Europe Controller

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About Enfinity Global

Enfinity Global is a purpose-driven company focused on making a positive impact on the planet by helping companies, governments, and individuals transition to a carbon-free and sustainable economy. Our role as a leading IPP is to develop, finance, build, operate, and own renewable energy assets in the long term in Europe, Asia, and the Americas through our offices in the USA, Spain, Italy, UK, Netherlands, India, and Japan.

Our team of over 250 Enfiniters comprises seasoned finance professionals, as well as experienced project developers and operators with extensive industry experience across all stages of the project life cycle. We pride ourselves on being creative and innovative solution providers to our customers and partners.

Job Description:

Enfinity is looking for a versatile and entrepreneurial person to inspire a high performing accounting and controllership organization. Reporting directly to the Europe CFO, this key senior finance role will direct the European operational accounting and controllership organization. Ideal candidate will confidently lead a high-performing team, shall possess a knowledge of US GAAP and local GAAP accounting and is proficient with (SOX) controls and financial operating procedures. Strong knowledge and leadership of accounting operations. Proven experience building, developing, mentoring, and inspiring a large, diverse, high performing professional accounting team in multiple locations (currently Italy and Spain). The candidate should possess strong technical, leadership, and team management skill to effectively manage a fast-growing company.

• The position requires the candidate to have, among others, a strong appetite for an entrepreneurial venture, solid track-record within large scale complex organizations, knowledge of US GAAP and experience with international funding structures (private funds).
• Experience implementing financial controls, compliance, a working knowledge of tax rules and theories, experience with investment management, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work with tight deadlines.
• Responsible for activities including managing the closing, reconciliation, and financial reporting processes for Italy, Spain, Portugal and UK entities (incl new countries with business operations across Europe when applicable). Currently over 80+ subsidiaries.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders including Banks, Auditors, Local Advisors
• Manage the integration of asset acquisitions, business combinations, and capital raising activities where applicable in the European structure

Key Responsabilities:

Controllership

• Lead the Europe controllership and accounting function, including the monthly, quarterly and annual close (NetSuite). Also be in a position to help the team in entering the required accounting if and when required.
• Implement and refine internal controls, reconciliations, and accounting policies to ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial statements to stakeholders
• Oversee treasury processes to ensure wires are transacted timely and accurately and KYC requests (both for new accounts and existing account maintenance) are handled in an efficient manner.
• Manage the documentation of key processes and controls including staff training to follow proper protocols
• Support the integration of assets acquisitions and business combinations, new financing structures, and coordinate with local tax advisors to understand tax implications together with global tax team
• Coordinate the annual audits for applicable entities
• Support investor due diligence and KYC requirements
• Partner with the Corporate Controller based in the Netherlands to drive internal reporting and procedures

Reporting

• Review financial statements for completeness and accuracy
• Drive the monthly close process and coordinate between internal and 3rd party accountants to drive efficiency
• Support monthly Management Reporting, Quarterly Investor reporting, and Debt Covenant Reporting for Lenders.
• Partner with the Europe CFO and Head of Legal Europe to drive compliance related activities across the assigned countries (Italy, Spain, UK for now).

In Enfinity Global group you will find a very dynamic and multinational environment in one of the most exciting and impactful industries. Here we will foster your professional and personal growth, and you will have the opportunity to actively contribute and make a real impact on climate change.

Let’s build our future together.

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