Accounting Manager

The Company You’ll Join

Amperon is the leading analytics and forecasting company for the energy transition. Amperon operates at the intersection of energy data, machine learning, AI, and domain expertise to empower the world to navigate the energy transition most effectively. Using best-in-class data ingestion and management infrastructure, coherent AI/ML models, and leading-edge predictive analytics, Amperon provides tools that generate economic and societal value. 

Amperon seeks to modernize the grid data and AI software stack to improve reliability, optimize asset economics, and accelerate decarbonization for grid operators, asset owners, and end-users. We're building the next generation of market-leading energy analytics and forecasting products, and we want you to be part of our journey!

The Role

The Accounting Manager role will focus on maintaining and further professionalizing Amperon’s financial records, controls, and processes to ensure accuracy of its financial statements with an emphasis on month-end close and audit preparedness. In this capacity, you will help to ensure Amperon continues its adherence to relevant accounting standards and regulations. You will also work directly with Amperon’s customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions while also interfacing with finance leadership and operational management to support Financial Planning & Analysis activities.

Challenges You’ll Work On

As a key member of our Finance team, you’ll help support Amperon as it continues its rapid growth trajectory. 

Some areas of focus include:

• Own the financial close process, including year-end audit and the preparation of internal / external consolidated financial statements
• Oversee internal audit process and ensure timely preparation of financial reports 
• Develop, implement and maintain the internal systems and financial controls for scalable growth
• Partner with FP&A to ensure accurate reported results and forecasts, and provide management with timely information for effective, strategic decision making
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
• Ensure consolidated financial statements are in accordance with U.S. GAAP reporting requirements and company policies
• Develop, refine, monitor, and enforce effective internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems and processes, driving improvements within the finance organization
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current accounting standards, GAAP, and other compliance matters
• Support ad hoc special projects as needed

About You

You have a desire to meaningfully contribute to a fast growing, Series B stage company at the intersection of energy data and AI with a passion for supporting the energy transition as our existing energy systems change in real-time.

Additional requirements include:

• Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) required in Accounting or Finance, CPA highly preferred
• Minimum seven years of relevant work experience, including at least three years of Accounting Manager experience
• Public accounting experience with a Big 4 or nationally recognized accounting firm 
• Strong technical accounting skills with demonstrated revenue recognition experience, as well as solid knowledge of internal control frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working directly with ERP and AP/AR systems (NetSuite, Maxio, Bill.com)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities

Benefits & Perks

While we are serious about our company's culture, we aren't going to force "culture" to prove that we are cool and fun. It’s a company filled with smart, genuinely nice individuals who are passionate about data science, energy and working together to build a product that can have a lasting impact on our planet.

Even though we are a remote company with employees spread across the globe, we still believe human interaction is a good thing. We will also have an all-company event at least once a year so people can get to know each other in a more fun and social way.

• Competitive salary plus stock option package. Compensation based on geographical location.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Family planning benefits through Carrot which includes IVF plus preservation treatments, adoption and gender affirming care.
• Access to mental health services
• Annual company retreat
• Pre-tax commuter benefits plus CitiBike annual subscription.
• 401k
• Learning and development opportunities
• Flexible PTO policy
• Remote

If you are excited about contributing to a product that can have a lasting impact on our planet and you thrive in fast-paced, innovative environments, we would love to hear from you.