Accounting Supervisor

CS Energy is looking for an Accounting Supervisor to report to our Director of Accounting.  This position is based in our headquarters in Edison, NJ. The role is hybrid with 3 days in the office and the rest based remotely.  In this position you work closely with upper management, while getting visibility into how a fast-growing PE-backed business operates.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports project accounting for the vastly diverse renewable energy (Solar and BESS) projects we are building which includes consistent review of construction and progress schedule.

• Supports the design and implementation of accounting procedures, and work directly with the independent audit firm, to produce financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Works alongside the external tax team to meet tax compliance and reporting requirements.
• Regularly collaborates with other departments of the business to provide budget to actual reporting and tax guidance, while ensuring appropriate financial accounting.
• Prepares and reviews monthly work papers.
• Maintains accounting fixed asset records and depreciation calculations.
• Handles books and records, as well as reporting requirements, for a joint venture.
• Works closely with the project development team on the numerous development projects including budgeting and overhead sales process.
• Assists in the development of annual company overhead budget and analyzing budget to actual.
• Other ad hoc accounting task, as assigned.
• Prepare and review quarterly covenant calculations and compliance certificates for lenders.
• Prepare lender financial statements on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate research on new accounting standards and coordinate any work with outside consultants.
• Review and file quarterly and annual sales tax returns.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Sound knowledge of accounting principles and standards (GAAP).  CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of public accounting at either mid-tier or big 4 firms OR private equity - backed company preferred.
• Solid understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Experience in working with accounting software and databases.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Superior data analysis skills.
• Motivation to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, PE-backed business.

* All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

* An offer of employment is conditional upon complying with CS Energy's requirements including, but not limited to signing a separate disclosure and consent form prior to any background check.

* Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

* CS Energy does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters and/or third parties in response to our job postings. Any unsolicited resumes become property of CS Energy and we reserve the right to pursue and hire any such candidate. 

WHO ARE WE?

CS Energy is an industry-leading renewable energy firm that develops, designs, and builds optimized projects in solar, energy storage, and emerging energy industries, with over 1.5 GW of solar and 300 MWh of energy storage projects installed across the US. CS Energy leverages strong relationships with solar developers, IPPs, utilities, off-takers, suppliers, and landowners to help our customers streamline the project development process, lower project costs, and create value for all stakeholders. Owned by American Securities, a leading US private equity firm, CS Energy has an experienced and committed management team and robust financial backing that enables us to be a trusted and long-term partner for our customers.

CS Energy has achieved its success through attracting and retaining highly talented and motivated people who are passionate about the company's success. We celebrate diversity in all areas of our company and are very committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to doing right by our employees, our partners, and the communities in which we work so that everyone benefits from our efforts. Our company's vision is based on the following principles: Safety, Quality, Integrity, Collaboration, Execution Expertise and Diversity.

Some of our recent notable team achievements are:

• Top Solar Contractors, #1 in New York (Solar Power World 2022)

• Best Places to Work in New Jersey (NJBIZ 2022)
• Great Place to Work Certified, May 2022-May 2023
• Rising Star Under 40, Kevin Magayah (The Cleanie Awards 2021)
• Utility-Scale Project of the Year, Rockport Maces Pond (Solar Builder Magazine 2021)

Benefits

CS Energy provides great benefits to our valued employees.

CS Energy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

CS Energy is an equal opportunity employer.