The Opportunity
InCharge Energy is seeking a Director of Accounting to lead and scale our accounting function as the business continues to grow. This role is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering closely with executive leadership on strategic financial initiatives. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong people leadership, and experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This role will manage the accounting team, own the close process, and help evolve systems and processes to support the company’s next stage of growth.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and revenue recognition
- Own and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team, including hiring, performance management, and staffing decisions
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements
- Develop, document, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies
- Coordinate external audits and oversee preparation of tax returns
- Improve accounting processes, systems, and automation to increase efficiency and scalability
- Partner with FP&A and cross-functional teams to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, investor due diligence, and mergers & acquisitions
- Support technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting standards
- Collaborate with executive leadership on financial strategy and key business initiatives
Your Experience and Capabilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree preferred)
- CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred
- 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including people leadership
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
- Experience managing audits and working with external auditors
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop high-performing teams
- Advanced experience with ERP systems and accounting software
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with system or software implementations is a plus
- Experience with multi-state tax filings across the U.S. and Canada is a plus
What We Offer
Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation, yearly bonuses, and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement, generous vacation, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Employment at InCharge Energy is based solely upon individual merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, veteran status, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled.
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Top Skills
What We Do
InCharge Energy is on the frontlines of large-scale emissions reduction, accelerating the electrification of the transportation industry – one commercial fleet at a time. With end-to-end, turnkey solutions for commercial EV infrastructure projects, InCharge Energy equips fleet managers with the top brands in charging hardware and software; customized hardware and software products; short-, mid- and long-range plans for seamless fleet and facilities transition to EVs; financing; and maintenance and corrective repairs over the life of the charging assets.
🔌 InCharge develops innovative hardware, software and services designed and engineered specifically for fleets, such as service-dispatch-integrated software, fleet-management-integrated software, electricity load management, durable cable management products and high-reliability maintenance, repair and warranty services. Whether a fleet has 200 sedans or 20,000 Class 8 trucks, the team at InCharge serves a diverse clientele throughout North America, including major commercial fleets, truck and bus manufacturers, rideshare operators, EV manufacturers, school districts, municipalities and facilities owners, among many others.
🌎 Headquartered in the world’s first zero-emissions delivery zone in Santa Monica, Calif., InCharge Energy was founded by EV industry veterans Cameron Funk and Terry O’Day. The company has additional operations in San Francisco, Michigan and Virginia.
📞 If you’re looking for an experienced team to support your fleet’s electrification, please call us at 818.697.GOEV
