About the Role
Pattern Energy is seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Manager to establish and build out the REC Settlements & Revenue Accounting function. This role will shape and streamline Renewable Energy Certificate processes, ensuring accurate revenue capture, strong financial controls, and timely execution of accounting processes. It is a highly visible position requiring collaboration across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the establishment and optimization of processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, automation, and scalability across settlement and revenue accounting workflows.
- Establish communication and coordination with cross-functional teams regarding process, internal controls, contract management, and customer relations.
- Support the implementation of new systems (Allegro) and related processes.
- Manage settlement, billing, and invoicing activities for RECs, environmental commodities, and renewable energy transactions, including validation of generation data, pricing, and contract terms.
- Prepare and review customer invoices, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to support monthly and quarterly close activities.
- Research and resolve settlement variances, billing issues, invoice disputes, unapplied cash, and payment differences in partnership with internal teams and external counterparties.
- Support revenue recognition and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, company policy, and contractual requirements.
- Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- 8+ years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, settlements, billing, or financial operations.
- CPA certified.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, revenue recognition, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, invoicing, and billing processes.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience working with ETRM and ERP systems such as Allegro and Oracle.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Skills
- US GAAP
- Revenue recognition
- Month-end close
- Account reconciliations
- Accruals
- Invoicing
- Billing processes
- Excel
- ETRM systems
- ERP systems
- Allegro
- Oracle
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA certified
Salary/Compensations
- $103,000 to $138,000 USD
Benefits
- Bonus structure
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Family care benefits
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Bonding leave
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution
- Employee referral bonuses
About the Company
- Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities.
- Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence.
- Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day.
- Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.
- Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.
Equal Opportunity
- Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
