Finance Manager (Boulder, CO or San Francisco, CA)

Company: Stem Inc
Location: Boulder
Posted on: May 22, 2023

Job Description:

Are you seeking a Climate Tech leadership role that you can be excited and proud of as part of the clean energy transition?Stem provides clean energy solutions and services designed to maximize the economic, environmental, and resiliency value of energy assets and portfolios. Stem's leading AI-driven enterprise software platform, Athena , enables organizations to deploy and unlock value from clean energy assets at scale. Powerful applications, including AlsoEnergy's PowerTrack, simplify and optimize asset management and connect an ecosystem of owners, developers, assets, and markets. Stem also offers integrated partner solutions to help improve returns across energy projects, including storage, solar, and EV fleet charging. For more information, visit .Stem's culture embodies diversity & inclusion beyond the traditional facets of gender, ethnicity, age, disabilities, and sexual orientation to include experience, personality, communication, workstyles, and more. At our core, Stem is at the momentous intersection of clean energy and software technology where diverse ideas, experiences, and professional skills converge to make the inclusive culture we have today. Together, we are turning old school thoughts about software and energy into progressive, collaborative, and innovative solutions. By joining our team, you will be collaborating with data scientists, energy experts, skilled salespeople, thought-leading executives and more from a range of backgrounds. This intersection of ideas, beliefs, and skills is what makes us unique enough to lead the world's largest network of digitally connected energy storage systems.What we are looking for:The Strategic Finance team is seeking a self-starter finance professional to help inform strategic decisions for both Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and hardware business models. You will own, drive, and in some cases create new reporting, modeling, and analytical frameworks. This will involve extensive research and hypothesis testing with large datasets driven by insatiable curiosity and ownership, as well as rigorous quantitative modeling that clarifies ambiguity, drives actionable business recommendations, and challenges the status quo.Exceptional performers will develop exposure across departments and with our executive leadership, as well as find opportunities for subsequent rotations across Stem's finance organization and opportunities for career advancement.Experience in a SaaS-based business model is highly desired. Experience in the renewable energy industry is desirable but not required. This role is leveled for a Senior Finance Analyst but we are open to considering a uniquely exceptional candidate at the Finance Manager level. Scroll below to learn more about Stem, and if interested please reach out to Jan Smyth () to share your resume (cover letter optional).ResponsibilitiesServe as a high impact member of the finance team, known for timeliness, accuracy, and analytical rigorSupport planning, budgeting, forecasting and management reporting processesDevelop operating and financial metric dashboards, analyzing results and trends, and reporting results to key stakeholdersDrive organizational process improvements, including implementing best practices in forecasting, reporting, and close with an emphasis on automationPartner with Accounting to perform close activities and help drive process improvements and efficienciesOther ad hoc areas including but not limited to: Treasury, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, and Corporate StrategyRequirements3-5+ years of directly applicable experience in FP&A, business finance, investment banking, management consulting, or related fieldsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft ExcelProficiency with financial reporting fundamentals (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement, monthly key metric reporting) and basic understanding of US GAAP accounting principlesExperience building integrated, complex financial models from scratchProven track record of advanced analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously with limited managerial directionClarity and concision in both written and verbal communicationExperience supporting a SaaS-based business model is highly preferredProficiency with NetSuite or similar systems is highly preferred but not requiredBA/BS degreeSalary range: $125,000 - $182,000 depending on work location.Job LocationSan Francisco, CA , or Boulder, COStem, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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