Sol Systems is seeking a Manager of Shared Services to join our Accounting team. This role will support the Director of Corporate Accounting, supervise the Shared Services team and provide high quality support to our internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will posses strong interpersonal skills and the initiative to drive action.
Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed well over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future.
Sol has been founder-led throughout its 16 years of operations and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.
The Manager of Shared Services will be responsible for:
- Supervising the Shared Services team and functions, ensuring performance standards are met while maintaining compliance with company policies and associated approval workflows. Functional responsibilities include:
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- Travel and Expense Policy
- Commercial Credit Cards
- Treasury Management
- Working closely with other members of the accounting team to support day-to-day business functions
- Managing and providing guidance on the annual 1099 process and unclaimed property
- Ownership of the AP automation tool while monitoring system performance
- Evaluating and creating process efficiencies to optimize our use of available systems and technologies
- Supporting Corporate Accounting and Human Resources with payroll related activities
- Supporting and/or leading periodic special projects
- Managing banking relationships and Treasury operations
- This role will also have the opportunity to work in other areas identified as important for building the team and our business
A successful candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience
- NetSuite experience preferred
- Renewable/Solar energy industry experience
- Ability to prioritize a large task load in a fast-paced environment
- Task and goal oriented
- Self-Starter, hands-on, with careful attention to detail
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Location & Hours:
This is a full-time role and will be based in our Washington, DC office.
Commitment & Compensation:
Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, transportation benefits, education benefits, paid vacation and federal holidays, plus the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial environment.
To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements. Applicants that are missing items from this list will not be considered. Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other trait. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.
Deadline:
We hope to hire for this position immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.
