Accounting Manager - Technical Accounting

Role Description

One of Terawatt's Core Values is to “Own the Outcome”. As an Accounting Manager, you will be a key contributor within Terawatt’s finance department as we scale. The core focus of this role is external consolidated financial reporting; candidates with deep technical reporting expertise are strongly encouraged to apply, with structured coaching and development provided on the treasury side.

Reporting directly to the VP Controller, this position requires the ability to navigate a fast-moving scale-up environment with an agile, solutions-oriented mindset, comfort with ambiguity, and rapid project pivots across a dynamic capital structure. This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to Terawatt's growth in the clean energy transition.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Policy

Own preparation of  monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate and consolidated reporting packages for multiple entities - including Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Statement of Equity, Segmented Reporting, Annual Financial Statement of Notes, and Management’s Discussion and Analysis, with a strong commitment to data integrity and reporting accuracy

Manage end-to-end preparation of audit packages and serve as the primary liaison for external auditors.

Conduct accounting policy research and author policy memos for complex transactions.

Build and maintain a SOX-standard control matrix and embed best practices into the reporting framework

Partner with Operational Accounting and FP&A leads to ensure reporting accuracy and strategic alignment.

Treasury & Dept Managerment

Support daily treasury operations and develop weekly cash flow forecasting models.

Assist with monitoring debt covenants, ensuring timely compliance reporting and proactive risk mitigation.

Contribute to the development  of an updated treasury policy to optimize returns on passive cash

Support the VP Controller on special projects related to capital raises and scaling initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.

Active CPA designation is required. 

Minimum of 5 years of post-designation experience.

Demonstrated experience in complex accounting research, policy writing, and full-cycle financial reporting.

Deep US GAAP understanding and hands-on experience

Experience in cash management, forecasting and debt covenant monitoring.

Familiarity with SOX framework.

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex workstreams from inception to completion with minimal direction.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.

Background in audit or consulting experience in a Big 4 firm is preferred.

IFRS experience would be considered a plus

ASC 946 experience would be an asset

Experience in cash management, forecasting, or debt covenant monitoring

Systems: Experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred

AI: Claude and Gemini experience is an asset.