Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant

POSITION SPECIFICATION

FINANCIAL REPORTING & COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTANT

The Company
Grid United is a mission driven company aiming to solve the largest barrier to a more reliable, resilient and affordable grid by developing new long haul electric transmission lines in the United States. Established in 2021 by proven industry leaders, Grid United is developing utility-scale electric multi-state transmission projects that will provide long-term economic benefits to communities across the country, provide Americans with improved grid resiliency for our homes and businesses, and cost savings for electricity consumers.

More information about the company can be found at www.gridunited.com

The Position
We’re seeking an exceptional Financial Reporting & Compliance Accountant to support financial reporting, audits, and compliance with U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) programs and other federal grant regulations. Reporting to the Financial Reporting & Compliance Manager, this role will play a hands-on part in preparing accurate, timely reports for management, partners, and DOE. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 4 years of accounting or financial reporting experience, preferably with roots in public accounting, strong attention to detail, and a desire to grow their technical accounting and compliance skills. This role is based in Houston, TX. 

Please apply if you possess at least 70% of the requirements. 

Key Responsibilities & Outcomes

Financial Reporting:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial reporting, including internal reporting to management and external reporting to partners
• Provide monthly support for Budget vs. Actuals by project
• Support the annual audit of multiple entities
• Research accounting standards for implementation of new policies through project lifecycles
• Maintaining and monitoring calendar of financial reporting deadlines
• Support ad hoc reporting requests as necessary

Compliance & Federal Grant Management:

• Keep organized records of spending, reports and supporting documents
• Assist with stakeholder management for a multi-billion dollar portfolio of federal support
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual compliance reporting for U.S. Department of Energy programs, including drafting reports, liaising with project members, and managing documentation
• Prepare federal financial reports and reimbursement requests, and reconcile grant expenditures to the general ledger
• Apply 2 CFR 200 cost principles, including allowable and unallowable costs, indirect cost allocation, and cost share
• Support the Manager in tracking compliance with federal requirements such as Davis-Bacon and Build America, Buy America
• Engage with project leaders to monitor for compliance triggers and provide project updates to DOE
• Maintaining and monitoring calendar of compliance deadlines
• Support internal compliance through policy review, procurement support, and documentation management

Behaviors and Qualifications which are essential to success of this team

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Affairs, Business Management, or related fields. CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure preferred
• 2 to 4 years of accounting or financial reporting experience, with public accounting or federal grant accounting experience strongly preferred
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close, with strong Excel skills; ERP consolidation experience is a plus
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with a track record of producing clear, accurate, and timely work
• Ability to maintain well-documented records and follow compliance procedures; experience with federal grants (2 CFR 200), SAM.gov, and Grants.gov is a plus
• Passion for working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on energy innovation and sustainability. 

What the Right Candidate Will Love about this Opportunity

• Be at the forefront of reshaping the nation's energy future through Grid United’s transformational projects.  An organization dedicated to solving the ever changing Rubik's cube of high voltage transmission development in a fast paced, dynamic and innovative culture
• Working with a core group of dedicated and thoughtful colleagues
• Working on a day-to-day basis with highly experienced and proven industry leaders
• Being empowered to play a leading role in delivering large scale projects that will materially change the energy future of America
• Working in an organization committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and having a positive social impact
• Excellent financial backing from leading energy investor with long term commitment, passion for energy, and an understanding and appetite to tackle the challenges of transmission development

Competitive compensation package, including base salary, bonus incentives, long-term incentives, full health benefits, 401(k), and more.

Grid United is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.