Financial Reporting Manager

Summary

Join Clean Power Alliance (CPA) as their Financial Reporting Manager! You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, supporting audits, researching accounting issues, and managing various accounting projects. This role requires strong technical accounting skills, experience with GAAP, and proficiency in financial reporting systems. CPA offers a hybrid or remote work option, competitive salary, and benefits including health care, a 401(k)-like match program, paid vacation, and sick leave. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree, 5+ years of relevant experience, and a CPA license or candidacy. This position is part of a collaborative team within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in full-cycle monthly close accounting and financial reporting
• Be an advanced Microsoft Excel user and have experience with a large ERP system
• Have proven knowledge of accounting standards, principles, and regulations
• Have a Certified Public Accountant license or candidacy and prior audit experience
• Possess strong technical accounting skills and thorough knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and reporting guidance issued by GASB and other regulatory bodies
• Have high proficiency in financial reporting with the ability to analyze and evaluate accounting and financial issues and recommend solutions
• Possess advanced skills in automated financial and accounting reporting systems and hands-on experience with different accounting software/systems
• Possess strong communication skills, excellent time management, and ability to prioritize tasks in coordination with supervisor
• Possess strong analytical skills and critical thinking
• Possess strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize while focusing on details
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Possess a strong work ethic and be comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Work well in diverse teams; be collaborative
• Be curious and communicative with a desire to learn; be a team player with a willingness to help where needed

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and analysis reports, including balance sheets, income statements, direct and indirect method cash flow statements, and variance analyses
• Update and analyze financial workbooks and accounting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial records and report submissions
• Assist in the annual financial audit, compliance reviews, and other required audits
• Prepare work papers and auditor-requested items in a timely manner
• With the Senior Director’s approval, establish, update, and enforce proper accounting methods, policies, and principles, including, but not limited to, accounting process documentation and procedures
• Support the research, evaluation, and implementation of new accounting software
• Review and recommend modifications to systems and procedures
• Manage investment accounting, including preparing accounting entries and required disclosures, validating and reconciling investment transactions, and reporting on investments internally and externally
• Work closely with the Customer Programs team and the Analyst of Strategic Finance to manage all program and grants-related accounting tasks, including transaction tracking, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, budget-to-actual comparisons by program, and internal and external report preparation in compliance with GAAP, contractual agreements, and grant terms and conditions
• Perform accounting analyses and assess financial impact for key general ledger accounts as assigned, including Net Energy Meter liability analyses, Utility User Tax liability analyses, CAISO settlement-by-flow-month reports, Quarterly Fixed Asset inventory reconciliations, and Prepay bond-related accounting analyses
• Prepare monthly journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations as assigned to ensure that balances are adequately supported and variances are researched, explained, and properly documented in a timely manner
• Perform research on technical accounting issues to evaluate compliance with GAAP, GASB pronouncements, and other disclosure reporting requirements
• Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting by applying correct accounting standards, staying updated on new accounting regulations, and assisting in implementing those changes
• Document new technical accounting guidelines and assess the impact on the Company’s financial statements
• Serve as a backup for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes and provide support for bank data downloads, system interface, and AP/AR-related reporting
• Review annual 1099 filings and unclaimed property filings
• Serve as a backup for the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in preparing and analyzing the monthly AR Aging report
• Collaborate with the Customer Care and Regulatory departments to obtain any AR updates from SCE and conduct necessary analyses to provide regular updates for upper management/committee members
• Perform special Finance and Accounting projects and ad-hoc tasks, including other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Have ERP system implementation experience
• Have energy and power market experience

Benefits

• Health care
• A 401(k)-like match program
• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Hybrid or Remote work options