PowerMarket is a growing company working at the intersection of energy, policy and technology that believes the future of the clean energy industry is digital. In addition to launching exciting new clean energy products and services, we're a national leader in community solar and provide solar developers, utilities, and municipalities with a technology and services platform to manage their clean energy program offerings.
In this position you will be reporting directly to the CEO and taking over the leadership of our accounting and finance team. Payment processing is a big part of the value we provide and have transacted more than $100M in just the last 2 years alone. You’ll be managing a current team of 4 financial analysts and overseeing PowerMarket’s day-to-day accounting and finance operations. This is a high-value position with substantial upside. Having a can-do attitude, being a comfortable communicator, and enjoying the challenges of start-up life would help ensure your success.
We're a mission driven company that's 100% employee-owned and growing rapidly. We work out of a fantastic co-working space located in midtown Manhattan and support remote, hybrid, and in office work environments with many employees choosing to go into the office two or three days each week. For this role we're looking for people local to NYC only.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with our CEO to manage all aspects of our accounting and finance department.
- Lead a talented team of 4 financial analysts.
- Oversee all accounting processes, including but not limited to: AR, AP, monthly client invoicing, bank reconciliations, tax optimization, investments, corporate accounting and financial reporting.
- Work closely with our Operations team to ensure accurate billing of customers across our portfolio of projects.
- Establish policies and controls that will improve our corporate accounting compliance posture.
- Lead special projects that will further the goals of the accounting and finance department.
- Collaborate with company leaders to provide them with the financial reporting and data they need to improve their teams and make effective decisions.
Qualifications
- Quickbooks! A demonstrable QBO guru.
- Bachelors degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
- 5 - 7 years of experience in the areas of finance, accounting, auditing and tax including 3+ years as a manager.
- We transact high dollar volumes and require the highest standards of integrity, accuracy and precision.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, with proficiency in pivot tables and charts.
- Experience with lockboxes and payment gateways like Authorize.net and Stripe.
- Interest and knowledge in the clean energy industry a plus.
This is a great opportunity with excellent growth potential. We're mission driven and have a very close-knit culture. Join us as we build the future of clean energy.
Benefits
- 401k with 100% employer match up to 4% of salary
- Health insurance - medical, dental and vision coverage
- Stock option plan
- Life insurance covered by company / Supplemental life insurance available
- Company sponsored outings and get-togethers
- Citibike / commuter benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $145,000.00 - $185,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- QuickBooks: 5 years (Required)
- Accounting: 5 years (Required)
- Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Location:
- New York, NY 10020 (Required)
Work Location: In person
