What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Finance Manager position at Brewer Morris?
The Senior Finance Manager will join the Global Accounting, Reporting, and Controls team, overseeing all financial activities for a portfolio of construction‑stage and operational assets. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end financial management and control, including monthly and quarterly reporting, coordination of the annual audit cycle, and oversight of construction and liquidity activities.
Reporting to the U.S. Finance Director, this position requires a hands‑on contributor who will both support day‑to‑day execution and play a critical role in strengthening financial controls, processes, and reporting standards across the broader U.S. finance organization.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting, Reporting & Controls
- Provide oversight of accounting records across the assigned portfolio, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS, as well as adherence to internal accounting policies and standards.
- Lead the monthly close and reporting process, including preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, variance analysis, and compliance with SOX requirements.
- Partner with global technical accounting and centralized finance teams to ensure accuracy in financial reporting and provide support on complex accounting matters and transactions.
- Own the timely delivery of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial deliverables to internal and external stakeholders.
- Design, implement, and enhance internal controls and close processes to drive efficiency, improve reporting quality, and support a best‑in‑class finance function.
Audit & Tax
- Support execution of annual audits under U.S. GAAP and IFRS, coordinating closely with regional finance leadership and internal and external auditors.
- Drive audit efficiency initiatives, including interim testing, process improvements, and preparation of year‑end financial statements.
- Collaborate with tax teams throughout the annual compliance cycle, supporting tax calculations and working with external advisors as needed.
Business Partnering
- Act as a finance partner to construction, asset management, and structured finance teams to improve financial accuracy, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity management.
- Support internal stakeholders with board materials, investor reporting, and quarterly financial presentations.
Qualifications & Experience
- Active CPA required
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP (required); IFRS experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with complex accounting areas such as virtual power purchase agreements (vPPAs), lease accounting (ASC 842 / IFRS 16), derivatives, and revenue recognition
- Experience managing complex consolidations across multi‑entity organizations
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience; renewable energy, infrastructure, or project‑based environments strongly preferred
- Knowledge of tax equity structures, project finance, and debt arrangements
- Prior experience managing or supervising a small team and directing workflows
- Hands‑on experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system
Personal Attributes
- Highly organized with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines effectively
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast‑paced, evolving environment
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and challenge discrepancies
- Fast learner with the ability to quickly understand new systems and processes
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship‑building capabilities
- Positive, proactive mindset with a solutions‑oriented approach