Senior Director, Accounting

Description

The Sr. Director of Accounting leads Vitis Energy's accounting function and is responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the Company's financial records across its multi-entity clean energy platform. This role owns the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process; financial reporting; internal controls; audit and lender readiness; and the accounting team that supports them. The role also provides leadership and oversight of treasury activities, including banking relationships, credit facility covenant reporting, and liquidity forecasting, and serves as the Company's primary owner of the accounting ERP environment to ensure the platform scales with the business. This position partners closely with FP&A, Development, Construction, Asset Management, private equity sponsors, lenders, and external auditors to deliver accurate, audit-defensible financial information that supports company-wide decision-making.

Sr. Director of Accounting DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)

Controllership & Financial Reporting:

• Own the general ledger, close process, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and account reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Ensure financial information is complete, accurate, timely, and appropriate for internal leadership, auditors, lenders, investors, and other external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present variance analyses and operating reports for management and the executive team.

Close Ownership & Accounting Discipline:

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, intercompany activity, variance explanations, and supporting schedules.
• Establish clear deadlines, review standards, and documentation expectations to improve close quality, reduce rework, and support audit-ready reporting.
• Continually evaluate close workflows and processes to implement changes that improve accuracy and efficiency.

Treasury, Capital & Liquidity Management:

• Provide leadership and oversight of all aspects of the treasury function, including cash positioning, banking relationships, and account structures.
• Own ongoing capital activities, including credit facility covenant reporting, and lead free cash flow forecasting and optimization of related financial models.
• Support accounting for M&A activity, including purchase accounting, integration of acquired entities, and related due diligence.

Project Accounting & Cost Controls:

• Oversee accounting for development, construction, and operating assets, including project cost tracking, capitalization support, invoice coding, budget alignment, and entity-level reporting.
• Ensure project accounting supports management decisions, financing deliverables, lender requirements, and audit documentation.

Internal Controls, Audit & Accounting Policy:

• Design, implement, and maintain effective accounting policies, processes, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for a multi-entity renewable energy platform.
• Lead audit preparation and coordination, support technical accounting conclusions, and maintain defensible audit trails.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures, and review the application of internal controls and compliance procedures on an ongoing basis.

ERP, Systems & Data Integrity:

• Serve as the primary business owner of the Company's accounting ERP environment, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and related MS Dynamics modules, ensuring the system is configured, maintained, and used consistently across entities.
• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and integrations with other business systems (e.g., project management, procurement, payroll), partnering with IT and business systems teams.
• Drive chart of accounts discipline, approval workflows, data integrity, reporting automation, and user access controls to protect financial data and support scalable processes.

Tax, Compliance & Entity Support:

• Work with outside providers to file local, state, and federal tax returns, and support tax planning, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Assist with documentation and reporting related to project entities, partnership structures, renewable energy tax incentives, and other regulatory requirements.

Cash, AP/AR & Payment Controls:

• Manage all corporate-level finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, revenue recognition, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee payment controls, invoice review, receipt tracking, and coding accuracy to ensure transaction processing is timely and properly supported.

Cross-Functional & Executive Support:

• Serve as a trusted partner with subject-matter expertise to private equity sponsors, lenders, and auditors.
• Form strong cross-functional partnerships with FP&A, Development, Construction, and Asset Management to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timeliness of financial data and results.
• Support diligence requests, lender and investor deliverables, and ad hoc projects for internal and external stakeholders.

Risk, Continuity & Governance (Additional Considerations):

• Partner with Legal and Risk/Insurance stakeholders on corporate insurance renewals, claims coordination, and risk-related financial disclosures.
• Support business continuity and disaster-recovery planning for financial systems and records, including backup and access-control protocols for the ERP environment.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (e.g., GAAP updates, lease and revenue recognition guidance) and assess their impact on the Company's financial reporting.
• Support ESG and sustainability-related financial reporting and metrics as the Company's disclosure needs evolve.
• Contribute to succession planning and cross-training within the accounting team to reduce single-point-of-failure risk.

Requirements

 Sr. Director of Accounting REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, treasury, or finance, including controllership-level ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, close, reconciliations, audit support, and internal controls.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, Sr. Director of Accounting, or similar senior accounting leader.
• Experience in renewable energy[SL1] , power, infrastructure, construction, project finance, or another multi-entity/project-based environment strongly preferred.
• Advanced ERP experience required, including hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and/or other MS Dynamics platforms; experience leading ERP implementations or upgrades is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, technical accounting, general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, audit requirements, internal controls, and accounting policy development.
• Experience with project accounting, job cost accounting, capitalization, entity-level reporting, and lender or financing-related compliance support preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams, review work product, improve close processes, and establish scalable procedures in a collaborative in-office/remote environment.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite; strong analytical, problem-solving, reconciliation, and process-improvement skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial and treasury information clearly to executive leadership, lenders, and non-accounting stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing deadlines, enforce accountability, and produce high-quality work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to accurate, high-quality work; comfortable rolling up sleeves as a hands-on team player as well as a strategic leader.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• CPA or similar professional certification required.
• Direct experience with ERP implementations, upgrades, or migrations, ideally involving Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or another MS Dynamics platform.
• Prior industry experience supporting or leading treasury functions, including banking relationships, credit facility covenant reporting, and cash flow forecasting for utility scale energy projects in North America.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to frequently lift or move items up to 25 pounds.

TYPE OF POSITION

Full time, exempt, on-site (St. Augustine, FL).

EMPLOYER-PAID BENEFITS PACKAGE

At Vitis Energy, we believe in taking care of our team just as we care for our projects — with long-term vision and strong support. Our comprehensive, employer-paid benefits package is designed to support your health, well-being, and future. Full-time employees enjoy:

• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees.

• Life Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance policies for peace of mind.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays: Paid time off, plus company-observed holidays to rest, recharge, and spend time with loved ones.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Contribution: Employer-sponsored retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for the future.