Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Intersect is a company dedicated to preserving the planet through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. They are seeking an Operational and Technical Accounting Team Member to lead accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance while supporting decision-making across various teams. This role involves mentoring a team, overseeing financial processes, and providing technical accounting expertise to drive operational excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead the operational accounting team responsible for accounting activities across Intersect's energy portfolio
- Mentor, develop, and support team members through coaching, training, performance management, and career development
- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and professional growth
- Manage evolving priorities and support special projects that contribute to organizational objectives
- Oversee general ledger activities to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial information
- Partner across functions to support organizational goals and improve financial transparency
- Consolidate and optimize month-end close processes to enable faster, more accurate reporting
- Perform and support internal control activities to strengthen financial reporting and compliance
- Evaluate accounting processes, workflows, and systems to identify opportunities for improvement
- Leverage technology, automation, and process enhancements to increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Monitor operational effectiveness and implement scalable solutions that support company growth
- Help establish and maintain best practices across accounting operations
- Serve as a subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP and emerging accounting standards
- Research, analyze, and document technical accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions
- Support accounting matters related to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, consolidations, impairment assessments, debt transactions, and other corporate accounting topics
- Monitor proposed accounting guidance and disclosure requirements and assess impacts on the business
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies and procedures to support effective internal controls over financial reporting
- Assist with annual audit activities and serve as a key partner to external auditors
- Prepare technical accounting memoranda and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards
- Help drive consistent application of accounting policies across the organization
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 5–7+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in Big Four public accounting audit
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting research, and financial reporting requirements
- Experience supporting SOX compliance and internal control environments
- Proven ability to evaluate complex accounting issues, develop recommendations, and document conclusions effectively
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams
- Proficiency with Google Workspace and intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF functions
- CPA and/or Master's degree in Accounting
- Experience with Sage Intacct
- Experience in the energy, infrastructure, or power generation industry
- Demonstrated ability to apply technical accounting guidance to complex business transactions
- Collaborative, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach to problem solving
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and driving positive change
Benefits
- Equity: Beyond your salary, you’ll receive an Equity Grant, giving you a meaningful stake in our parent company.
- Health & wellness: 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Time to recharge: Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Family support: Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents; access to family planning and family care support through Carrot and Maven
- Mental health: Free access to Spring Health, including 5 free therapy and psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- Perks & extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone and internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup, free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly company-paid credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Company Overview
We focus on the co-location of industrial demand with dedicated hybrid-power generation. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.intersectpower.com.