Director of Finance & Accounting

Full Time Accounting UtilityInnovation Remote Friendly Position Description The Director of Finance & Accounting will lead the Company’s accounting operations and finance execution while building a public-company-ready foundation in advance of an anticipated IPO within ~12 months. This leader will strengthen close, reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls to meet public reporting expectations, partnering closely with the CFO, Legal, and external advisors on IPO readiness activities (including S-1 support and audit readiness). This role requires a hands-on operator who can scale people, process, and systems quickly without sacrificing rigor, control, or accuracy. Key Responsibilities Enhance FP&A 18-month rolling forecasting, company financial planning, KPI definitions, and management reporting; produce decision-useful variance explanations tied to operational drivers and unit economics, and value-driven recommendations Establish and monitor working capital and cash discipline (billing, collections, accrual accuracy, vendor payment controls) with clear KPIs and ownership Own financial statement integrity under U.S. GAAP; establish and maintain accounting policies, position memos, and consistent application across entities, products, and transactions Lead finance systems and data governance improvements (ERP/reporting tools), standardizing sources of truth and reducing manual reconciliations through automation and workflow discipline Drive IPO readiness workstreams in partnership with the CFO and advisors, including readiness assessments, finance process uplift, and pre-IPO execution support (S-1 preparation support, SEC comment response coordination as applicable) Build SOX / ICFR readiness: design and document key process controls, implement scalable control owners/testing routines, and remediate gaps ahead of public scrutiny Partner with executive leadership to stand up disclosure controls and a "public company cadence," including quarterly reporting dry runs and board/Audit Committee-ready packages Assist Controller in managing external auditors and coordinating financial statement audits and readiness procedures; ensure timely PBC deliverables, high-quality workpapers, and minimal post-close audit adjustments Build, lead, and retain a high-performing accounting/finance team; define role clarity, coaching paths, and performance expectations consistent with scaling to public-company requirements Support CFO with investor diligence and strategic assessment process through reliable reporting, data room readiness, and executive-level materials (as requested by CFO/CEO) Advance project / long-term contracts accounting: strengthen project cost governance, capitalization policies, and margin reporting Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required) CPA (active) strongly preferred; may be required depending on company policy and audit complexity 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership over close/reporting and audit management in a mid-to-large environment Demonstrated pre-IPO / IPO readiness or public-company reporting environment exposure (required), including building scalable close and controls programs Experience leading teams (people management experience required) Preferred Qualifications A combination of public accounting and industry controllership leadership, especially in fast-scaling environments Hands-on experience supporting S-1 or SEC reporting buildout (e.g., preparing for 10-K/10-Q/8-K requirements and disclosure processes) Proven track record of modernizing finance operations (ERP stabilization, close automation, governance) consistent with leading controllership practices Multi-entity, international consolidation experience (preferred for mid-to-large companies) Remote or hybrid friendly Periodic travel, as necessary Apply for this Position Director of Finance & Accounting #J-18808-Ljbffr Utility Innovation Group