.

Collaborate with legal, tax, and development teams to ensure entity structures support project finance, regulatory compliance, and operational scalability.

Serve as the accounting lead for onboarding new assets and entities, ensuring seamless integration with ERP systems and financial controls

Act as a key liaison to the Tax team, ensuring alignment between accounting and tax treatments for complex transactions including tax equity structures, entity formation, and intercompany arrangements.

Collaborate on tax planning strategies, compliance initiatives, and structuring decisions to optimize financial outcomes and mitigate risk.

Support tax reporting and provision processes by providing accurate financial data, documentation, and technical accounting insights.

Compliance & Controls

Work closely with both the CFO and VP of Finance to establish and oversee key internal controls in accordance with SOX.

Develop and maintain internal controls and financial policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and investor requirements.

Lead audits and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

Ensure proper documentation and authorization for all financial transactions.

Investor & Lender Reporting

Deliver financial reporting packages tailored to private equity sponsors and lenders, including KPIs, covenant tracking, and board materials.

Ensure transparency and consistency in reporting asset-level performance, cash flows, and consolidated financial metrics.

Systems & Process Optimization

Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities across finance operations to support scale and efficiency.

Lead ERP system upgrades and integrations, ensuring systems support multi-entity accounting, renewable asset tracking, and investor reporting needs

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to staff.

What We Look For

Growth Mindset : You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged. You’re excited by the opportunity to help shape the financial backbone of a growing renewable energy platform.

Collaborative Spirit : You enjoy working cross-functionally with teams across FP&A, development, operations, and capital markets. You believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives and open communication.

Entrepreneurial Energy : You bring a hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving and are energized by building processes and teams from the ground up.

Mission-Driven : You’re passionate about sustainability and energized by the opportunity to contribute to the clean energy transition.

Leadership with Impact : You’re not just looking for a job—you’re looking to make a difference. You want to grow with a company that values your voice and empowers you to lead.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.

10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.

Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, or real assets preferred.

Prior experience in a private equity-backed company strongly preferred.

Deep understanding of tax equity structures, project finance, and asset-level accounting.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Proficiency in ERP systems, advanced Excel skills, and/or analytics tools, such as powerBI.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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