Senior Project Financial Analyst

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE:AMRC) is a leading cleantech integrator and renewable energy asset developer, owner and operator. Our comprehensive portfolio includes energy efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, asset sustainability and renewable energy solutions delivered to clients throughout North America and Europe. Our solutions range from upgrades to facility's energy infrastructure to the development, construction and operation of renewable energy plants combined with tailored financial solutions. We foster an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and forward-thinking culture that thrives with innovation, diversity of thought, and inclusion. We are excited with all that the future holds for our industry, planet, and communities.

Position Overview:

Ameresco is looking for an experienced Senior Business Financial Analyst to support a wide range of projects (construction, operations and maintenance and operating assets) for our rapidly expanding South business. Reporting to the Director of Business Finance, you will be responsible for a full range of accounting, financial and project analysis, and reporting, as well as providing support to various business units and corporate departments. The ideal candidate will have public company experience, a strong foundation in general ledger transacting, applying GAAP and working cross-functionally with different teams and individuals at all levels. The right candidate will be a self-starter with a disciplined approach and strong follow-through. Must be comfortable with data analysis/reporting, transaction support and a demonstrated ability to juggle competing tasks. Utilizing your excellent customer service and communication skills, you will build relationships both within and outside the department. This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our Phoenix, AZ or Framingham, MA office.

Responsibilities:

Lead monthly project reviews with Project Managers, Construction Directors, and Business Unit V.P.'s to review status of individual projects;

Prepare forecasts, adjust budgets, prepare final project analysis and closeouts;

Perform detailed reviews and financial analysis of all project costs, project capitalized costs, and accruals;

Support the monthly and quarterly forecast process as well as the annual budget process;

Support ongoing accounting and audit support;

Review and determine initial project setup in system with key stakeholders;

Prepare revenue and cost adjustment entries with appropriate supporting information and work with the general accounting team to process in the correct accounting period;

Ensure accurate and timely closing deadlines are achieved and in full compliance with US GAAP;

Perform Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls procedures to help ensure accurate financial statements;

Prepare monthly package of financial results and analysis of the project portfolio and present to Management;

Interface with multiple systems including our Microsoft D365 ERP accounting system, Adaptive Insights planning system, Salesforce, Workday and other systems as required to ensure accurate documentation for organizational use and drive toward continuous process efficiency and improvement. And;

Perform ad hoc projects or other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance

5+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience.

Solid understanding of and experience in applying generally accepted accounting principles.

Must have substantial ERP system experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred).

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Additional Qualifications:

Experience working in a publicly traded company environment preferred.

Knowledge of Federal Contracting and FAR.

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AMERESCO challenges the brightest, most talented and creative individuals in the industry by providing an environment that embraces initiative, diversity, and achievement along with comprehensive rewards, including people-oriented insurance, investment, and incentive plans.

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