Senior Manager, Technician Accounting & Financial Reporting

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting is a key member of Pattern Energy's Corporate Accounting organization and serves as the subject matter expert for U.S. GAAP accounting, SEC and statutory reporting, complex transactions, accounting policy development, and financial statement preparation. This role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, FP&A, Legal, Treasury, Tax, Development, Operations, and external auditors to ensure the accurate application of accounting guidance and timely delivery of high-quality financial reporting.

The position leads technical accounting assessments for acquisitions, project financings, tax equity structures, debt arrangements, derivatives, equity transactions, renewable energy-specific accounting matters, and other significant business initiatives. The role also oversees the preparation and review of audited financial statements and related disclosures while driving continuous improvements in reporting processes, controls, and accounting policies.

This position provides leadership through technical expertise, influence, and cross-functional collaboration and may supervise a small team of accounting professionals.

• Lead technical accounting analyses and prepare accounting position papers for acquisitions, project financings, tax equity arrangements, complex contracts, debt instruments, derivatives, equity transactions, restructurings, VIE evaluations, and emerging accounting issues.
• Oversee preparation, review, and issuance of more than 55 annual audited financial statements and associated disclosures, ensuring consistency, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, financing agreements, investor requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Direct all external audit coordination activities, including audit planning, PBC management, issue resolution, auditor communications, and review of audit adjustments across multiple simultaneous engagements.
• Manage, coach, develop, and evaluate a team of approximately six accounting and financial reporting professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, technical excellence, continuous learning, and process improvement.
• Support development of Board, executive leadership, lender, shareholder, tax equity, and investor reporting materials by translating technical financial results into clear business insights and decision-support information.
• Maintain accounting policies, implement new accounting standards, manage reporting controls, and ensure consistency of accounting application across the organization.
• Lead special projects, reporting transformations, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

• Advanced technical accounting expertise and strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex accounting matters for executive, Board, investor, and business audiences.
• Executive presence and the ability to effectively influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional skepticism and sound judgment.
• Strong talent development and team leadership capabilities.
• Leadership through influence and collaboration.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement and operational excellence.

• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• SEC reporting experience.
• Renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, or project finance experience.
• Experience with tax equity and project finance structures.
• Deep technical accounting expertise in complex transactions and accounting guidance.
• Additional advanced accounting or finance certifications.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $118,000 - $160,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

• 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including both public accounting and industry experience.
• Strong technical accounting experience with in-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 805 (Business Combinations), ASC 810 (Consolidations), ASC 718 (Stock Compensation), ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 815 (Derivatives), ASC 323 (Equity Method Investments), ASC 410 (Asset Retirement Obligations), and revenue recognition guidance.
• Experience preparing audited financial statements and disclosure packages.
• Experience supporting external audits and coordinating with auditors.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and documenting technical accounting positions and complex accounting matters.
• Strong understanding of consolidation accounting, equity method investments, VIE analysis, business combinations, debt transactions, derivatives, complex equity structures, leases, and renewable energy transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent audits, reporting deadlines, and cross-functional projects.
• Experience communicating complex accounting matters to executive leadership, Boards, investors, auditors, and non-accounting stakeholders.