Director, Corporate Accounting

Director, Corporate Accounting Company Overview Treaty Oak Clean Energy (Treaty Oak) is a utility-scale clean energy platform headquartered in Austin, Texas, focused on developing, commercializing, constructing, and operating utility-scale solar plus battery storage projects in targeted U.S. energy markets. Our mission is to create a sustainable future by providing clean, low-cost energy solutions to the grid, benefiting energy consumers, communities, and generations to come. Treaty Oak features an experienced management team with a track record of developing and commercializing 10 GW+ of utility-scale power projects and a collective 100+ years’ experience across critical competencies, including power markets, offtake structuring, design, engineering and real estate, with such expertise being put towards our 15+ GW portfolio of utility scale renewable energy projects across the U.S., including 485 MW of in-construction and operational projects. Treaty Oak is a wholly-owned portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management (Macquarie), one of the world’s largest infrastructure managers with $600 billion under management, pairing Treaty Oak’s renewables development expertise with Macquarie’s capital backing and global leadership in advancing the energy transition. The Role Treaty Oak is seeking a Director of Corporate Accounting to lead Treaty Oak Clean Energy’s Corporate Accounting function, with primary responsibility for financial reporting, technical accounting, audit execution, and the design and maintenance of scalable accounting processes and controls. This role partners closely with Controllership, FP&A, Corporate Finance & Compliance, Tax, Asset Management, Legal, and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely, and decision useful financial information across a complex, project driven renewable energy platform. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Consolidation · Oversee preparation of corporate and project level financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, including consolidated and carve out presentations as required. · Lead the preparation and review of consolidating trial balances and supporting schedules used for audits, lender reporting, and internal management reporting. · Ensure consistency and integrity between ERP outputs, management reports, investor materials, and external submissions. Technical Accounting & Policy · Serve as the primary owner of corporate accounting policies and technical accounting memoranda, including application of complex GAAP topics relevant to the business (e.g., lease accounting, equity-based compensation, consolidations, revenue recognition, debt and derivative accounting). · Prepare and review accounting position papers and technical memos in support of audits, transactions, and management conclusions. · Partner with external technical accounting advisors as needed, while retaining internal ownership of conclusions and documentation. Audit & External Interface · Direct the annual audit process and interim audit procedures, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors. · Manage audit related support for specific accounting areas such as leases, consolidations, internal controls, and complex transactions. · Proactively identify and resolve audit issues to minimize last minute adjustments or delays. Internal Controls & Process Design · Design, document, and maintain corporate accounting processes and internal controls, with a focus on scalability as the business grows. · Prepare and maintain internal control documentation and support management’s control assertions. · Identify process gaps, manual workarounds, and control weaknesses; implement practical improvements and automation where feasible. Systems, Data & Process Integration · Own accounting requirements for ERP, treasury, and reporting systems, including coordination with internal teams and external implementation partners. · Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting actuals, forecasts, cash reporting, and management dashboards. · Ensure accurate and timely integration of accounting data into downstream tools used for planning, investor reporting, and portfolio analytics. Cross Functional & Project Support · Support accounting aspects of project lifecycle events, including commercial operations, term conversions, financings, restructurings, and dispositions. · Collaborate with FP&A and Corporate Finance on G&A allocation methodologies, actualization processes, and true ups. · Review and reconcile third party or operator financial reports to internal accounting records, escalating discrepancies and driving resolution. Team Leadership & Development · Lead and develop members of the corporate accounting team, setting clear expectations, review standards, and development goals. · Establish a culture of ownership, documentation discipline, and continuous improvement. · Provide hands on review and mentorship while scaling processes to reduce key person risk. Education and Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required · CPA required · 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for reporting and audits; mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred · Experience in capital intensive industries; renewable energy, energy, infrastructure, or real estate experience preferred. · Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including consolidations and complex transaction accounting. · Demonstrated experience working with external auditors and technical accounting advisors. Our Values These five fundamentals guide how we achieve value: Integrity: We do what we say we are going to do. Collaboration: We know that we are better together. Ambition: We embrace challenge and excellence. Adaptability: We find solutions and never quit. Safety: We effectively identify and manage risk. Employee Benefits · The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with experience. · We offer competitive benefits, including unlimited paid time off, paid holidays, cell-phone stipend, 401K and a fully benefits plan for employees, including Medical, Dental, and Vision, and Life Insurance. Treaty Oak is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and thoughts and welcome everyone to apply for employment with us. We are committed to fostering an environment that is inclusive, transparent, and collaborative. Mutual respect is central to how Treaty Oak operates, and we believe the best solutions come from diverse perspectives, experiences, and skills. We embrace our differences and know that we are stronger working together. Locations Treaty Oak Clean Energy Headquarters Remote status Hybrid Treaty Oak Clean Energy Headquarters