Principal, Financial Policy & Controls
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
HeadquartersFredericia, Denmark
Founded1972
SizeApproximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
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Imagine a future where you shape how complex accounting decisions support the green energy transition.
You'll work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, supporting key business decisions while building strong accounting practices that enable us to deliver on our strategy.
You'll be part of the Accounting team within Americas Onshore Finance, where you'll work closely with finance colleagues, business stakeholders, and external auditors. Together, you'll ensure consistent, compliant, and high-quality accounting across the business. As a team, we succeed as one, share knowledge openly, and support each other in solving complex challenges.
You'll play an important role in
- leading technical accounting assessments for complex transactions across US GAAP and IFRS
- researching and concluding on accounting topics such as business combinations, leases, derivatives, and structured arrangements
- preparing clear, audit-ready technical accounting memos
- acting as the key point of contact for external auditors on complex accounting matters
- supporting transaction structuring by partnering with internal stakeholders early in the process
- leading accounting workstreams for M&A activities, asset acquisitions, and divestments
- driving the implementation of new accounting standards and strengthening accounting policies
- mentoring colleagues and raising the overall technical capability within the accounting team
- establishing practical frameworks and templates for complex accounting areas
To succeed in the role, you
- have a CPA (or equivalent) and solid experience in public accounting or an international company
- bring strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, both conceptually and in practice
- have experience with complex accounting topics such as revenue recognition, leases, or business combinations
- communicate clearly and confidently, making complex financial topics easy to understand
- take ownership, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality outcomes on time
- enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting others' development
- are structured, analytical, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
Position salary range
The salary range for this position is USD $155,964.00 to USD $222,805.00.
Our salary ranges are based on position level and reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S geographic markets. Individual pay within the range is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can provide more details about the applicable salary range during the hiring process.
Variable Compensation
Our total rewards package may include discretionary short-term and long-term incentive opportunities based on your pay band and performance. These may be changed or suspended based on the sole discretion of the company.
Our benefits package
For this position for employees who meet eligibility requirements are: fully paid premium for family insurance coverage for health, life, dental, and visions; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; short- and long-term disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; 18 weeks or an hourly equivalent of parental leave with an additional short-term disability benefit of 6-8 weeks or an hourly equivalent for the birthing parent; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with up to 5% employer match; commuting benefits; 7 paid sick days per year; 20 paid time-off days; 13 annual paid holidays; 16 hours of volunteer time-off; and a monthly book benefit from Amazon of up to USD 25.
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About the role
August 20, 2026
August 20, 2026
Full time
Flexible
Company
US$155,964–222,805 annually
- Chicago, United States
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Solid experience in public accounting or an international company, CPA required.
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