Director, Accounting & Controller
Ava Community Energy
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Oakland, California
Salary:
$207,368
-
$232,253
per year
Contract type: Contractor
About Ava Community Energy
Ava Community Energy (Ava), is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of Alameda County and its incorporated areas, and the cities of Lathrop, Stockton, and Tracy. Ava’s charter is to provide its customers with low carbon, cost-effective electricity that integrates innovative energy products and maximizes local benefits through the development of local solutions, ranging from increasing access to rooftop solar to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.
Culture and Commitment to Diversity
Ava believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers that are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization!
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service area’s rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws.
Position Summary
Ava Community Energy is seeking a full-time Controller who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing our company's financial operations and controls and providing departmental leadership in the management, operation, and strategic planning of the agency's financial processes. This position has direct responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing certain aspects of Avaʼs Finance department, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury and cash management.
Position Details
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting:
Other duties as required
The annual salary for this position is $207,368, with a Total Compensation of up to $232,253 annually based on performance.
Ava offers a generous benefits package which includes:
This position will be based in Ava headquarters in Oakland, near BART. Ava's team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the first Wednesday of the month. We are not providing sponsorships currently.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ava is dedicated to reasonably accommodate an applicant for known physical or mental disabilities so that the applicant may participate in the application process. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with any employee with a known physical or mental disability to identify potential reasonable accommodations, if any, to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position.
Ava is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. Ava prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
Ava Community Energy (Ava), is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of Alameda County and its incorporated areas, and the cities of Lathrop, Stockton, and Tracy. Ava’s charter is to provide its customers with low carbon, cost-effective electricity that integrates innovative energy products and maximizes local benefits through the development of local solutions, ranging from increasing access to rooftop solar to supporting the adoption of electric vehicles.
Culture and Commitment to Diversity
Ava believes in a vibrant culture that supports and nurtures a workplace that offers every individual the opportunity to attain professional goals and contribute to accomplishing our mission. We foster a culture of open communication, responsibility, curiosity, accountability, and teamwork. We want creative problem solvers that are excited to work in an entrepreneurial environment and grow our organization!
As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of our service area’s rich culture and communities. We welcome a diversity of experiences, perspectives, and skills.
We strongly encourage people of all characteristics to apply and prohibit unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type based on age, religion, color, gender identity or expression, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or characteristics, and those with a disability as protected by federal, state and local laws.
Position Summary
Ava Community Energy is seeking a full-time Controller who is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing our company's financial operations and controls and providing departmental leadership in the management, operation, and strategic planning of the agency's financial processes. This position has direct responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing certain aspects of Avaʼs Finance department, including accounting, financial reporting, treasury and cash management.
Position Details
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Finance and Accounting:
- Serve as Controller to Ava Community Energy, overseeing management of the balance sheet and disbursement of funds
- Responsible for evaluating existing accounting controls, implementing resiliency measures, and providing strategic oversight of accounting decisions
- Management of existing accounting and cash management staff
- Responsible for reviewing and signing off on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Ensure timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts, and monthly financial statements/reports.
- Oversee and ensure adequate controls for AP/invoice processes and directly review and approve cash disbursements
- Assist Ava’s CFO and Treasurer in formulation and compliance of Investment Policy; Reserve Policy and GASB62 Rate Stabilization Fund Policy.
- Evaluate our working capital needs and stress test Ava’s balance sheet
- Manage relationships with Avaʼs third-party accounting and audit firms
- Oversee the annual financial audit
- Ensure policies and procedures are developed and implemented for the Finance functional area
- Monitor and ensure effective internal controls are in place to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Identify, develop, and implement best practice improvements to processes and procedures to achieve meaningful results, greater productivity, efficiency, and consistency
- Collaborate with the CFO and key stakeholders in managing and optimizing Ava operations and implementing appropriate finance and fiscal control policies
- Participate in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success
- Work closely with and help prepare robust financial information and data for the Board of Directors, supporting strategic and informed decision-making
- Supervise and develop team members by directly managing staff while fostering growth, accountability, and performance.
Other duties as required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent and a CPA certification
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, including increasing responsibilities in the accounting/finance function
- Thorough knowledge of accounting and financial procedures
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of and experience with public agencies, energy, electricity rates, and rate setting/forecasting are highly desired
- Ability to establish and cultivate strong relationships with internal and external parties
- Experience and comfort presenting to the board of directors and senior leadership
- Track record of developing, reviewing, and revamping, as necessary, organization policies and procedures related to internal controls and external compliance
- Previous experience working with outside auditors and implementing financial controls
The annual salary for this position is $207,368, with a Total Compensation of up to $232,253 annually based on performance.
Ava offers a generous benefits package which includes:
- Zero cost Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Life and AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
- Retirement with Employer Matching
- Social Security deferment plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- Fertility & Adoption Benefits
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Support
- Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care accounts)
- Paid Volunteer Days
- And More!
This position will be based in Ava headquarters in Oakland, near BART. Ava's team has a hybrid approach inclusive of in-office and remote work. This role is expected to go into the office Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the first Wednesday of the month. We are not providing sponsorships currently.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ava is dedicated to reasonably accommodate an applicant for known physical or mental disabilities so that the applicant may participate in the application process. We will engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with any employee with a known physical or mental disability to identify potential reasonable accommodations, if any, to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of their position.
- General office environment is primarily sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: standing, sitting, walking, reaching, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The noise level is usually moderate.
- CPA certification
- Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class “C” California driver license and a safe driving record, or the ability to provide alternate transportation
Ava is committed to complying with applicable laws, including the Americans with Disability Act and Fair Employment and Housing Act, ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. Ava prohibits unlawful discrimination based on age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), genetic information or characteristics, gender identity, gender expression, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, or on any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.
The information contained herein has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The information also does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.
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