Job Description

AESC, a Franklin Energy Company, is an energy engineering consulting firm with a collaborative and professional work environment. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for talented people who share our passion.

AESC is seeking a Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager will be responsible for leading the forecasting, annual budgeting, rolling forecast, scenario modeling, variance analysis, and special projects as it relates to Strategic Investment planning. The FP&A Manager will perform financial modeling and analysis of strategic investments and work collaboratively across the organization . The FP&A Manager works under the guidance of the organization’s President and alongside the larger corporate Finance and Accounting team. The FP&A Manager assists with directing the organization's financial operations and administration for multiple companies. 

This position requires an experienced, collaborative financial professional with strong leadership and people management skills. The successful candidate must be able to think strategically as well as ensure efficient and effective day-to-day operations.

Title: Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Manager

Status: Full Time

Location: Carlsbad, CA

Reports to: President

Salary Range*: $125,000 - $150,000

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee financial modeling of company’s strategic opportunities
• Conduct variable/rolling forecasting and budgeting for multiple business units
• Perform project costing and pricing analysis of commercial solar projects
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, and operations to find ways to optimize business unit and support management decision making
• Derive and manage key performance indicators and drivers of the business
• Ensure accuracy on reported financial results and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and procedures
• Perform cash projections to effectively manage cash balances future obligations
• Identify risks; propose and implement risk mitigation strategies 
• Coordinate the provision of information to internal/external auditors and examiners
• Ad-hoc Financial Reporting

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• MBA and/or CPA highly preferred
• Five or more years in FP&A, 1-2 years in solar or energy industry is preferred
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of US GAAP; skilled technical accounting proficiency
• Understanding of corporate tax laws specifically as it relates to solar investments and ITC
• Familiarity with capital and lease financing structures; experience in construction and the solar and energy efficiency industry a plus
• Attention to detail, budgeting, forecasting, and strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated ability to model financial investments and present financial data in concise, logical, useful manner
• Must be fluent in Microsoft suite of products, understanding of Power BI or similar tools is a plus
• We are looking for dedicated, service-oriented, professionals who share our mission of developing innovative engineering, software and management solutions to promote a clean energy future and who are aligned with our core values.

AESC’s CORE VALUES

1. Work safely – Help maintain a culture of safety in every situation to ensure all employees make it home safe each night. Your safety, and the safety of those around you, should always be the top priority.​
2. Act with integrity –  Always do what is right for the client, the employee, the company and/or the situation. ​
3. Deliver excellence –  Hold yourself to the highest standard. Provide outstanding service with mindful technical work and timely communication that delivers value to our clients.
4. Be accountable –  Be the person others can rely on and follow through on commitments.​ Work to solve problems, not avoid them.​
5. Inspire change –  Be bold and be brave. No idea is too small when it improves our services, our teamwork or our company.​
6. Play as a team – Promote inclusion and respect the knowledge, skills and ideas that each team member brings; our diversity, uniqueness and individual strengths make us a winning team.​
7. Pursue growth and learning –  Take responsibility for charting the course of your own growth and learning, and we will support you. ​
8. Live a balanced life –  Working hard and exceeding expectations is a satisfying way to spend your workday but finding fulfillment in your personal life is essential to lasting happiness and success.

We offer competitive salaries and a generous benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending plans and paid time off.

*Compensation estimate represents the typical pay range for this position. Actual pay offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. The actual pay offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

AESC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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