Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

POSITION SUMMARY  

HASI is seeking a Senior Manager – Technical Accounting to join our accounting team in Annapolis, MD or New York, NY. This role will be responsible for evaluating the appropriate accounting treatment for our investments (equity investments, debt securities, financing receivables, real estate and securitizations) as well as the subsequent accounting for certain complex transactions including research and applying facts to judgmental areas of the accounting guidance. This role will also support quarterly close activities such as entries for Equity Method Investments, Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) analysis, and footnote development.  This position will report to our AVP – Technical Accounting. 

COMPENSATION

The expected base salary range of will be based on experience and location. In addition, HASI offers an annual bonus program; 401(k) with company match; an equity incentive program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborating with other departments to assess the impact of transaction terms on their related accounting treatment
• Drafting and reviewing accounting memos to document our accounting conclusions for our investments as well as select other technical accounting matters
• Collaborating with joint venture partner accounting teams in the preparation and review of equity investment income/loss allocations using the hypothetical liquidation at book value (“HLBV”) method and the traditional equity method
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Contributing to the operating effectiveness of our compliance with a Sarbanes-Oxley (404) internal controls environment
• Creating efficiencies in processes through the use of automation tools

EDUCATION AND PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years of relevant accounting and industry experience
• CPA certification
• Public accounting experience working with publicly traded companies subject to SOX internal control requirements and 10Q/10K filing deadlines
• Preferred experience with US GAAP codification sections ASC 810, ASC 323, ASC 310, ASC 860, ASC 842, and ASC 606
• Demonstrated experience of technical accounting research
• Experience drafting accounting memos and accounting policies
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the hypothetical liquidation at book value method for equity method investment income/loss allocations
• Energy or financial services industries experience preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Strong proficiency in Excel data analysis techniques
• Strong understanding of financial valuation concepts, including DCF, NPV and IRR
• Familiarity with project finance transactions and documentation
• Proven ability to lead an accurate and timely close process
• Proactive and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to rapidly and accurately analyze complex information and communicate the information concisely
• Dependable and reliable, excellent at taking initiative, and can work independently without close supervision
• Composure under pressure, with the ability to balance competing priorities and the desire to work in a fast-paced, innovative, entrepreneurial environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication skills