About DESRI

DESRI (formerly D. E. Shaw Renewable Investments) is a market-leading developer, owner and operator of renewable energy projects throughout the United States. We have acquired or developed approximately 11.9 gigawatts of contracted capacity across a portfolio of over 80 renewable energy projects in 24 states. 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, based in Hyderabad, India. The candidate will be a part of Controlling (Operations) 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

The candidate is expected to prepare, review, and file U.S. GAAP-based financial statements for the company's renewable energy projects, investment funds, and corporate entities (collectively, the "Entities").The candidate is expected to maintain the books and records of the Entities in accordance with U.S. GAAP while ensuring adherence to close timelines and control procedures. The candidate is expected to prepare Management reports including EBITDA reports, quarterly project forecasted trial balances, conduct budget vs. actual & forecast vs. actual analysis, and prepare/review annual project budgets. The candidate will get the opportunity 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. The candidate is expected to review financial information to be included in various regulatory reports, engage in various forms of management and investor reporting, coordinate tax reporting, and furnish investor account statements. The candidate will get the opportunity to work on initiatives related to establishing, standardizing, optimizing, documenting accounting processes, workflows, and controls.

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Commerce degree, with 0–1 year of work experience.
• They must possess exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to take initiative with limited direction and guidance.
• The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.