Jennifer Shears, Cpa
About Jennifer Shears, Cpa
Jennifer Shears is a CPA and currently serves as the Controller at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, where she has worked since 2016. She has extensive experience in asset accounting and reporting, having held various positions at companies such as Infigen Energy and Macerich.
Current Role as Controller
Jennifer Shears serves as the Controller at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she oversees financial operations and reporting for the company, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations. Her expertise in asset accounting and tax reporting contributes to the financial integrity of the organization. She is based in Dallas, TX, where she manages a team focused on maintaining accurate financial records and supporting strategic financial planning.
Previous Experience at Leeward Renewable Energy
Prior to her current role, Jennifer Shears worked at Leeward Renewable Energy, LLC as the Senior Manager of Asset Accounting & Reporting, Tax for a brief period in 2015 to 2016. During her tenure, she was responsible for managing asset accounting processes and tax reporting, which provided her with a solid foundation for her current responsibilities as Controller.
Career at Infigen Energy
Jennifer Shears held multiple positions at Infigen Energy, where she gained significant experience in asset accounting and tax reporting. She served as Senior Manager of Asset Accounting & Reporting, Tax from 2014 to 2015, and previously as Manager in the same department from 2013 to 2014. Her career at Infigen began as a Senior Accountant from 2012 to 2013. These roles allowed her to develop a comprehensive understanding of financial management within the energy sector.
Early Career and Education
Jennifer Shears began her career as an Accountant at a la mode, inc. from 2002 to 2006, where she gained foundational accounting skills. She then worked at Macerich for a short period in 2006. Jennifer earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Oklahoma State University, where she studied from 1998 to 2001. This educational background provided her with the necessary knowledge to excel in her accounting career.