What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational and Technical Accounting position at Intersect?
We’re a team of friends bound together by a mission to preserve our planet for future generations through innovative energy solutions and modern infrastructure. In December 2025, Google announced an agreement to acquire Intersect, to enable more data center and generation capacity to come online faster while accelerating energy development and innovation. After close, we’ll continue doing exactly what we were built to do - develop, construct, and operate the most ambitious power and data infrastructure in the country.
Intersect’s operations will remain separate from Alphabet and Google under the Intersect brand. We’re on an aggressive growth trajectory and looking for people hungry to tackle the largest energy challenges on the planet.
Location & Team Gatherings
Intersect has been a fully flexible workplace since its founding in 2016. We’ve been very intentional about the way we do things. We are not work-from-home, hybrid, or in-office - we are any and all of those options! Deepening social connections and offering shared experiences is a cornerstone of the way we work. We connect as a team at our Team Week experiences four times a year and at our recently established Hub locations - SF Bay Area, NYC Metro Area, NY; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; Calgary, AB; and Toronto, ON.
We are currently looking for candidates located within 60 miles of any of the listed hubs to foster more in-person connections while maintaining our flexible remote culture.
About This Role
As part of Intersect’s Corporate Finance team, you’ll help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial operations while shaping how accounting supports a growing energy portfolio. This role blends operational leadership with deep technical accounting expertise, enabling strong financial reporting, efficient close processes, and well-supported business decisions.
Team Overview
This team plays a critical role in advancing Intersect’s mission to accelerate the clean energy transition by ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, and strong operational execution across a growing portfolio of projects. The Corporate Finance team partners cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making, maintain compliance, and build scalable processes that enable continued growth.
What You’ll Do
Lead Operational Accounting Excellence
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Oversee general ledger and settlements activities across the energy portfolio, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data
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Drive improvements to the month-end close process to enable faster, more reliable reporting
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Evaluate and enhance accounting systems and workflows, leveraging automation and technology to increase efficiency
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Perform and oversee internal controls to support compliance and reporting integrity
Develop and Lead a High-Performing Team
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Mentor, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and accountable environment
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Provide performance management, training, and ongoing development opportunities
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Continuously assess team structure and responsibilities to align with evolving business needs
Drive Cross-Functional Impact
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Partner with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and ensure alignment on financial processes
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Lead and contribute to ad hoc projects that support business growth and operational improvements
Own Technical Accounting and Compliance
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Serve as a subject matter expert on US GAAP, researching and applying guidance to complex and non-standard transactions
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Lead technical accounting analyses across areas such as revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, leases, consolidations, and impairments
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Prepare clear, well-documented accounting memos and conclusions for internal and external stakeholders
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Monitor and update accounting policies to ensure compliance with evolving standards and internal control requirements
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Support the annual audit process and external reporting requirements
What You’ll Bring
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
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5–7 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in Big 4 public accounting (audit)
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with SOX compliance
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Experience managing accounting processes and delivering accurate, timely results
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Ability to independently research complex accounting issues and clearly document conclusions
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Experience working with G-Suite and strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, SUMIF, VLOOKUP)
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Familiarity with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct is helpful
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Experience in the energy industry is helpful
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CPA or Master’s degree in Accounting is helpful
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
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A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset and a drive to continuously improve processes and outcomes will help you succeed
Total Compensation: $185,000- $195,000 USD (total compensation includes base salary bonus)
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 support via Carrot and Maven
Mental Health: Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions, plus a Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub
Retirement: 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP, ensuring your financial future is on the right track
Perks & Extras: $150 monthly food stipend, $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet, pet insurance allowance, full home office setup and free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits, ActiveHero, and One Medical
Intersect maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling Intersect's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Intersect does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by and consistent with applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline.
Salary : $185,000 - $195,000