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The Company
EnergyAid, Inc. is taking advantage of a unique and lucrative opportunity in the booming solar power service market by providing repair and maintenance service to residential customers of large solar installers and asset managers (the B2B segment) and directly to homeowners that lack maintenance contracts with the installer (the B2C segment). The solar business in California, and other sunbelt states, continues to grow at a rapid pace, outstripping the solar installer’s ability to service their installs, thus they contract out significant business.
EnergyAid/s management has extensive experience in all phases of the solar industry and has leveraged existing relationships to quickly establish itself as a leader in servicing solar installations. Impressively, EnergyAid achieved profitability in its first year of operations. The Company is now focused on building out and institutionalizing its back office to keep up with its growth trajectory. Hiring an experienced accountant or controller that enjoys a fast-paced and collegial environment is the next step in this process.
The Role
EnergyAid is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to formalize accounting processes, the control environment, and execute monthly financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. The role will also be responsible for enhancing a digitally based inventory system and management reporting around key performance indicators and gross margins. With just under 50 employees and growing, this key accounting role has daily interaction with the CEO and CFO and is an excellent opportunity for career advancement. This role has a breadth of administrative and key accounting responsibilities from vendors, AP, collections and reconciling the bank to cash forecasting and optimizing assets but is supported by consultants. The ideal candidate will perform daily/ monthly transactions, manage these consultants, and work directly with the CFO to establish internal role(s) to lead. While the company is operating on Quickbooks this role will have significant input on potential software improvements and digital automation with the CFO.
This is an opportunity for a self-motivated, highly organized individual capable of working independently and collaboratively to create an institutional accounting department. The ideal candidate will enjoy building a business with an experienced management team and executing on a strategic plan. This position will report to the CFO and requires excellent communication skills with all levels of the organization, including employees, management, investors, and possibly board members.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and completely, in accordance with GAAP and using Quick Books Online
- Timely preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
- Oversee monthly inventory and associated gross margin reporting by Work Order
- Balance monthly bank, credit card and other general ledger accounts
- Enter new vendors and customers in Salesforce and Quickbooks
- Invoice customers, manage A/R, and pay bills
- Create and manage asset and depreciation schedule
- Manage and forecast cash in anticipation of future expenses, collections, etc.
- Maintain debt and financing schedules and ensure covenant compliance
- Fill out credit applications and license requirements as needed
- Prepare variance analysis for budgets and forecasts in coordination with management
- Present the Company’s financial position and budget variances to management
- Assist implementation and improvement of internal controls and policies
- Manage tax consultants in preparing tax returns and other regulatory documents
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, and at least five (5) years of increasing responsibility in accounting
- If no degree, minimum of eight (8) years of Increasing responsibility in accounting
- Experience executing on tasks and a strategic plan
- Previous experience in public accounting is valued, but not required
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP accounting
- Experience working with Quick Books On-line, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Ability to prioritize, organize, manage time, and work independently to meet deadlines
- Ability to focus on small details and high-level strategic projects
- Must be thorough, thoughtful and able to perform well in a fast-growing company
Key Attributes for Success
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong analytical, organizational, attention to detail, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Keen eye for automation improvements and software implementation best practices
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas
- High degree of professionalism and tact in dealing with internal and external partners
Salary
- $75,000 - $120,000, depending on experience.
Location: 1715 E. Wilshire Ave #715 Santa Ana, CA 92705
