Director, Accounting at T1 Energy (Austin, TX)Director, Accounting

T1 Energy is bringing solar manufacturing back to the U.S. by building a domestic solar supply chain. Our mission is to invigorate America with scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy. Our fully operational 5GW solar module facility in Wilmer, Texas, can manufacture more than 20,000 modules every 24 hours. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, we will have produced two solar panels that will power American homes and fuel domestic AI. We're focused on building advanced American manufacturing and we're passionate about engineering a better future filled with abundant energy. T1 Energy is looking to hire a Director, Accounting to lead financial reporting and general accounting operations across corporate and segment-level activities. You'll ensure that monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting is accurate, timely, well-documented, and aligned with U.S. GAAP and internal standards. This is not just a close manager role; it's a leadership position responsible for strengthening controls, standardizing processes, improving efficiency, and building a high-performing accounting team that can scale with the business.

Financial Reporting & Accuracy

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for corporate and segment operations.
• Prepare executive-ready reporting packages, variance analysis, and trend insights.
• Ensure alignment with GAAP, internal standards, and Global Corporate HQ requirements.
• Maintain dashboards, KPIs, and accounting policy memos.

General Accounting Leadership

• Oversee the general accounting team responsible for close, reconciliations, journal entries, and fixed assets.
• Own the general ledger and drive a disciplined, well-documented month-end close process.
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain audit readiness.
• Identify and implement improvements that streamline the close cycle and reduce manual work.

Process & Scalability

• Create and maintain SOPs, workflows, and process documentation across accounting activities.
• Standardize processes across business units to improve consistency and compliance.
• Partner with Finance and Shared Services to adapt best practices and improve efficiency.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide financial insight and reporting support to business leaders.
• Contribute to systems improvements and data integrity initatives.

Leadership & Team Development

• Coach, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Set clear expectations around accountability and performance.
• Build a culture of precision, ownership, and continuous improvement.

• Technically proficient in GAAP accounting.
• Detail-driven without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Structured, organized, and disciplined in execution.
• Comfortable leading teams and holding high standards.
• Clear communicator who can translate financial results into actionable insights.
• Calm and effective in fast-paced, evolving enviornments.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10+ years if progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, close processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience preparing reporting packages for senior leadership or global corporate teams.
• Strong process documentation and SOP development experience.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with Oracle, SAP, Adaptive, Power BI, or similar systems is a plus.
• Proven experience supervising and developing accounting staff.

The T1 Way We move fast, expect accountability, and treat people with respect. We also have a no-jerks policy: we don't tolerate big egos, bad behavior or "that's not my job attitude". Be sharp, be honest, be human. If you can hold the line and have a sense of humor, you'll fit right in. T1 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristics.