About Us
UtilityAPI is a mission-driven company fighting climate change by helping utilities and energy companies securely manage customer data access. Lack of streamlined access to data is a pain point for many companies in renewable energy, energy efficiency, electric vehicles, building management, etc. Our automation and gateway tools solve this problem, and our customers love us for it. We have a diverse leadership team, and we value the insights that a diverse team can bring. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been traditionally underrepresented and underestimated in tech, including women, people of color, and people with disabilities. We are a US-based remote team, and you can work from anywhere in the United States.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced financial leader to join our high-growth, well-funded climate tech company as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team. The Vice President of Finance is responsible for the financial functions including—but not limited to—financial administration, operations, and risk management.
Responsibilities
- Manage accounting, payments, financial reporting (including contract/grant compliance), taxes, and financial metrics management.
- Work with the executive team to develop budgets and implement financial controls to track toward the budget.
- Develop key metrics to monitor the health of the business and identify opportunities for growth.
- Establish and lead a clear financial growth narrative; create financial forecasts.
- Support fundraising including pitching, due diligence, negotiation, and transaction execution.
- Manage risk through close monitoring of cash management and capital structure management.
- Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems. Manage hiring of supporting staff, which over time could include accounting, finance, and/or data science professionals. Select and manage consultants and auditors as necessary.
- Support creation of Board of Directors meeting materials
- Identify and recommend opportunities for process enhancement, cost reduction, and internal operations streamlining. Recommend and implement tools as necessary.
- Research and analyze product pricing; provide recommendations to executive team on pricing optimization.
Required skills and qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in senior financial leadership roles
- Experience raising capital beyond traditional lines of credit and leading due diligence processes
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and interest in leading and mentoring a growing team
- High personal integrity
- Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CFA)
Compensation
- $160,000-$190,000 annual salary, depending on experience
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible, regular hours (roughly 9-5 in your time zone)
- Stock options
- 401k with employer matching
- Fully remote position with home office setup stipend
