NEW & TITAN EXCLUSIVE:  (Ray 8 Energy) - ICG backed Energy Storage & BESS Developer

Finance and Accounting Director

Company:

Our client is a Japan-based energy storage and battery (BESS) development platform entering its next phase of growth. In its initial phase, the business operated with a lean team and successfully developed multiple large-scale BESS projects, including a flagship project exceeding 100MW developed on behalf of co-investors.

The platform has now secured significant, long-term backing from a leading global infrastructure investor, providing strong institutional capital support and a mandate to scale a long-term BESS portfolio in Japan. The investor has a proven track record across APAC, including multiple investments in the Japanese infrastructure and energy transition markets.

Aiming for 1-1.5GW by 2031, they will be needing to further build out the team.

Role:

This is a hands-on accounting role within a growing renewable energy platform, reporting to the investment director and CEO. The role will be responsible for building and managing the accounting and financial control framework across development-stage and operating projects.

You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, coordinate with external accounting firms handling SPCs, and ensure accurate and timely financial closing, reporting, and audit processes. The role sits close to the business and requires regular interaction with development, investment, and commercial teams.

Key responsibilities include managing monthly, quarterly, and annual closings under JGAAP and/or IFRS, reviewing SPC accounting outputs, and ensuring consistency and quality across multiple project vehicles. You will support budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and cost tracking across projects, and assist with investor reporting and internal management reporting.

As the platform scales, you will play an important role in improving accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation, helping transition the business from start-up mode to a more institutional-grade operating model.

Company advantages:

• Japan-focused renewable energy and storage platform with strong long-term growth visibility.
• Backed by a leading global infrastructure investor, offering stability, capital strength, and institutional standards.
• Lean organization with broad responsibility and direct access to senior decision-makers.
• Opportunity to help design and build accounting processes rather than inherit rigid legacy systems.
• Hybrid working style and flexible, start-up-oriented culture.

Ideal candidate profile:

• 5–10+ years of experience in accounting, audit, or fund / project accounting, ideally covering renewable energy, infrastructure, real estate, or project-based businesses.
• Strong understanding of JGAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus.
• Experience working with SPCs, GK-TK structures, or project finance vehicles is highly valued.
• Comfortable coordinating with external accounting firms and auditors.
• Business-level Japanese required; working-level English preferred for investor and internal communication.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented mindset, comfortable operating in a lean environment and adapting to changing priorities.