Vice President of Accounting

Vice President of Accounting
Maas Energy Works
United States · Remote
Full-time · Executive
About the Company
Maas Energy Works operates in the renewable energy sector, focusing on biogas, renewable natural gas, and energy infrastructure development.
The company's business activities involve renewable energy project development, agricultural partnerships, energy production, and infrastructure operations.
As renewable energy projects become increasingly complex, strong accounting leadership is essential to maintaining financial accuracy, supporting project development, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring long-term financial sustainability.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Vice President of Accounting (VP of Accounting) to lead corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, accounting policy, internal controls, and financial governance.
As a senior member of the finance leadership team, the VP of Accounting will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while establishing scalable accounting processes that support business operations and long-term growth.
This position will work closely with executive leadership, finance, project development, operations, legal, tax advisors, and external auditors to oversee financial reporting and accounting activities across renewable energy projects and corporate operations.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive accounting leadership experience, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting and project-based accounting requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the company's corporate accounting function and financial reporting activities.
Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and financial governance frameworks.
Ensure financial statements and accounting records are prepared accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Manage general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
Supervise accounting activities related to renewable energy development projects, infrastructure assets, and operating entities.
Oversee project cost accounting, capitalization policies, fixed asset accounting, and depreciation.
Evaluate revenue recognition and accounting treatment for project-related commercial arrangements.
Partner with finance leadership on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.
Coordinate external financial statement audits and support internal audit activities.
Collaborate with tax advisors on tax compliance, financial reporting, and tax-related accounting matters.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other core accounting operations.
Support accounting considerations associated with project financing, capital investments, and strategic transactions.
Monitor accounting standards and regulatory developments that may affect financial reporting.
Identify financial reporting risks and implement appropriate controls and corrective measures.
Lead accounting process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems optimization.
Develop accounting KPIs, reporting standards, and management information systems.
Recruit, mentor, and lead accounting managers and finance professionals.
Provide executive leadership with accurate financial information, accounting insights, and strategic recommendations

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