Manager, Technical Accounting, Global

At Canadian Solar, our vision is to make lives better by bringing electricity powered by the sun to millions of people worldwide. As a leading manufacturer of solar panels, inverters, and energy storage solutions, we've been an industry front-runner since our founding in 2001. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in all parts of our organization as we navigate the complexities of a booming industry.

Throughout Canadian Solar's subsidiaries, e-Storage, Recurrent Energy, MSS and CSI Solar Co., we invest in our employees' growth. Our training programs and promotional opportunities ensure we all can continue to learn. We understand the importance of work-life balance and provide various flexible work options to support our employees' well-being. Join our team to "Make the Difference" by creating a lasting positive impact on the world and the communities where we operate.

Status: Permanent
Functional Area: Global Finance
Level: Manager
Location: Canada or United States

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting

• Lead U.S. GAAP technical accounting research on complex matters related to the renewable energy business.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive technical accounting memos with well-supported conclusions and audit-defensible rationale.
• Interpret U.S. GAAP guidance and determine the appropriate accounting and reporting treatment for new, material, or unusual transactions.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures in response to evolving business needs and changes in accounting standards.
• Provide technical accounting support during monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, particularly in areas involving significant judgments and estimates.
• Serve as a technical accounting resource to finance and accounting teams across the organization.

Regional Accounting & Reporting Support

• Partner with the North America controllership team to support project-level financial statement preparation and audits.
• Assist with the annual close process for North America project-level SPVs.
• Provide hands-on accounting and reporting support as needed.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Project Finance, Legal, Tax, FP&A, and other functional teams to assess the accounting implications of new transactions and initiatives prior to execution.
• Support accounting-related due diligence requests.
• Partner with FP&A to incorporate current business models and assumptions into accounting analyses and financial reporting.
• Work directly with external auditors and advisors on technical accounting matters.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop technical accounting training materials for the broader Finance organization and non-finance stakeholders.
• Promote technical excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous improvement within the technical accounting function.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, policies, and controls.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in technical accounting and/or financial reporting.
• U.S. or Canadian CPA designation required.
• Big Four public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience within the energy, renewable energy, infrastructure, or construction industries preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research and interpret complex accounting guidance.
• Strong technical accounting writing skills, including experience preparing formal accounting position papers and memos.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and SAP preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Key Competencies

• Highly detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an interest in resolving complex accounting matters.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across functions, regions, and organizational levels.
• Comfortable balancing technical accounting responsibilities with hands-on financial reporting support.
• Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, and entrepreneurial environment.

Reporting & Key Relationships

Reports to: Senior Manager, Global Technical Accounting

Key Internal Partners: Tax, FP&A, Project Finance, Legal, North America Controllership, and other regional Finance teams

External Partners: Auditors and accounting advisors

Location: Canada or United States