Controller, Director of Administrative Operations

• Team Member Title: Controller, Director of Administrative Operations
• Location: Alexandria, OH
• Team: Business Administration, Finance, Accounting

Armada Power is an energy technology company that incorporates patented, behind-the-meter energy storage technology into a secure hardware, software, telemetry, and control platform benefiting consumers, grid operators, utilities, and smart grid technology integrators.

Armada seeks to hire a talented Controller and Director of Administrative Operations supporting our Columbus OH OH-based product technology and operations teams and a handful of remote employees throughout the U.S. On top of traditional controllership, we want someone with experience and desire to manage HR administration, employee benefits, liability insurance, and business IT functions. In this role, you will leverage a small in-house team and third-party service providers initially, while building out complete in-house capabilities as the company continues growth investments.

You’ll join a small and growing team in a leadership capacity, committed to elevating the company through innovation, process improvement, systems enhancement, and the development of team members.

Operational Accounting responsibilities:

• Directs monthly financial close process per GAAP, from journal entries through review/explanation of financial statements.
• Provides in-depth & succinct reporting on current results against all established benchmarks.
• Manages staff accountant through coaching and guidance.
• Maintains the chart of accounts and an orderly accounting system.
• Maintains a system of controls over accounting transactions.
• Responsible for Treasury and Cash Management activities across the Companies, and on a consolidated basis.
• Ensures A/R is collected promptly, while A/P is paid in a timely manner.
• Designs and modifies accounting policy where necessary in consultation with the VP of Finance.
• Demonstrates ability to reason logically and provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Makes high-quality decisions based on facts and business priorities.
• Works with operational management to develop any analysis needed to support journal entries.
• Works to ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial reports, including annual audited financial statements.
• Coordinates and prepares responses to external audit staff.
• Ensures all general ledger account reconciliations are completed and are accurate on monthly basis.
• Drives process improvement and policy development initiatives that impact the function.
• Assists in any/all ad hoc analyses as assigned by the CEO.
• Work with external Tax and Audit staff and our investor group financial leadership to manage annual tax planning, returns, and compliance.

Leverage the following experience in pursuit of our collective goals:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant business experience required.
• CPA and public accounting experience a plus.
• Experience with ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience within the real estate, utility or technology sectors a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and strong customer service skills.
• Demonstrates ability to reason logically and provide effective solutions to complex problems.
• Makes high-quality decisions based on facts and business priorities.
• Candidates must have the ability to work with a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Armada Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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