Accounting Manager
Dandelion Energy · United States · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Co-lead the PwC audit alongside the Controller, serving as the primary preparer, PBC owner and day-to-day auditor interface
- Support implementation of a durable revenue recognition policy and WIP accounting framework aligned with ASC 606 and operational realities in collaboration with consulting firm
- Conduct a thorough review of the month-end close process and reconciliations to identify gaps and strengthen close discipline
- Identify key financial control risks and support implementation of preventative controls, with particular focus on segregation of duties remediation
- Own execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of GAAP financial statements
- Own gross margin integrity at the project level, including job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and root-cause analysis of margin variances
- Oversee billing accuracy, collections cadence, retainage tracking, and cash conversion across enterprise customer contracts
- Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, subledger schedules, and supporting documentation across all major balance sheet and income statement areas
- Aid in drafting and maintaining accounting memos to support technical positions, particularly around revenue recognition (ASC 606)
- Support external audit and tax firm requests as the primary preparer; partner with the Controller to manage audit workflows
- Drive automation of reconciliations, close workflows, and routine accounting processes to strengthen controls and reduce manual effort
- Partner with the Controller and data team to improve system integration, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional data visibility
- Build and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and process documentation to support consistency and scalability
Core Accounting & Reporting
- Own execution of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of GAAP financial statements
- Own gross margin integrity at the project level, including job cost accounting, WIP schedules, and root-cause analysis of margin variances
- Oversee billing accuracy, collections cadence, retainage tracking, and cash conversion across enterprise customer contracts
- Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, subledger schedules, and supporting documentation across all major balance sheet and income statement areas
- Aid in drafting and maintaining accounting memos to support technical positions, particularly around revenue recognition (ASC 606)
Systems & Process Improvement
- Drive automation of reconciliations, close workflows, and routine accounting processes to strengthen controls and reduce manual effort
- Serve as the primary NetSuite administrator and functional owner, maintaining system integrity and supporting optimization initiatives
- Partner with the Controller and data team to improve system integration, reporting accuracy, and cross-functional data visibility
Team Leadership & Strategic Partnership
- Directly manage staff accountant and AP specialist, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance feedback
- Maintain daily and weekly operating rhythms for the team, including close checklists, reconciliation deadlines, and review cadences
- Act as a collaborative partner to Operations, Sales, and FP&A