Company Overview:

GridStor is a rapidly growing, grid-scale energy storage developer, owner and operator backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) and led by experienced clean energy industry professionals. We acquire and develop battery storage projects in markets across North America. GridStor’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free, resilient grid by rapidly deploying stand-alone energy storage at scale.

GridStor is based in Portland, Oregon, and offers competitive compensation and a wide selection of benefits including unlimited paid time off. Read more about life at GridStor at: https://gridstor.com/careers/

Role Summary:
GridStor is looking for an experienced Director, Technical Accounting and External Reporting to join our team. The Director of Technical Accounting and External Reporting is a key leadership role within the Finance organization, responsible for elevating the company's accounting capabilities to institutional-grade standards. Reporting to the VP Controller, this individual will serve as the company's technical accounting expert while helping develop accounting policies, strengthen financial reporting processes, and prepare the organization for continued growth.

As GridStor continues to expand its operating portfolio, execute increasingly sophisticated financing structures, and pursue strategic growth opportunities, its accounting and reporting environment will become more complex. This role is an investment in building a best-in-class finance organization that provides timely, accurate, and technically sound financial information to management, investors, lenders, and auditors.

This position is ideal for a CPA with significant Big Four public accounting experience who enjoys solving complex accounting issues, partnering with business leaders, and building scalable accounting infrastructure within a fast-growing renewable energy company.

The Director will work closely with Finance, Tax, Legal, Development, Commercial, Capital Markets, and executive leadership on strategic transactions including project acquisitions, tax equity financings, debt financings, and new commercial structures.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on U.S. GAAP.
• Research, document, and conclude on complex accounting matters.
• Develop accounting policies and maintain the company's accounting policy manual.
• Prepare technical accounting memoranda supporting significant accounting conclusions.
• Evaluate new accounting standards and lead implementation efforts.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.

External Financial Reporting

• Lead the preparation of quarterly and annual GAAP financial statements, including related disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Improve financial statement disclosures and reporting quality.
• Ensure accounting documentation supports lender, investor, and audit requirements.
• Support board, lender, investor, and management reporting by ensuring financial information is accurate, well-documented, and aligned with GAAP reporting requirements.

Strategic Transactions

• Partner with deal teams to evaluate accounting implications of complex strategic transactions.
• Evaluate accounting implications of project and platform acquisitions, asset sales, and joint ventures.
• Support project financings, including tax equity structures and debt facilities.
• Advise on new commercial contract structures and other complex strategic transactions.

Internal Controls

• Help design and strengthen internal accounting controls.
• Support implementation of scalable close and reporting processes.
• Assist in developing controls, documentation, and process discipline that support future SOX readiness.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required and active CPA license.
• Experience: 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• SOX 404 experience.
• Public accounting experience with a Big Four firm, including experience at the manager level or above.
• Experience with project finance and tax equity structures.
• Demonstrated experience researching and applying technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP, including preparation of technical accounting memoranda.
• Strong project management skills.
• Preferred Experience:
• Renewable energy or infrastructure experience.
• Experience accounting for derivatives and hedge accou