Voltpost is hiring: Manager - Accounting Operations in New York

Voltpost seeks a highly motivated and hands-on financial professional to join our dynamic and growing team as Manager of Accounting Operations. You will be our team's first financial hire.

Voltpost is a Seed+ stage venture-backed startup on a mission to decarbonize mobility by democratizing charging access. We do this by retrofitting lampposts into Voltposts, a modular and upgradable charging platform. This provides people with convenient and affordable charging access while reducing chargers' cost, timing, and footprint. Voltpost is a vision for the future of sustainable communities. Born in America. Built coast to coast.

This role will play a pivotal part in shaping the financial health of our organization as this person will be responsible for financial and accounting activities. This position will report to Voltpost Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer.

As a representative of Voltpost, you will embody the company's mission and passion for making a measurable positive impact to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution while increasing equity across communities.

Our team is driven to leave this world better than when we started. Apply today.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounting: Maintenance of General Ledger, closing the books and daily accounting functions including AR, AP, inventory accounting, bank reconciliations
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Internal Controls and Cost Management: Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data, while identifying and mitigating financial risks.
• Financial Compliance and Audit: Interface with auditors and regulators as it applies to government and financial audits.
• Customer Project and Grant Proposal Budgeting: Develop accurate and realistic budgets and financial projections for customer and grant proposals in collaboration with program managers and proposal writers.
• Customer and Grant Financial Management: Track funding and disbursements, perform timely evaluation of project costs, and ensure compliance with approved budgets and donor guidelines

About You:

• You have a minimum of seven years of diversified experience in accounting (monthly closings, general ledger, financial reporting, expense management, budgeting, cash flow management)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide insights.
• Advanced proficiency in financial management software; MS Office Suite, (particularly Excel), Quickbooks Online, Airbase, Expense Management platforms, Banking Platforms, or similar platforms.
• People describe you as having excellent communication skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and managing multiple stakeholders and resources to ensure successful cross-company financial controls.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Bonus Points

• Experience in project-based private sector and grant budgeting and administration.
• Experience in the built environment, energy, or public sector is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience at a medium to Big 4 CPA firm.

Compensation:

Voltpost is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $125,000 - $150,000. Compensation is determined within the range based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes benefits and equity in Voltpost.