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# Director, Accounting at T1 Energy

- **Company:** [T1 Energy](https://feeny.ai/companies/t1-energy)
- **Location:** Austin, TX
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-08
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-14
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy/387f2c69-6b26-4db9-b9bf-6c482df7ff3b

## Job description

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.

## What You'll Do

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.

## Who You Are

- 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.

## Qualifications

- 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.

## About T1 Energy

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: T1 Energy manufactures advanced solar modules and is building an integrated U.S. solar and battery supply chain for utility-scale energy customers.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE: TE)
- **Headquarters**: Austin, Texas, USA
- **Founded**: 2020 (as FREYR Battery); rebranded to T1 Energy in February 2025
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing, solar cell production, battery energy storage, and data center infrastructure.
- **Target customers**: Utility-scale solar developers and independent power producers (B2B).
- **Mission statement**: “Advancing the energy shift from Austin, Texas” by building domestic solar & battery supply chains to deliver scalable, reliable, and low-cost energy.

## Products & Services
- **G1_Dallas Solar Modules**: High-efficiency PERC and TOPCon PV solar modules produced at a 5 GW nameplate facility in Wilmer, Texas. Type: Manufactured hardware.
- **G2_Austin Solar Cells**: Under-construction 2.1 GW phase of TOPCon solar cell fab in Milam County, Texas, expected to begin production by end of 2026. Type: Manufactured components.
- **Battery Energy Storage Solutions (BESS)**: Entered via the acquisition of KORE Power (announced May 2026), targeting data center and grid-scale storage markets. Type: Integrated hardware + systems.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed in provided sources (publicly traded; current market cap available on NYSE).
- **Key Metric**: Q1 2026 Net Sales of $683.3 million; Q1 2026 Adjusted EBITDA of $9.1 million.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Corning, Hemlock Semiconductor, Nextpower, Treaty Oak, Trina Solar (technology licensing and commercial support).
- **Growth Signals**: Workforce of 1,200 in Texas; 5 GW module production already at nameplate; construction of first U.S. solar cell fab underway; entry into battery storage and data center infrastructure via KORE Power acquisition (May 2026).

## Competitive Advantages
- Only U.S. company capable of delivering both P-type and N-type solar module technologies at scale with high domestic content.
- Vertically integrated supply chain (modules → cells → storage) designed to qualify customers for the domestic content adder under Section 48E ITCs of the OBBBA.
- Advanced manufacturing facility (G1_Dallas) described as one of the most technologically advanced PV module plants globally, operating above nameplate capacity.

## Strategic Focus
- Complete vertical integration by ramping G2_Austin solar cell production.
- Expand into battery energy storage and data center infrastructure to capture surging power demand.
- Build a cash flow powerhouse through long-term off-take contracts and domestic content premiums.

## Why Work Here
- Culture centered on building American energy independence and advanced manufacturing.
- Headquarters in Austin, Texas, with manufacturing operations in Wilmer and Milam County.
- Rapid growth trajectory: 1,200 employees and scaling; roles likely span engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and corporate functions.
- Remote/hybrid policy: Not specified; on-site presence expected at manufacturing and HQ locations.
- Notable perks: Not detailed in provided sources, but emphasis on mission-driven work and cutting-edge solar technology.

## Sources
1. [T1 Energy Website](https://t1energy.com/)
2. [T1 Energy Careers Page](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/t1energy)
3. [T1 Energy Form 10-K (filed 03/31/2026)](https://ir.t1energy.com/static-files/e604c805-4f7e-4263-bc52-b466734b0606)
4. [T1 Energy Investor Relations](https://ir.t1energy.com/investor-relations)
5. [About T1 Energy](https://t1energy.com/company/)

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