Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers' needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

Aypa Power is seeking a senior financial reporting accountant to oversee the preparation of the consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and interim financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as well as 12 subsidiary financial statements. This role will assist with implementing process improvements, including system reporting upgrades, optimizing data collection, and improving financial analysis. The position reports to the Director of Reporting and Technical Accounting and will partner closely with other stakeholders throughout the Company as a key point of contact for accounting issues and to support accounting deliverables. We are looking for someone who is a team player, has strong analytical and communication skills, and has a growth mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare consolidated parent company and multiple project-level financial statements, related disclosures, and supporting schedules for external reporting;
• Drive process improvement and scalability of the financial reporting process;
• Support the external auditors during audits and interim procedures, including the coordination of requests and the flow of information and documentation;
• Organize and assist with addressing comments received from senior management;
• Draft accounting memos and perform technical research as necessary;
• Promote team atmosphere and a positive work environment;
• Other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Key Qualifications:

• 3-8 years of accounting experience;
• Bachelor's degree in accounting;
• Auditing and/or financial reporting experience;
• Active CPA license preferred;
• Extensive working knowledge of U.S. GAAP;
• Ability to organize workload, manage multiple priorities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• Ability and desire to identify and implement process improvement and automation opportunities to drive positive change across the organization, preferably through the use of digital tools;
• Excellent documentation skills, attention to detail, rigorous work paper standards;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Self-motivated and strong organizational skills, able to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments, work effectively both independently and as part of a team;
• Exposure to complex technical accounting issues, impairments, acquisitions, revenue recognition, leases, etc.
• Aptitude for understanding accounting consolidations;
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Workiva Wdesk experience is a plus;
• Other duties as required or assigned.
  
  

Compensation and Location:

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience;

Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business;

Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;

Location: Hybrid (USA). Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate; OR Remote (USA). The ability to work in the United States is a requirement.

Travel: Less than 10%.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all.

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