Director, Accounting - Asset Management

Do you want to be a part of the clean energy movement? Are you passionate about improving our environment for this generation and those to follow? Are you ready to take on new challenges and collaborate with a future-focused team leading the way into new markets? Join Nexamp! 

This is where you can learn from industry leaders and become one yourself. It's fast-paced, mission-based work that challenges the status quo. Be on the team that's changing the world. 

What we’re looking for: 

Nexamp is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to head our Asset Management Accounting team. This role offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful impact in the renewable energy sector by leading both technical accounting functions and operational process improvements critical to the performance of our asset portfolio.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for Nexamp’s solar and storage assets. You’ll guide a high-performing team of managers, strengthen operational effectiveness, and ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the company.

This hybrid role is based in Boston, Massachusetts, and reports to the SVP, Accounting.

What you’ll do:  

Responsible for the execution and performance of accounting and finance activities, including, but not limited to:

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting for solar and storage assets, including project-level entities, partnerships, and tax equity structures.
• Ensure compliance with ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Lease Accounting), and partnership accounting standards.
• Lead the Asset Management Accounting team through effective goal setting, delegation, and communication.
• Strengthen financial operations, internal controls, and reporting processes through enhanced use of NetSuite and process automation.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Tax, Customer Experience Operations, Asset Management and Treasury/ Project Finance teams to ensure seamless coordination of Portfolio/ Project level transactions and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams on strategic Company initiatives.
• Assess, implement, and monitor all internal control practices including accuracy of system reports used for financial reporting and direct department policies and procedures.
• Direct, coordinate and maintain and control the Portfolios/ Project accounting and reporting in accordance with US GAAP, IFRS as well as with department policies and procedures.
• Partner with Capital Markets, Asset Management and Project Finance to ensure models reflect actual performance, accounting policy changes, and cash flow impacts on investor returns.
• Collaborate with Nexamp Energy Center, Asset Management, Community Solar Asset Management and Billing and Collections Teams on Company Initiatives and Monthly Performance.
• Lead process automation and system improvements within NetSuite and related reporting platforms to support scaling asset operations.
• Oversee the preparation and review of annual budgets, forecasts, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Manage investor reporting, project-level cash management, and equity distributions to ensure compliance with debt service and return requirements.
• Support continuous team development through mentoring and performance feedback.

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 5 years in public accounting. Experience in renewable energy, project-based accounting, or infrastructure strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP with a focus on renewable energy accounting (PPAs, RECs, HLBV, tax equity and project finance structures).
• Expertise in financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with ability to develop accounting talent.
• Proven experience in managing external audits and ensuring clean audit opinions.
• Ability to interpret complex contracts and accounting guidance in a fast-growing, multi-entity organization.
• Proficiency in NetSuite or comparable ERP system and advanced excel and Power BI capabilities.
• Having CPA License and MBA are nice to have.
• Integrity and accountability; change leadership.
• Commitment to Nexamp's mission and have a passion for solving tomorrow's climate crisis today.
• Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating information, ideas, and perspectives with people inside and beyond your organization.   
• Experience in showcasing initiative to make improvements to current work, processes, products, and services across the organization. We value accountability and an ownership mentality. 
• Ability to ask appropriate questions, analyze data, identify the root causes of problems, and present creative solutions. 
• Expertise in building strong internal and external relationships with customers and stakeholders, instilling trust and loyalty across the industry.
• Eagerness to develop a fundamental understanding of how Nexamp operates and then apply that knowledge effectively to inform business decisions. 
• Previous experience engaging and inspiring teams to excel while focusing on the growth and well-being of team members.

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please apply.

At Nexamp, our mission is to build the future of energy so it is clean, simple, and accessible for all. We are committed to providing a work environment free from discrimination. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. By encouraging a culture where ideas and decisions come from all people, we believe it will help us grow, innovate, and be a part of environmental and social change.

You’ll love working here because:  

Not only will you get to take part in meaningful work and have the chance to change the world alongside innovative, dedicated, and motivated peers, but you will also have access to all the benefits that Nexamp offers! This includes our competitive compensation package; a 401(k) employer-match; health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one; flexible paid time off and holiday PTO; commuter benefits, and cell phone reimbursement. We have headquarters in Boston, MA and Chicago, IL, in addition to growing offices nationwide. We provide healthy snacks, coffee, service days and other volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more!  

Compensation

The reasonably estimated salary for this role at Nexamp ranges from $175,000 - $200,000. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual bonus programs based on individual and company performance, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). Additionally, you may be eligible to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but is not limited to, skills and qualifications, internal equity, performance, and geographic location. 

Nexamp's People team manages all aspects of recruitment and hiring within our organization. We want to inform third-party recruiters, staffing firms, and related agencies that Nexamp does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes will only be considered from these entities if a signed agreement is in place and the People team explicitly authorizes external recruiting assistance for a specific position. Any unsolicited resumes received will be deemed the property of Nexamp. We want to emphasize that Nexamp is not liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.