The Company

The energy industry is entering one of the most significant periods of growth and transformation in its history. Meeting the nation’s growing demand for reliable electricity will require new ideas, new infrastructure, and talented people committed to building for the future.

At Cypress Creek Energy, we’re meeting that challenge by developing and operating the energy infrastructure needed to power communities, support economic opportunity, and strengthen resilience. We believe our responsibility extends beyond the grid and that how we build matters just as much as what we build.

That same commitment extends to our employees. We invest in professional growth, encourage collaboration across teams, and provide opportunities to take ownership, expand your expertise, and advance your career. Our culture is grounded in safety, accountability, respect, and a shared commitment to deliver results. Join us and help meet one of the most important energy challenges of our time while building a rewarding career.

Overview

The Senior Financial Reporting Accountant is a critical member within our Finance & Accounting team. This hands-on role blends core accounting responsibilities with a strong emphasis on external financial reporting, technical accounting research, and Workiva platform management. The position supports the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial disclosures across multiple levels of the organizational hierarchy, while also contributing to day-to-day corporate accounting operations. This role will report to the Corporate Accounting Manager and offers opportunities to take on additional responsibilities as the team continues to grow.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Lead and support the preparation of periodic external financial reporting, including quarterly and annual financial statements for project-level entities and corporate parents.
Prepare GAAP financial statements, footnotes, and supporting schedules within a multi-tiered financial consolidation.
Develop and maintain templates for annual financial statement reports; identify new disclosure requirements in advance of year-end.
Liaise with independent auditors to provide support for multiple audited consolidated and standalone financial statements.
Participate in monthly financial analysis and assist with variance explanations.

Workiva Management

Serve as a key administrator and power user of the Workiva platform for financial reporting workflows.
Build, maintain, and improve report templates, data linkages, and review workflows within Workiva to support accurate and efficient reporting.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure Workiva processes align with reporting timelines and control requirements.
Support the accounting team in training and onboarding on Workiva functionality.

Technical Accounting

Research and prepare technical accounting memos and white papers on complex accounting topics, including: contract review assessments for new power purchase agreements and other energy agreements; assessment of new lease agreements; evaluation of going concern and long-lived asset impairment as necessary.
Monitor and analyze new or updated accounting pronouncements under U.S. GAAP and communicate implications to the team.
Develop knowledge of applicable accounting standards and future reporting developments, ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant standards.

General Accounting & Controls

Assist operational accounting teams in period-end reporting as needed.
Assist in establishing, implementing, and improving internal control policies and procedures, including documentation and database maintenance.
Participate in the development of accounting policies, procedures, and best practices, and help communicate them to the broader business.
Perform other duties as required for the position.

Education & Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; MS in Accounting and/or CPA preferred
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or a related role. Public accounting experience is a plus