San Diego Community Power · 1 month ago
Senior Financial Analyst - SDREN
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $132K/yr
5+ years expSan Diego Community Power is a not-for-profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to support financial oversight and strategic analysis for energy efficiency programs funded by the California Public Utilities Commission, ensuring compliance and performance of grant-funded initiatives.
Clean EnergyEnergyNon ProfitSustainability
Responsibilities
Facilitate financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with CPUC energy efficiency funding requirements and program guidelines
Manage financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of grant funds; maintain detailed budget trackers and ensure timely and accurate invoicing and fund disbursement
Support the preparation, submission, and follow-up of invoices related to energy efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements
Validate program expenditures, resolve discrepancies, and manage accounting and operational risk across multiple energy efficiency initiatives
Prepare and analyze complex financial reports, forecasts, and executive summaries to support strategic decision-making and evaluate program performance
Monitor sensitive project budgets, track expenditures, and identify key business metrics to assess financial health and cost-effectiveness
Support the financial administration of energy efficiency programs, including compiling financial data for monthly, quarterly, and annual CPUC reports
Coordinate with external stakeholders, including program implementers and funding agencies, to ensure timely receipt and accurate reporting of grant funds and invoicing activities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize data use, improve financial processes, and address finance-related inquiries such as payroll, contracts, purchasing, and accounting matters
Contribute to the preparation of materials for budget workshops and public hearings
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with large datasets
Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret and report on complex financial data
Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
Experience working in fast-paced, matrixed organizations with diverse teams
Understanding of environmental justice and equity principles
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in financial systems and processes
Bachelor's degree is required in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or Public Administration, or demonstrable and commensurate work experience that is directly relevant for this position
Three (3) to Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial experience highly preferred, performing increasingly complex or sensitive budget or fiscal analysis
High proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to use virtual meeting applications
Preferred
5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a utility, Community Choice Aggregator (CCA), public agency, or grant-funded environment
Strong understanding of municipal budgeting, grant funding, regulatory compliance, and public sector finance
Experience with CPUC-funded energy efficiency programs
Familiarity with the San Diego Regional Energy Network (SDREN), regional sustainability, and energy ecosystem and the California utility landscape
Experience in project and program management methodologies
Strong experience with Financial Planning systems and data analysis tools such as Power Bi, Tableau and SQL is a plus
Benefits
Community Power covers 100% of health benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, for eligible FT employees and their dependents.
$100,000 Life & AD&D policy, STD and LTD coverage that is 100% paid by Community Power.
Community Power offers a 457(b) plan for employee contributions and contributes 10% of eligible compensation to the employee's Money Purchase Plan.
11 holidays per year + paid winter holiday (between 12/24-12/31), 160 hours of accrued paid time off per year (increases with time in service), and 96 hours per year of accrued paid sick leave.
Company
San Diego Community Power
San Diego Community Power is a non-profit organization that focuses on moving towards a healthier, sustainable, and clean energy future.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Dr. Eric W. Washington
Chief Financial Officer
Lee Friedman
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