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Description
Founded in 1995, Energy Solutions provides energy efficiency and sustainability consulting, including design, marketing and management of energy and water efficiency programs, engineering services, emerging technology demonstrations, and photovoltaic feasibility studies and financing. Energy Solutions aims to leverage the best opportunities to maximize GHG reduction impacts.
Energy Solutions is a fast-paced and innovative firm with 60 employees and continued rapid growth. We are rapidly expanding our client base, as well as developing new services for clients. We are seeking to fill a Controller/Finance Manager position. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has proven ability to scale and is motivated to lead a company to the next level.
For more information about Energy Solutions, please visit us on our website.
Responsibilities:
- All day-to-day accounting functions including: payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, timesheets, etc. This includes overseeing 2 supporting staff members, 1 bookkeeper and a second person who processes A/R and data entry for A/P.
- Bank account management, including autonomous accounts related to client projects and one non-profit association.
- Assist with all financial analysis functions; budget, forecasting, expense analysis and strategic planning. This includes preparing traditional and special requested reports (e.g., for proposals).
- Develop financial models and analysis to continually monitor performance and stability.
- Prepare and submit various local, state and federal reporting and tax documents.
Qualifications:
- BS or MA in Finance or Accounting, also CPA and/or experience with financial systems implementation desirable.
- Minimum 6+ years progressive accounting experience required to include 2+ years experience as the sole Controller or Senior Accountant for a company; ideally for a service-based company with government or utility contracts.
- Proven ability to scale financial systems as a company expands client base, employees and locations. This includes setting and maintaining procedures to ensure effective processes and controls.
- Strong, working knowledge of QuickBooks, ADP, Access, and Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with online payment processes a plus.
- Comfortable working in a dynamic company where flexibility is imperative.
- Expertise in compliance highly desirable.
- The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated passion for environmental causes.
Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience, and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package, including medical and dental insurance and other pre-tax contribution plans.
As a member of the Energy Solutions team, you will experience all of the benefits of working for a small company: close working relationships with colleagues, an active role in shaping company direction and your own future, and flexibility in work schedules.
Our BART-accessible office is located in downtown Oakland, California. Local job candidates will be given priority.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter with your available start date and your resume.
EOE.