Manager of Accounting

Our Mission  

SPAN is enabling electrification for all

SPAN is mission-driven to design, build, and deploy products that electrify our built environment, decarbonize our world, and slow the effects of climate change.

• Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

• Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

At SPAN, we believe in:

• Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

• Making electrification upgrades possible

• Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

• Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

The Role

The Accounting Manager is a vital position on the accounting team at SPAN. Reporting to the VP, Controller, this individual will demonstrate the ability to manage a team of one or two staff. The Accounting Manager will demonstrate a strategic mindset and act in a fiduciary capacity with respect to the company’s assets and business interests. Critical skills for this position include solid experience with US GAAP, clear communications, being a team player, maintaining confidentiality, detail-oriented, and acting with the highest degree of integrity.

About You 

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accruals

• Minimum five years of direct experience with revenue, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger journal entries and reconciliations

• Strong command of ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 350

• Must have experience running the accounting close process and managing expectations, communications and deadlines

• Must have experience preparing flux analysis and financial statements

• Must have experience with external audit firms

• Must have a recent proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Must have proficiency with NetSuite. Experience with FloQast or Blackline, Ramp and Boomi is a plus.

• Experience with Salesforce a plus

• Experience with federal/state income and sales tax a plus

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Proactive, self-motivated, takes initiative and ability to work with little supervision

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

• The ability to exercise professional skepticism and work independently.

• Organized and excellent follow-through a must; detail-oriented and deadline driven.

• Team player with a positive attitude; flexible to adapt to changing needs/priorities.

• Compassionate leadership mentality

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience writing technical accounting analysis and memoranda preferred

• Mfg./electrification industry experience a plus

• Public accounting experience preferred

• CPA preferred

 

Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations:

• Monthly, quarterly and annual accounting close entries and reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, including revenue, payroll, stock based compensation, prepaids, investments, debt and equity securities, fixed assets and capitalized software.

• Develop accounting procedures, processes and implement best practices to increase quality and speed of closing activities

• Review daily treasury activity

• Review and analyze monthly financial statements and flux analysis

• Assist to publish and report financial results to the executive leadership team and broader management 

• Assist with investor and compliance reporting

• Assist with Income Tax and Sales Tax filing and reporting

• Manage the accounting close process

• Coach, mentor, and provide developmental opportunities for direct reports

• Support the sales and sales operations teams with processing customer credits and billings, and the implementation of new programs as needed

• Serve as the main point of contact for the annual financial statement and bank audit processes

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $190,000 plus benefits, equity and variable compensation for Sales-related rol