Senior Manager, Accounting / Controller

Silicon Valley Clean Energy•Sunnyvale, CA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Formed in 2016, Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) is a Community Choice Energy provider serving approximately 280,000 residential and commercial customer accounts in thirteen Santa Clara County communities. The SVCE mission is to provide customers with electricity generated from renewable and carbon-free sources at competitive rates, and further accelerate decarbonization through deployment of innovative local programs. Key program areas include: building electrification, electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, supporting local policies that advance electrification, and demand management. SVCE is a joint-powers agency governed by a Board of Directors comprised of an elected official from each of the thirteen SVCE member communities. By providing reliable and responsive electricity service at competitive rates, SVCE maintains a 96+% customer participation rate and a strong financial foundation. Access to clean electricity has helped our communities take a major step in fighting climate change by reducing local emissions. Yet, supplying clean electricity is just one part of the solutions needed to ensure a pollution-free future. It is essential that SVCE continues to proactively engage with our customers and community stakeholders in the electrification journey - helping to inspire, educate, and enable action in transitioning from fossil fuels to clean electricity – in homes, buildings, and transportation. Achieving SVCE’s ambitious and urgent mission requires a team capable of meeting the tremendous challenges embedded in these goals. SVCE develops and fosters a diverse and talented team that thrives in a dynamic and fast-changing environment. As such, at SVCE we recruit and retain smart, passionate, innovative, and collaborative employees. Company employees contribute, as a team and as individuals, to continuously building and supporting a culture of collaboration and trust. SVCE employees encourage creativity and the free flow of ideas to spur innovation. The workplace environment is adaptable, and technology enabled to drive innovative solutions. SVCE emphasizes focus and prioritization across departments to achieve quality, rather than simply quantity of output. SVCE provides a rewarding workplace experience where productivity can be maintained across a variety of work environments. SVCE provides opportunities for growth, engagement, and support professional and personal development. SVCE offers opportunities that position their people, as well as SVCE, for success. More information can be found at: www.svcleanenergy.org

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit practices, internal controls, and public-sector accounting standards, including GASB.
Ability to oversee complex accounting operations, evaluate financial processes, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
Skill in using accounting, payroll, financial reporting, spreadsheet, and related technology systems to manage data, reporting, reconciliations, payment workflows, and payroll accounting activities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, policies, and control requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external auditors, vendors, and consultants.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
7+ years of progressively responsible accounting, financial reporting, audit, or financial controls experience.
3+ year experience leading, supervising, and developing employees in a people management role
Experience managing accounting close, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit support, internal controls, or related accounting operations.
Experience supporting payroll processing, payroll accounting, or related financial controls and reconciliations.
Proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting or analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or similar professional certification.
Experience with public agency, government, utility, energy, or community choice aggregation accounting or financial reporting.
Experience applying GASB standards and supporting annual financial audits.
Experience improving accounting systems, payment processes, automation, documentation, or business continuity practices.

Responsibilities

Manages monthly and annual accounting close processes in partnership with SVCE’s accounting vendor, ensuring timely, accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
Overses preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements and related reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including GASB requirements.
Leads audit coordination, supports external auditors, and ensures timely resolution of audit requests, findings, and compliance matters.
Develops, maintains, and monitors accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard assets, support compliance, and promote effective segregation of duties.
Provides oversight of accounting-related functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bi-weekly payroll processing in partnership with HR, invoicing, payments, banking activities, payroll accounting, and operating cash management.
Evaluates and improves accounting systems, payment methods, documentation, and workflow processes to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business continuity.
Collaborates with Finance, Power Settlements, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure financial operations align with SVCE policies, budget requirements, and organizational needs.