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Who We Are: 

Chestnut Carbon is a leading developer of nature-based carbon removal solutions, focused on generating high-quality, U.S.-based forest carbon projects that are additional, verifiable, and designed to accelerate the path to net zero. Founded in 2022 with the support of energy-focused alternative asset manager Kimmeridge, Chestnut uses a proprietary, technology-enabled approach to restore and conserve forestland—maximizing ecological value and long-term climate impact. 

To date, Chestnut has planted over 17 million trees across 30,000 acres and enrolled more than 175,000 acres of privately owned forestland in its improved forest management program. Our projects deliver measurable environmental benefits, including enhanced air and water quality, biodiversity, and wildlife habitat. 

Chestnut has executed landmark carbon removal agreements with Microsoft and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team. Chestnut recently executed a first-of-its-kind $210 million non-recourse project financing and closed a $250 million Series B round led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, with participation from Cloverlay, DBL Partners, and Kimmeridge LPs. Chestnut was named one of TIME Magazine’s Top GreenTech Companies of 2025 and received both the FSC President’s Award and the distinction of being the first U.S. project verified through FSC’s Verified Impact program for Biodiversity Conservation. 

At Chestnut, we are pioneering conservation for profit—scaling ecological restoration through market-driven solutions—and driving innovative climate financing to unlock the full potential of nature-based carbon removal. 

Chestnut was founded and backed by Kimmeridge, a US-based private equity firm with offices in New York and Denver. 

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager will own the day-to-day general accounting and month-end close function across Chestnut Carbon and its consolidated subsidiaries. This role is a critical operational leader responsible for the integrity, timeliness, and audit-readiness of the general ledger, close deliverables, reconciliations, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting inputs. 

The Accounting Manager will partner closely with the Technical Accounting Manager, AP Manager, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, and external auditors, and will play a key role in scaling processes, systems, and internal controls. 

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree in Accounting or Taxation preferred

• CPA required

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a foundation in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and industry experience at a high-growth private or pre-IPO company

• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close, consolidations, and reconciliations in a multi-entity environment

• Strong expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience supporting external audits under AICPA or PCAOB standards

• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite preferred)

• Detail-oriented and strong organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience in a project developer, renewables, real estate, energy, or infrastructure environment, including project level SPV accounting and capitalized development cost accounting

• Prior experience at a pre-IPO or SEC reporting company; direct exposure to IPO readiness workstreams

• Familiarity with carbon markets, forestry, land management, or nature-based solutions

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to everything we do. Chestnut Carbon thrives on and celebrates different views, beliefs, and values. We are committed to our talented team and partners, regardless of background or affiliation, and to actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our business. We strive to be a place where you can be you and bring yourself to work. 

Chestnut Carbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran, or marital status.