Job Title: Manager, Accounting
Location: Hybrid role, preference for NYC or DC
About the Company
At Elevate, we are deploying reliable energy solutions that power the communities we serve. We’re not just building infrastructure; we’re enabling the future of energy, supporting massive digital and data center expansions and supporting a more resilient, electrified grid.
Elevate is where top talent meets real impact. We’re a lean, mission-driven team accelerating the clean energy transition through bold, meaningful projects. Here, you’ll work alongside some of the smartest people in the industry, have a seat at the table from day one, and help shape a company that’s building the future of power—fast. If you thrive in dynamic environments, value authenticity over fluff, and want your work to matter, Elevate is the place to be.
Position Summary
Elevate is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Manager, Accounting to support our financial accounting and reporting functions during a period of rapid growth. This individual will play a key role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and strengthening internal controls.
This is an ideal opportunity for a high-performing accounting professional who is ready to step into increased responsibility in a fast-paced infrastructure environment. The right candidate is a self-starter who thrives in dynamic environments, takes ownership of deliverables, and is comfortable building processes in a scaling organization.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Close & Reporting
- Support and manage aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
- Review journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with complex accounting areas including debt accounting, acquisition accounting, derivative accounting and cost allocations
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies
- Assist in preparation of consolidated financial statements
Audit & Compliance
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end audits
- Support quarterly and annual financial reporting requirements
- Assist with tax compliance and related reporting obligations
Treasury Management
- Assisting with design of new treasury processes, including documentation and roll out
- Manage and support treasury processes, including bank account set up, account maintenance, reporting
- Assisting with near-term treasury forecasting and cash management
Systems & Process Improvement
- Support implementation and optimization of ERP systems and accounting software
- Identify opportunities to enhance accounting controls, documentation, and workflows
- Help build scalable processes to support company growth
Team Collaboration
- Provide oversight and coordination with outsourced accounting support
- Assist in training and mentoring junior accounting staff
- Partner cross-functionally with Development, EPC, and Finance teams
- As part of dynamic and growing team, this position will be expected to assist in other areas of the financial reporting and close process and other ad hoc projects, as necessary.
Candidate Profile
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of accounting experience – public accounting and/or industry experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience with ERP systems
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
- CPA strongly preferred, or active progress toward certification
- Acumatica experience a plus, but not required
Why Join Us?
- Make a Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in accelerating the energy transition by contributing to transformative, utility-scale energy storage projects—especially on complex brownfield and urban-constrained sites where innovation drives real-world results.
- Thrive in a Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a lean, agile team that values integrity, innovation, and decisive execution. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member has a voice and is empowered to make a difference.
- Grow with a Company on the Rise: Join at a pivotal moment as we scale from startup to growth stage. You’ll have the opportunity to shape strategy, influence outcomes, and grow professionally alongside a company backed by top-tier private equity and poised for significant expansion.
Compensation
The base compensation range for this role is $90,000 to $140,000 per year, which represents the Company’s good-faith estimate of the salary range for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on the skills, experience, and qualifications of the candidate selected.
Employees in this role are also eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, subject to the terms of the applicable plan.
Elevate Renewables is an Equal Opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or Veteran status.
