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Lead Accountant

Job description

​Our client is an Energy-as-a-Service provider that funds and installs energy-saving and energy-generating equipment. Their programs help many of the world’s most sophisticated organizations reduce energy waste, save money, lower their carbon emissions, and meet their sustainability goals across their entire real estate portfolios. Founded in 2015 and backed by a number of the industry's leading investors.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced Corporate Accounting Lead to support their accounting team. This individual will oversee corporate accounting (specifically cash, debt and equity). The individual will also assist the Controller in daily accounting duties. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated record of success in positions of increasing responsibility. This is a critical position for our growing company, and an outstanding professional growth opportunity for a motivated individual interested in expanding their responsibilities as the company expands.

Required Abilities and Skills:

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, experience in effectively communicating key data, ability to work with all levels of management and across various functions, strong Word, PowerPoint, and Excel skills.

  • Resourceful, self-motivated, and proactive with a proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic, and entrepreneurial environment.

  • Ability to plan, initiate, monitor and implement projects within a team.

  • Ability to identify and execute operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives to improve resource optimization.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

  • 7-10 years of relevant experience, including progressive corporate accounting experience and 3+ years of supervisor experience.

  • Technically strong understanding of US GAAP.

  • Experience in NetSuite, Salesforce and Carta is a plus.

The Perks!
  • Equity plan participation

  • Company-subsidized benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: healthcare and dependent care

  • 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting

  • Flexible Time Off

  • Annual bonus, subject to company and individual performance