Senior Accounting Manager

Fluence is the leading global energy storage technology and services company, created and backed by Siemens and AES, two industry powerhouses and pioneers in energy storage. Fluence unites the scale, experience, breadth, and financial backing of the two most experienced icons in energy storage.

Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. Energy storage is critical to this transformation, yet today the market is fragmented and customers face the challenge of finding a trusted technology partner amidst conflicting technical claims, inexperienced vendors and installers, and new market entrants with limited power sector knowledge.

Fluence brings the proven technology solutions and services that overcome the commercial and regulatory barriers that stand in the way of modernizing our energy networks. We are the partner that can deliver at a global scale with the most experienced and knowledgeable team in the world.

About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

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We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Accounting Manager will:  

•Support the Americas regional businesses through the monthly business cycle and monthly closing.

•Provide technical review of contract changes, research and/or verify appropriate accounting treatment, and document conclusions. 

•Support the annual and quarterly audit review processes.

•Ensure accurate and timely business transaction recording in the ERP system.

•Manage staff level accountants, review journal entries, and account reconciliations. 

•Ensure SOX controls are executed timely and accurately.

•Develop and participate in process improvement projects.

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence? 

•Minimum of 7 years’ experience, including at least 2 years of public accounting experience with revenues in excess of $1B.

•Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or business administration.

•Demonstrated ability to research and interpret ASC guidance and apply to business scenario.

•Strong knowledge of revenue recognition guidance under ACS 606.

•Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting processes, including account reconciliations.

•Proven success managing small teams.

•Self-motivated and self-directed, as well as strong time management and organizational skills.

•Ability to communicate and collaborate with all levels.

•Ability to manage multiple priorities with tight timelines.

•Ensuring compliance with the company’s accounting policy and its implementation according to the latest GAAP requirements.

•Advanced knowledge and skill with Microsoft Excel and the ability to automate tasks.