Corporate Finance Director Controller
Corporate Finance Director Controller
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$ 150000 - 200000
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Job Description
Company
Orenda is on a mission to make the grid more efficient with batteries and software. We develop own and operate distributed energy resources in dense urban environments. Each day our work bridges the gap between renewable generation and electricity consumption.
Orendas first projects located in New York City will go live in 2025. We are building a team of highly motivated and incredibly talented individuals who wish to contribute to the success of these projects and the company.
The Role
This is a fulltime Controller / Corporate Finance Director role based in the New York City area. The Director will oversee all corporate financial management activities and financial operations and build scalable processes as we grow. Core areas the Director will manage including accounting and financial reporting financial controls cash forecasting payroll audit and taxes.
The Director will be a critical leadership role on the finance team that will helps us drive optimal financial outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic handson finance professional who thrives in a fastpaced growing environment. Youll work closely with the founders and CFO to ensure the companys financial health while implementing best practices for longterm scalability.
Reports to: CFO CEO
Direct Reports: Corporate Finance Analyst
Core Areas:
- Accounting and Financial Reporting Audit and Taxes
- Financial Controls for Infrastructure Projects and G&A Expenses
- Cash Flow and FP&A Projection and Management
Detailed Responsibilities
- Prepare draft quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP and ensure accurate reporting. Maintain accurate bookkeeping reconcile accounts and ensure financial transparency.
- Identify recommend and implement a system of financial controls to ensure infrastructure projects are within budgets and known expenses specifically improving and directly overseeing the existing Budget > P.O. > Invoice > Payment financial controls system for infrastructure development expenses.
- Implement additional scalable financial systems to support business growth.
- Monitor and forecast cash flow burn rate and AR/AP weekly to maintain financial stability.
- Manage processing of payroll (Gusto) ensure compliance with tax and employment regulations and manage tax obligations.
- Manage corporate insurance policies (D&O general liability cyber etc. ensuring appropriate coverage timely renewals and costeffective decision making in partnership with CFO.
- Work with external teams or internally create and submit yearend 1099 filings sales and other tax filings as needed as well as state and regulatory filings.
- Own relationship with external auditors and lead annual audit process from start to finish.
- Work with Corporate Finance Analyst and CFO on submitting periodic capital calls with Equity investors.
- Work with CFO on development of annual budget forecasting.
- Act as Deputy CFO in certain situations.
- Participate in key strategic initiatives and assist with other ad hoc projects.
Qualifications
- 7 10 years of experience in accounting/finance with at least 3 5 years in a leadership role (Controller Finance Manager Director VP etc. at an infrastructure or real estate platform directly managing 1. the production of financial statements/accounting and 2. project and financial controls.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel FP&A tools and business intelligence dashboards.
- Excellent organizational problemsolving and decisionmaking skills
- Strong analytical and attention to detail skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required
- Highly organized inquisitive individual who always challenges the status quo and is open to new ideas and considerations.
Preferred/Competitive Qualifications:
- CPA
- Masters Degree in Accounting or MBA
- Renewable Energy and Cleantech experience a plus
- Experience in venturebacked startups or private equityfunded businesses is a plus
Why Join Us
- Play a key role in a fastgrowing company thats on the cutting edge of the energy transition and and sustainability.
- Help shape the companys financial future by building scalable systems and ensuring strong financial health as we grow.
- Work in a dynamic handson environment where your insights and expertise will directly influence business decisions.
- Join a team that values innovation and impact creating products that make everyday life easier and more sustainable.
- Real ability to grow with the company!
Work Environment
Orenda is a group of people committed to realizing energy storages potential in the renewable energy transition. As a small company each member of the team has a significant impact on culture.
- This role is based in our NYC HQ; there is no flexibility for remote work we come to our Dumbo Brooklyn office every day.
- We have a lot of fun together: monthly events impromptu happy hours and a strong sense of camaraderie.
- We share a common vision and support each other to realize it.
Additional Information
- Compensation: $150000 $200000 target salary range plus bonus.
- Benefits: monthly commuter stipend Life Time Fitness corporate membership learning/education stipend flexible PTO
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
