Accounting Manager

Gridware exists to enhance and protect the mother of all networks: the electrical grid. The grid touches everything, and when it grinds to a halt, the consequences can be dire: wildfires burn, land is destroyed, property is damaged, progress stops, and lives are lost.

Our team engineers an advanced sensing system to continuously analyze both the electrical and mechanical behavior of grid assets. Utilizing high-precision sensor arrays, the system identifies and allows preemptive mitigation of faults. The technology has been proven with utilities to bolster safety, reliability, and reduce customer outage durations. The demand for power will only increase. We protect the grid of today while we build the grid of tomorrow.

Gridware is privately held and backed by the best climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. We are headquartered in the Bay Area in northern California.

Job Summary:

As the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all accounting activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights to drive strategic decisions. You will play a key role in establishing and maintaining accounting processes, managing financial reporting, and supporting the financial planning and analysis functions. This is a hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to build and lead a high-performing accounting team as the company grows.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in compliance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Month-End Close: Lead the month-end close process, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, manage working capital, and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs.
• Audit & Compliance: Coordinate and manage external audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee tax planning and compliance activities, including the preparation and filing of all federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the accounting function.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects, such as system automation, process improvements and researching accounting topics.
• Perform SOX internal controls over assigned areas.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, such as operations, sales, and Engineering, to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications:

• CPA Certification is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Big 4 or professional services firm
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.

Application

Although we do not require candidates to submit a cover letter, candidates who wish to have their application stand out are invited to write a cover letter outlining one or all of the following things in a bullet-point format:

• Where you have acquired the required skills
• Which (if any) of the bonus skills you have and where you acquired them
• Why you are interested in this role

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits that help employees to thrive and grow. These benefits include:

• Flexible starting hours to reduce commute
• Health Insurance = We cover 100% of Gold and Platinum health insurance plan premiums and up to $800 of plan premiums for dependents.
• Dental & Vision = We also cover 100% of the premiums of an excellent Dental and Vision Plan and 100% of the premiums for one dependent.
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401K
• Free parking and a commuter allowance

Gridware is an equal-opportunity employer. We want applicants of diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to color, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Gridware's office is located in Walnut Creek, but will be moving to the city of San Francisco starting January 2025.