Interim SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Part-Time)

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Denver, CO

JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Documentation, English Language, External Audit, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Hair Styling, Income Tax, Investor Relations, Journal Entries, Legal Support Skills, Position Papers, Process Improvement, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Revenue Recognition, SEC Filings, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), State Laws and Regulations, Tax Accounting, Technical Accounting, Technical Leadership, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
Today
SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting Manager (Consultant)
Role Summary
You will serve as a key technical accounting and reporting expert supporting a fast?growing renewable energy company through complex transactions, quarterly close cycles, and SEC filings. The ideal consultant brings deep SEC reporting experience, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, project?driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review 10?K, 10?Q, 8?K, S?1, and S?3 filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC regulations.
  • Draft and update MD&A, footnotes, and disclosure checklists.
  • Coordinate with legal, FP&A, investor relations, and external auditors during reporting cycles.
  • Support XBRL tagging and review processes.
  • Research, document, and advise on complex accounting matters including:
    • ASC 810 (Consolidation, VIEs)
    • ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition for PPAs and related contracts)
    • ASC 842 (Lease accounting for land leases and equipment)
    • ASC 740 (Income taxes, including renewable energy credits)
  • Prepare technical memos and position papers for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Evaluate the accounting implications of new project structures, acquisitions, divestitures, and financing arrangements.
  • Analyze tax equity partnerships, flip structures, and sale?leaseback arrangements.
  • Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Strengthen internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) and support SOX readiness or compliance efforts.
  • Improve reporting processes, templates, and documentation.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
  • 6–10+ years of experience in SEC reporting and technical accounting, ideally including Big 4 public accounting.
  • Experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, utilities, or project?based industries strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and complex transaction accounting.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

  • the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
  • licensure and certification requirements;
  • office location and other geographic considerations;
  • other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

About the Company

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Company Confidential

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search and strategic staffing for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations, administration and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business. Since its founding in 2002, Vaco has grown to more than 35 offices across the globe, 700+ employees, more than 3,000 consultants and $450M in revenue. Vaco has been named to Inc. magazine’s list of the fastest-growing private companies for past 11 years and is dedicated to developing long-term relationships, life-long careers and creative client solutions.
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
http://www.vaco.com/