Pattern Energy Group

Company Overview

Pattern Energy is a leading renewable energy company that develops, constructs, owns, and operates high-quality wind and solar generation, transmission, and energy storage facilities. Our mission is to transition the world to renewable energy through the sustainable development and responsible operation of facilities with respect for the environment, communities, and cultures where we have a presence. 

Our approach begins and ends with establishing trust, accountability, and transparency. Our company values of creative spirit, pride of ownership, follow-through, and a team-first attitude drive us to pursue our mission every day. Our culture supports our values by fostering innovative and critical thinking and a deep belief in living up to our promises.  

Headquartered in the United States, Pattern has a global portfolio of more than 30 power facilities and transmission assets, serving various customers that provide low-cost clean energy to millions of consumers.

Job Purpose

We are looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Manager to own and build out the REC Settlements & Revenue Accounting function.. In this role, you will have the ability to shape and streamline the Renewable Energy Certificate (and other green products) processes across revenue and settlements. This is a highly visible position working across Commercial Operations, Treasury, Origination, Asset Management, and Regulatory teams to help ensure accurate revenue capture, strong financial controls, and timely execution of key accounting processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the establishment and optimization of this growing process to enhance accuracy, efficiency, automation, and scalability across settlement and revenue accounting workflows.
• Establish communication and coordination with cross-functional teams around process, internal controls, contract management and customer relations.
• Support implementation of new system (Allegro) and related process.
• Manage settlement, billing and invoicing activities for RECs, environmental commodities, and renewable energy transactions, including validation of generation data, pricing, and contract terms.
• Prepare and reviewcustomer invoices, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to support monthly and quarterly close activities.
• Research and resolve settlement variances, billing issues, invoice disputes, unapplied cash, and payment differences in partnership with internal teams and external counterparties.
• Support revenue recognition and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP, company policy, and contractual requirements.
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation to support internal controls, SOX compliance, and external audit requests.

Experience/Qualifications/Education Required

 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, revenue accounting, settlements, billing, or financial operations.
• CPA certified
• Experience in renewable energy, environmental commodities, RECs, power settlements, or SOX and audit support is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, revenue recognition, month-end close, account reconciliations, accruals, invoicing, and billing processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ETRM and ERP systems such as Allegro and Oracle.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

The expected starting pay range for this role is $103,000 to $138,000 USD. This range is an estimate and base pay may be above or below the ranges based on several factors including but not limited to location, work experience, certifications, and education. In addition to base pay, Pattern’s compensation program includes a bonus structure for full-time employees of all levels. We also provide a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family care benefits, employee assistance program, paid time off and bonding leave, paid holidays, 401(k)/RRSP retirement savings plan with employer contribution, and employee referral bonuses.

Pattern Energy Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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