Overview
Responsible for leading project financial administration, cost reporting, accruals, system controls, and accounting compliance for the Renewables portfolio. This role serves as a senior financial partner to operations, project controls, corporate accounting, and finance teams, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of project financial data throughout the full project lifecycle, from setup and budget loading through project closeout. The position provides advanced support for financial reporting, percentage-of-completion accounting, change order management, accrual processes, audit requirements, process improvements, and resolution of complex project accounting matters.
Location: This position will be office-based in our Fargo, ND office.
Responsibilities
- Lead the import of approved budgets into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system after auditing estimates, approvals, and supporting documentation for control compliance and accuracy
- Review, validate, and interface approved change orders, including updates to revenue overrides in Viewpoint for Unapproved Change Orders (UCOs), ensuring compliance with contract and revenue recognition requirements
- Prepare and analyze month-end cost reports, identify key variances or risks, and provide explanations for management reporting, project reviews, and audit support
- Export cost detail, variance, and notes reports for historical reference and audit support
- Serve as a primary project accounting resource for the monthly corporate Percentage of Completion (POC) analysis and Percentage of Completion Calculation (POCCAL) reporting process, including research and resolution of complex questions
- Prepare and review accrual calculation workbooks, evaluate reasonableness of estimates, coordinate with project teams to resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate entry of accruals into the system
- Monitor compliance, completeness, and timeliness of accrual submittals; maintain audit-ready support; and escalate unresolved issues or control concerns as appropriate
- Calculate project-related prepaid expenses from Power BI and ERP data and enter adjustments
- Review and approve monthly payroll accruals for Wind, Solar, and BESS
- Support Renewable Services monthly payroll accruals as needed
- Prepare warranty and indirect cost allocations
- Provide evidence for contract values, change orders, and system controls including Segregation of Duties (SOD) reviews
- Lead or facilitate quarterly UCO analysis meetings, prepare supporting analysis, document follow-up actions, and coordinate requirements with corporate teams
- Report non-cancelable commitments for quarterly disclosures
- Track Project Management Incentive Program (PMIP) for compliance and accrual alongside project controls
- Set up projects in the system per the job setup form provided by operations
- Monitor phase codes and lock as necessary to avoid cost bleeding after completion
- Monitor purchase order (PO) closeout, equipment usage, and call-offs through project wind-down
- Monitor final costs with project teams to determine when jobs can be closed in the system
- Support ERP testing, conference room pilot activities, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives by providing project accounting subject matter expertise
- May require some travel to project sites
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Work Experience and Education- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or relevant work experience
- Seven+ years of related accounting, project accounting, construction accounting, or financial reporting experience, preferably in a project-based environment
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Take reasonable care of your own and others' health and safety and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working toward the Company's Zero Injury principles
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Office 365, Primavera, InEight and/or other related performance related software
- Advanced understanding of project accounting concepts, cost controls, accruals, change orders, contract values, and percentage-of-completion accounting
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage simultaneous priorities, meet deadlines, and drive follow-through across cross-functional stakeholders
- Exceptional team building skills and ability to collaborate with groups throughout the company
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Solution oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to comprehend, analyze, and resolve complex project accounting assignments with sound judgment and attention to internal controls
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while providing guidance, support, and issue resolution to less experienced team members or project stakeholders
What's in it for YouFinancial Wellbeing
- Compensation $87,000 - $110,000 / year, commensurate with experience
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
Health & Wellness
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Discounted National Gym Membership Network
Family & Lifestyle
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
Planning for the Unexpected
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan
