Manager of Finance

Company Mission 

Clean Energy is changing the way the world fuels its vehicles. Reducing pollution from the transportation industry is an important goal for our nation, and we at Clean Energy know just how realistic and attainable that goal is with natural gas fuel.

                    Our company is an essential business and we are hiring! 

                    Our office is located on a beautiful campus in Newport Beach, California.

                    Benefits Offered - 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D and more.

Salary Range: $101,250 - $168,750 Depending on Experience

Summary   

Manage the work of employees in the finance department to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures related to business planning, reporting and analysis processes. Lead the month-end reporting and analysis processes, including the preparation and review of profit and loss statements and KPIs to ensure overall accuracy of the reports. Be a key business and finance partner to other departments. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Help lead the financial planning and analysis process while increasing the company’s business planning, reporting and analysis skills.

Manage the development of financial targets, key metrics, multi-year financial projections and alignment of financial and operating objectives.

Work with business leaders to analyze business opportunities to drive organic growth and help develop business plans and recommend appropriate opportunities.

Collaborate with colleagues across various functional areas of the business and engage in productive problem solving.

Drive continuous improvement by enhancing existing processes to improve efficiencies, produce stronger reporting tools and improve fact-based decision making.

Assist in the preparation and review of budgets and forecasts, including monthly/quarterly forecasts, mid-year forecasts, and annual budgets.

Assist in monthly variances analysis of actual to budgets results for monthly deliverables to senior management.

Apply strong analytical skills to understand the root cause of variances.

Assist in the preparation and design of ancillary business/financial models and other special projects as needed.

Understand the internal legacy computer systems in order to retrieve historical data, including downloads of data into Excel or other applications.

Lead exploration and implementation of financial dashboards and business intelligence platforms.

Ensure financial processes and reports meet corporate and industry guidelines.

Analyze monthly department spending and communicate trends with Sr. Management.

Work with department heads to manage spending, identify problem areas and support financial aspects of new corporate projects.

Continuously improve, automate and simplify processes to help drive better decision-making.

Proactively build and manage relationships with corporate department heads.

Create internal management reports for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial results and prepare commentaries for senior management.

Assist in preparation of monthly reports and variance analyses for management review, participates in short- and long-range financial planning and forecasting, and prepares ad-hoc financial analyses and reports.

Help lead the implementation of financial reporting and planning systems.

Assist in the drafting of SEC reports, prepare monthly statement of cash flows, other financial reports, and presentations for management and the board of directors.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise a team of employees. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience            

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, plus a minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting and/or financial analysis (financial analysis with exposure to oil & gas industry and manufacturing environment preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Master’s Degree preferred.

 Language Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills including the ability to establish strong relationships with others within and outside of the organization. Excellent interpersonal skills both building and coaching the finance and accounting team and working cross functionally with peers in Operations and Marketing

Mathematical Skills             

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

 Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis and financial modeling, possess exceptional analytical skills and the ability to understand the impact of operations on our financial results.

 Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills       

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word and Excel. Advanced knowledge of accounting and database software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Public Accountant or equivalent required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behaviors:

Quality:  Consistently produces high quality work (accurate, neat, and thorough). Strives to improve productivity, processes and quality. Demonstrates strong knowledge and skills related to the job. Presents a professional image with dress, demeanor, and manners. Maintains clean work space, company equipment and company vehicles. Safety is a high priority; performs job safely.

Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, effectively, professionally and timely. 

Exhibits good listening and comprehension skills. Keeps others appropriately informed and shares ideas even when unpopular.  Listens to what others have to say.  Maintains open and active communication with colleagues. Effectively uses knowledge and experience in asking, probing, and anticipating issues to ensure quality is provided.

Teamwork:  Fosters the spirit of working with each other.  Displays respect, courtesy, politeness, tact, and openness. Handles conflict in an appropriate and professional manner. Builds relationships, promotes cohesiveness, models collaboration with others.  Considers impact and issues for our customer and other departments.  Engages other impacted departments early for solutions.

Persistence:  Develops workable alternatives and solutions. Exhibits persistence in following assignments through to completion. Promotes process improvements.

Reliable:  Responds in a timely manner.  Is honest, ethical, value-driven and trustworthy. Keeps commitments made, completes assignments and meets deadlines. Accountable--Takes responsibility for own actions and performance. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Available and accessible.

Entrepreneurial:  Takes initiative and appropriate action.  Is engaged and committed to achieving the company’s mission. Pursues better ways to get things done and takes appropriate risks. Keeps up to date with competitor information and market trends. Controls costs and thinks in terms of profit, loss and added value. Is committed to the satisfaction of customers.

Leadership:  Provides clear direction around a vision.  Creates actionable plans and is proactive & anticipatory.  Demonstrates innovative approaches and solutions.  Is an example for employees and others.  Accepts responsibility for individual and team performance.  Makes appropriate and timely decisions and takes action on decisions.   Sets clear and reasonable performance expectations. Motivates and empowers others.  Delegates tasks appropriately.  Recruits staff of a high caliber.  Provides feedback to subordinates that is timely and direct.  Recognizes subordinates for their contributions and effort. Encourages continuous growth and learning in others.  Shows respect for others and their ideas.  Helps others manage through change.

Passion:  Is excited and creates enthusiasm about the company’s future.  Promotes a sense of company pride.  Displays sense of pride in the department and its contributions.  Displays passion for the job.

 Physical Demands

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

 While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Always practice good judgment and refer to the safety guidelines.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.