BENEFITS: All employees receive access to our health insurance plan (we cover 75% for employees, spouses, and children), unlimited paid time off, 401K with company match, and equity stock options.

WHO WE ARE

ConnectDER (www.ConnectDER.com) represents the next generation in US-based grid technology product development. Our flagship product, the Smart ConnectDER, is a plug-and-play interface for rapidly connecting residential solar photovoltaic systems and EV chargers to the grid and managing them using embedded telemetry and communications.

We’re a 30+ employee, venture-backed company with a planned rapid growth trajectory and a robust product development schedule. We’re looking to connect with talented individuals who are ready to deliver innovative, quality service that drives our mission to empower utilities and their customers with tools that radically enhance the value of clean grid edge resources.

At ConnectDER we know that a diverse, equal, and inclusive workplace is a key to our success. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro-diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our FP&A Manager you will work in partnership with our CFO to provide data-driven insights that will inform internal strategic decision-making and will support external equity fundraising efforts. You will be a key player in monitoring the company’s financial health and will ensure all

FP&A functions have appropriate internal processes in place to support scalability and maximize productivity. You’ll lead financial reporting and planning processes, internal and external management reporting, variance analyses, budgeting, and forecasting/reforecasting. Your work will be essential in helping us maintain financial data integrity, better evaluate our performance, highlight risks and opportunities, and improve data collection processes. This is a highly collaborative role with substantial exposure to senior leadership and the opportunity to make a significant impact as we continue to grow.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting:

• Collaborate with external accounting and bookkeeping team to review and validate month end and annual close results
• Manage preparation, organization, presentation and dissemination of confidential financial and corporate information such as financial statements, summary reports and analysis,, board presentations to external investors , creditors, vendors and strategic partners
• Develop and maintain internal KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) and monthly financial review packages relevant to financial and operational goals
• Prepare expense management reporting to assist department heads in managing their respective costs

Financial Operations:

• Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial tasks including but not limited to researching general ledger activity and payable issues, depositing checks, tracking commissions, 401K testing, and determining sales and use tax
• Maintain, organize and disseminate historical financial and corporate information
• Review and manage the collection and organization of quantitative data for the purpose of creating quality, meaningful internal reports to drive business improvement and cost reductions
• Collaborate with an external bookkeeping team to verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are timely and charged to the appropriate accounts
• Support the development, documentation and implementation of new processes and policies to enhance corporate expense management and cross functional workflow

Forecasting/Budgeting:

• Maintain and regularly update planning, forecasting, and budget models, continuously innovating and improving the use and ease of interpretation for executive leadership
• Monitor short term and long term cash position

Audit/Tax:

• Provide outside auditors with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit.
• Provide outside tax accountants with assistance; gather necessary account information and documents to prepare tax filings.
• Prepare and file some simple tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WHO YOU ARE

• PASSION – you thrive on creativity and invention and you understand how your work can impact the greater good.
• ACCOUNTABILITY – people can count on you to do what you say, to take ownership of your performance, and to work hard to accomplish your goals.
• **INTEGRITY **– you act with sound judgment, honesty, dependability, and consistency.
• INCLUSION – you create an environment which fosters authenticity, diversity, innovation, collaboration, and respect.
• ENTREPRENEURIAL – you enjoy working in a continuously evolving environment where everyone’s contribution is valued and essential.
• You’re mission-driven and excited about cleantech and renewable energy. You have a breadth of financial operations knowledge with progressive experience ranging from basic accounting to high-level financial analysis. You have been exposed to processes related to both debt and equity capital raises and have some experience with the financial modeling and analyses needed for potential M&A opportunities. You are a big picture thinker who can also manage small details - striking a balance between moving strategic initiatives forward and administering routine finance and accounting processes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related area, or equivalent experience
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or accounting, OR equivalent investment banking or debt/equity fundraising experience
• Excel guru with the ability to create advanced financial models and translate them into impactful presentations
• Excellent presentation (including PowerPoint presentation preparation), interpersonal and communication, both verbal and written, skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines
• Self-directed and able to construct meaningful analysis with general guidance

Work Environment/Physical Demands: Must have the ability to work on a computer for extended periods of time with or without accommodation.

Job Type: Full-time
**Pay: **$105,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Experience:

• Corporate finance: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations