PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment.
The Controller, Sr. Director of Accounting will be responsible for leading and improving the overall accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate business operations and financial reporting by driving consistent and efficient performance across the accounting team. Success in this role is dependent on leadership, organization/people development, process improvement, and ability to deal with a rapidly changing business environment.
Location
This role is open to be 100% remote or a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or New York, NY.)
Responsibilities
Lead, develop and improve the monthly / quarterly / annual close processes for a fast-paced, rapidly growing company with multiple service and product lines
Oversee the preparation and communication of quarterly and annual financial statements; ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data, including both internal reporting for management and external reporting
Oversee general ledger functions, assure accuracy, timeliness, and conformity with professional accounting standards and best practices in accordance with GAAP
Establish and maintain accounting policies, leading practices and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance
Manage the cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability and the maintenance of minimum required cash balances
Oversee weekly cash management, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs
Oversee the management, maintenance, and upgrades of the company's accounting and operating system software
Develop and implement internal controls and procedures
Act as a liaison to external auditing firms, while owning primary responsibility for the Company's views on technical accounting matters
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher, with an emphasis in accounting or finance
10+ years' experience across a mix of public accounting, corporate accounting, operations, and controllership
CPA license required
Experience in the construction or renewables sector with exposure to construction job costing, hardware, equipment and software-as-a-service sales required
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Highly organized with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and complete tasks efficiently
Ability to lead teams to simultaneously accomplish near-term activities and deadlines along with longer-dated reorganization and process improvement objectives
Competent knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams
NetSuite implementation and system administration a plus
Ability to work collaboratively with others
Compensation
The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $216,500 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.
Supervision Of Others
Provide direction to other individuals.
Supervises, hires, trains, provides work direction, and problem-solving assistance
Supervises staff, including hiring, scheduling, and assigning work, reviewing performance, and recommends salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, or terminations.
Manages others through subordinate supervisors.
Physical Requirements
Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
Working Conditions
Primarily office working environment, but rare field visits will be needed which requires standing, walking, and able to document/measure existing conditions. Otherwise, normal office environment. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Occasionally moves about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
DEI Statement
Our company-wide approach to diversity, equity and inclusion is focused on our workplace, community, and business outcomes. We believe DEI is a key component to our mission of delivering renewable solutions and leading the transition to a sustainable energy future. As such, we strive to become a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace by increasing access and development opportunities for underrepresented talent. Our aspiration is to build a culture of belonging and accountability by creating opportunities for growth and continuous listening to ensure actionable progress.
EEO Statement
PowerFlex is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
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