VP of Accounting

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT ). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us? ABOUT THE ROLE The VP of Accounting provides strategic leadership for the company's accounting function and is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role serves as the organization's senior accounting expert, leading technical, core, and tax accounting teams, financial reporting, internal controls, audit activities, and team development while supporting a complex, growth-oriented renewable energy business. WHAT YOU'LL DO Serve as the company's senior accounting leader and trusted advisor on complex accounting, financial reporting, and compliance matters. Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to include consolidation of multiple entities, income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports. Report to Clenera board on a quarterly basis the financial results of the company. Key interface with Israeli parent company to ensure alignment on accounting practices and financial reporting. Review and approve significant accounting positions, judgments, policies, and technical accounting conclusions. Provide strategic oversight of financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with both U.S. GAAP and IFRS requirements. Partner with executive leadership to evaluate the accounting implications of major business initiatives, transactions, financing activities, and organizational changes. Ensure an effective system of internal controls, governance practices, and accounting policies that support a growing and evolving business. Oversee ongoing enhancement of accounting software applications to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and applicable financial reporting results. Oversee relationships with external auditors and provide executive-level leadership throughout the audit process. Monitor emerging accounting standards and regulatory developments, assessing business impacts and implementation strategies. Lead, develop, and mentor accounting leaders, creating a high-performing organization with strong succession and talent development practices. Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, reporting capabilities, systems, and organizational effectiveness. Responsible for aspects of hiring, training, and developing employees, as well as managing the department’s budget. Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization. Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables. Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous. Other duties as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline preferred. Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at publicly-traded organization(s) and including leadership responsibility for accoun…