What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Corporate Accounting Manager position at Ameresco?
Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading energy solutions provider dedicated to helping customers reduce costs, enhance resilience, and decarbonize to net zero in the global energy transition. We are a trusted, full-service partner to public sector and government entities, K-12 schools, higher education, utilities, and healthcare customers across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., and Europe.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview:
Ameresco’s Accounting and Finance Team has an opportunity for a Corporate Accounting Manager. We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee corporate-level accounting functions, manage the monthly financial close process, support financial audits, and identify process improvements. The role is hybrid and based out of our Framingham, MA office.
Responsibilities:
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Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Ameresco, we show the way by developing, constructing and operating tailored smart energy efficiency solutions, distributed energy resources, and infrastructure upgrades that drive cost savings, resilience, decarbonization, and innovation. Our comprehensive portfolio is built to address the challenges of today and adapt the future, ensuring long-term sustainability and success for our customers.
Position Overview:
Ameresco’s Accounting and Finance Team has an opportunity for a Corporate Accounting Manager. We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee corporate-level accounting functions, manage the monthly financial close process, support financial audits, and identify process improvements. The role is hybrid and based out of our Framingham, MA office.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee general accounting and financial reporting for corporate-level accounting functions.
- Manage the monthly financial close process including analyzing general ledger accounts, reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing and/or preparing the accompanying supporting schedules and preparing balance sheet flux analyses.
- Prepare and review monthly journal entries, ensuring that transactions are accurately explained and supported.
- Support financial audits and SEC review processes, acting as primary liaison to auditors.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies process enhancements; develop and present proposed solutions to finance leadership and manage the implementation of approved initiatives.
- Partner with IT and the financial systems team to reduce manual processes and improve the scalability of accounting operations with automation and technology.
- Help research and analyze complex accounting issues and provide guidance on the application of U.S. GAAP.
- Assist with the internal and external monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting, including results of operations, specified items, balance sheet, cash flow and applicable analysis.
- Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for stand-alone financial statements for Energy Asset line of business.
- Build relationships and regular communication with operational leaders to provide direct and timely assistance on matters that have accounting and reporting implications.
- Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum of 7 years of experience, including Big 4/public accounting and public company financial reporting.
- Experience with NASDAQ or NYSE‑listed companies, including SEC reporting.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
- Proficient in SOX 404 compliance, internal controls frameworks (COSO/PCAOB).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics 365, NetSuite), Excel (pivot tables, macros), and disclosure tools (e.g., XBRL, WDesk).
- Strong leadership—ability to influence without authority, drive results, and develop staff.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Detail-oriented and analytical, with a commitment to accuracy and process improvement.
- Adaptable, pragmatic, and self-motivated in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Certified Public Accountant title preferred.
All official communications from Ameresco will originate from an @ameresco.com email address. Any correspondence from other domains should be regarded as fraudulent. Please report any suspicious activity to the platform where the issue was encountered. For further inquiries or concerns, please contact us at 1-866-AMERESCO
Ameresco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
