Role SummaryThe Accounting Manager leads day-to-day accounting operations at Blue Energy, reporting directly to the Controller. This role owns the full record-to-report cycle - from general ledger accuracy and financial statement preparation through to AP oversight, cash flow forecasting, debt covenant compliance, and equity tracking - while directly managing and developing a small team of accounting professionals.
Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Statements & Month-End Close- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) in accordance with US GAAP
- Lead the month-end close cycle - own the checklist, resolve blockers, and escalate to the Controller as required
- Review, approve, and post all material journal entries including accruals, depreciation, ARO accretion, and intercompany eliminations
- Maintain a journal entry log with full audit traceability from source transaction to financial statement
- Prepare the monthly management accounts pack with variance analysis for the Controller
- Co-ordinate year-end statutory accounts preparation and external audit support
Accounts Payable Oversight- Provide managerial review of the AP function - ensure three-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice) before payment approval
- Review and approve payment runs above the AP Lead's delegated authority threshold
- Monitor the aged creditor report; resolve escalated holds and exceptions
- Enforce segregation of duties between invoice entry, approval, and payment release
Cash Flow Forecasting- Own and maintain the 13-week rolling cash flow forecast, consolidating AP, AR, payroll, and capex inputs
- Monitor actual cash against forecast; update assumptions on a rolling basis
- Identify liquidity constraints and recommend corrective actions to the Controller
- Prepare cash flow reporting for lenders, investors, and the board
Debt Compliance & Equity Tracking- Calculate all debt covenant ratios monthly (DSRC, LTV, interest coverage) and flag breaches immediately
- Prepare quarterly and annual lender compliance certificates within agreed deadlines
- Maintain the debt covenant tracker across all active credit facilities
- Own and reconcile the equity roll-forward monthly - share capital, retained earnings, paid-in capital, distributions
- Ensure all equity transactions are recorded with appropriate authorization documentation
- Maintain the fixed asset register and CIP schedule for all capital projects
Team Leadership & Controls- Directly manage the Accounting Supervisor, AP Lead, and Accounting Analysts - regular one-to-ones, clear objectives, and active development support
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all accounting processes; lead preparation for internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP (ASC 360, 410, 606, 815, 842), company accounting policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
Qualifications- Preferred 6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a management or senior supervisory role
- Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing and reviewing US GAAP financial statements and managing a full month-end close cycle
- Strong technical knowledge of journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, depreciation, ARO, and intercompany eliminations
- Experience overseeing an AP function with direct knowledge of three-way matching and payment controls
- Practical experience with cash flow forecasting and debt covenant monitoring in a capital-intensive environment
- Familiarity with equity roll-forward schedules, CIP accounting, and fixed asset register management
- CPA required; energy, utilities, or infrastructure sector experience is a strong plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or a comparable ERP platform
We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy. 
