<p>BHE Renewables delivers sustainable energy solutions for customers and communities. We own, operate and develop wind, solar, geothermal, hydroelectric and natural gas projects in 11 U.S. states. The power generated is sold into energy markets or directly to customers through long-term purchase agreements.</p> <p>Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, BHE Renewables is an innovative and growing company with new offices in Phoenix and San Diego. Our 50/50 joint venture with Occidental Petroleum has led to a demonstration project showing how TerraLithium technology is used to extract lithium from the brine presently flowing through our geothermal plants in Imperial Valley, CA.</p> <p>Joy is Renewable! It's not just a catchphrase; it describes our approach to people. Our teams are often found connecting, giving back and having fun doing it. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, talents and life experiences each person brings, making us stronger together. The BHE Renewables CARES?program supports employee volunteerism and investments in our communities.</p> <p>BHE Renewables is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. BHE Renewables has an exciting career opportunity available. Take the next step in your career and apply now!</p> <p>Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field (typically six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree)</p> <p>Advanced degree and/or CPA preferred</p> <p>Eight years of related work experience, including two years in a senior technical or leadership role required</p> <p>Strong knowledge and demonstrated application of accounting principles in the preparation of financial statements and reports</p> <p>Experience in accounting systems (preferably Oracle) and consolidation systems (preferably FCC)</p> <p>Strong personal computer skills; proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Copilot; demonstrated ability to understand and utilize computer systems and applications as tools for analysis</p> <p>Effective research skills; verbal and written communication skills; ability to develop and conduct presentations</p> <p>Strong leadership skills, effective interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team</p> <p>Strong project management skills including ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects concurrently</p> <p>Effective analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills</p> <p>Ability to maintain confidentiality of information</p> <p>Lead the monthly accounting processes for all assigned entities, including review of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations</p> <p>Prepare and review project-level and consolidated financial statements for assigned entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company quality standards</p> <p>Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting processes for assigned entities, including analysis and clear explanation of results versus budget, forecast and prior periods</p> <p>Manage the preparation and review process for the annual and quarterly bondholder reports and other external deliverables, as necessary</p> <p>Perform and oversee technical accounting research and develop formal accounting policies and documentation</p> <p>Review power purchase agreements, leases and other complex contracts to determine appropriate accounting based on the specific terms in the agreement</p> <p>Represent accounting on due diligence or acquisition teams, as needed</p> <p>Assist with the planning process for weekly, monthly and annual forecasts, ten-year plan and ratings agency plan for all assigned entities</p> <p>Collaborate with business leaders to develop accurate forecasts and plans and provide necessary analysis to support planning decisions</p> <p>Develop, document and maintain a strong internal control environment that meets or exceeds Sarbanes-Oxley requirements</p> <p>Provide direct supervision, coaching and development for accounting staff</p> <p>Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance within the accounting team</p> <p>Support business transformation initiatives related to accounting processes, systems and reporting</p> <p>Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned</p>