About DESRI

DESRI Holdings, L.P. (DESRI) is a leading renewable energy company which develops, acquires, builds, owns, and operates solar and wind renewable energy generation facilities in the U.S.A. DESRI currently owns, operates, or has an exclusivity agreement or signed purchase and sale agreement in place with respect to more than 10 GW of solar and wind assets in the U.S. across 80+ projects. DESRI is run by a dynamic team with offices located at New York, Denver, and Hyderabad (India).

About the role

We are looking for a talented candidate to join the India office of DESRI, i.e., DESRI India Private Limited, based in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be a part of the Legal Entity Controlling team and will regularly interact with the U.S. and Hyderabad-based teams, as well as external parties. The candidate will be a part of a small, inclusive, highly skilled team responsible for supporting DESRI’s portfolio of wind, solar, and storage projects within a dynamic environment that values collaboration, thoughtful problem solving, and attention to detail.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be required to prepare, review, and file U.S. GAAP-based financial statements for the company’s renewable energy projects, investment funds, and corporate entities (collectively, “Entities”) while ensuring adherence to close timelines and control procedures. You will maintain the books and records in accordance with U.S. GAAP for the Entities and/or review various technical accounting analyses with respect to mergers and acquisitions, structured debt, leases, power purchase agreements, variable interest entities, non-controlling interests, and other significant transactions that may be undertaken by the company from time to time. Furthermore, you will be required to liaise with auditors and ensure timely closure of external audits, as well as interact with U.S. and Hyderabad-based asset managers, treasury and tax team associates, and external consultants. You will also review financial information to be included in various regulatory reports (FORM PF, FORM ADV, CBCR etc.), engage in various forms of management and investor reporting including annual project budget preparation, conduct budget vs. actual analysis, coordinate tax reporting, and furnish investor account statements. Additionally, this position offers an opportunity to work on initiatives related to establishing, standardizing, optimizing, and documenting accounting processes, workflows, and controls.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold –

• A Chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant degree, with 0 to 2 years of post-qualification work experience, and the ability to work autonomously with limited direction and guidance.
• Experience in U.S.-based audit and a good understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• A good understanding of financial agreements and contracts, such as credit and equity investment agreements
• Experience in the energy, real estate, or financial services sector