Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of ~1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world’s GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company’s global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today’s warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.
Job Title:
Director, Energy Financial Reporting
Company:
Prologis
A day in the life
Prologis is seeking a Director, Energy Financial Reporting who is passionate about sustainable energy, climate change, and technology. As the world’s largest logistics real estate provider, Prologis is uniquely positioned to leverage its real estate, development platform, renewable energy expertise and customer base to develop clean energy solutions for our real estate, our customers, and our communities. Our emerging Global Energy business is working to bring cutting edge clean energy solutions, including solar, battery energy storage systems, building electrification infrastructure and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, to our communities and customers in the 19 countries where we operate.
Reporting to the Vice President of Energy and Technical Accounting, this role will lead the accounting department in reporting and analyzing the Global Energy business. You will work closely with senior leaders in the Global Energy business to evaluate accounting and financial reporting implications of the new energy business, and provide accounting and financial perspective to these leaders as the energy business grows and develops. You will also work extensively with various teams within the global accounting department to implement reporting processes and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting for the Global Energy business. This is a great opportunity to lead accounting and reporting solutions for an emerging sustainable business unit within an established and successful company!
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead in a global role reporting to senior Accounting leadership
- Oversee and lead all internal and external financial reporting for the energy business. This will include internal financial reporting which will roll up into consolidated Prologis reporting and external reporting. Review and analyze supporting schedules for financial statements and internal reporting
- Creation of both operational reports and U.S. GAAP and potentially IFRS financial statements for external reporting. Regulatory filings for the energy industry may also be required.
- Create processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting of energy transactions and metrics for the emerging Global Energy business
- Review and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements for the energy business for accuracy and understanding of the business. Review and analyze supporting schedules for financial statements and internal reporting
- Be a primary point of contact for the Global Energy business, and work extensively with the business to understand business reporting needs, ensure that accounting principles and policies are understood and appropriately applied, and understand the nature of the business and implications of new/potential transactions
- Partner with multiple teams within the global accounting team to oversee implementation of reporting and processes across the global accounting organization and the Global Energy business, including ensuring internal controls are designed and operating effectively specific to new energy processes
- Collaborate with operations, finance, FP&A, and legal to understand energy transactions, to ensure appropriate reporting for energy transactions, and to support consolidated financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting for the transactions.
- Serve as a resource for international and other accounting groups with questions on accounting and reporting for energy transactions
- Likely that people leadership role will emerge in the near future and the need for this leader to form and lead a dynamic reporting team through coaching and teaching and providing regular feedback and performance discussions
- Special projects as needed for senior management
- Make suggested improvements to existing processes and assist with implementation
- Up to 20% domestic travel
Building blocks for success
Required:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
- 8+ total years of financial reporting experience and technical accounting experience , with prior leadership roles
- 5+ years of public accounting experience
- Relevant energy industry experience (renewable energy or utility experience)
- Strong ability to operate in the grey and create a playbook for new processes and reporting utilizing prior experience
- Independently identify and implement strategic goals for energy reporting
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and agile environment, to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, and to find solutions for new or unexpected challenges
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to confidently, clearly and concisely communicate issues and suggested resolutions with leadership and internal and external audiences
- Drives and manages department-level issues to completion with energy business leadership
- Able to make decisions individually and be accountable for those decisions, but also knows when to involve leadership
- Strong initiative / demonstrates leadership in meetings, is viewed as a leader by the global accounting team, and is a credible representative of accounting outside the accounting department
- Consistently demonstrates the Accounting Leadership principles
- Employs advanced theoretical understanding of assigned areas, relevant accounting principles, and the business to solve problems. Utilizes advanced knowledge to contribute to the development of critical projects and objectives for the department.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate processes and identify and implement process enhancements
- Customer service focus with demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative manner with multiple departments on multiple projects
- Positive, proactive work ethic and approach
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Show tact, discretion, confidentiality and good judgment in handling sensitive and confidential matters and documentation
Preferred:
Hiring Salary Range of: $148,000 - $180,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
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People First
Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here.
When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here.
As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.
All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents. Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits. Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation. We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification. Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Employment Type:
Full time
Location:
Denver, Colorado
Additional Locations:
Boston, Massachusetts, Chicago, Illinois, Los Angeles, California, New York, New York, Phoenix, Arizona, San Francisco, California
