Accounting Manager

Galileo is a fast-growing renewable energy developer, investor and operator. Our mission is to make a meaningful contribution to the European renewable energy transition. This year, we completed our transition to Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Italy, our first market for owned operating assets, with the ambition to extend this model to other key European markets in the coming years. Since our foundation in 2020, we have secured a pipeline of over 17 GW of solar PV, onshore wind, offshore wind and storage projects across 9 markets in Europe. We are looking for our new Accounting Manager to lead the Accounting team and run the Group’s day-to-day accounting operations, from Procure-to-Pay to the monthly closing, as well as coordinating external advisors. The role combines hands-on accounting work with the management of the team. This person will be based in Milan (with the possibility of hybrid remote working) and report to the Head of Accounting. What you’ll do:
• Lead the Accounting team: assign and prioritise activities, support colleagues day to day and give continuous feedback to help them grow.
• Run the monthly closing in line with the calendar set together with the Reporting Manager and oversee Procure-to-Pay, accounts payable and receivable, and intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Manage the general ledger of the Swiss holding company and the preparation of its statutory financial statements.
• Coordinate and review the external accountants who keep the books of the Group companies in the different countries and prepare the draft statutory financial statements.
• Apply and maintain the Group accounting policies in day-to-day operations, record non-recurring transactions such as M&A and project sales in line with the Group’s technical accounting positions, and propose updates where processes require them.
• Apply the accounting controls defined at Group level and support the external audit process, managing audit requests and providing documentation.
• Act as key user of the accounting tools and work closely with the Reporting, Tax, Controlling, Procurement and project teams.
• Support M&A and project sale transactions from an accounting perspective: provide data and analyses for due diligence, prepare closing and completion accounts, and integrate acquired companies into the Group’s accounting processes and systems.
• Act as accounting point of contact for the project and business teams, advising on the accounting treatment of project costs (e.g. capitalisation of development costs). #LI-Hybrid Requirements What you’ll need:
• Degree in Economics, Business Administration or Finance, or a diploma in accounting.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting within a dynamic international group, ideally including previous experience in the renewable energy, utilities, EPC, and real estate sectors.
• Solid knowledge of Italian GAAP, knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• Previous leadership experience, such as coordinating junior colleagues or a small team. This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take the next step into a team management role.
• Previous experience in coordinating external service providers or shared service centers is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and/or Esker is a plus.
• Fluent Italian and excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and a team-player attitude, with a passion for contributing to the energy transition across Europe.
• Experience in maintaining and improving accounting processes (e.g. Procure-to-Pay, closing, intercompany), ideally in a growing organization or during the insourcing of bookkeeping activities. Benefits

What we offer
• Competitive compensation: 60,000 – 90,000 € gross annual total compensation package, composed of fixed gross annual salary (RAL) and annual performance bonus, based on experience, skills and role responsibilities.
• Collective agreement: Quadro CCNL Commercio.
• Comprehensive healthcare screening and healthcare insurance.
• Flexibility: a hybrid remote-working policy designed for autonomy and outcomes — plus a strong Diversity & Inclusion focus to support different needs and life situations.
• Growth: continuous learning & development opportunities and a supportive environment that fosters initiative and ownership.
• You'll play an active role in Galileo's renewable energy developments, contributing to projects that support the energy transition and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams.
• International environment: you’ll collaborate with colleagues across Europe and thrive in an informal culture that values collaboration, ownership, and innovation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion: Galileo is a flexible employer, committed to providing equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for all. We encourage everyone who applies to emphasize what their passion, skills and mindset can bring to our company. In return we commit to evaluating your application fairly and objectively. This is the case no matter your race, gender identity, sexuality, age, family or civil status, disability, religion, or ethnicity.