Sr Manager, Accounting and Financial Operations - Philadelphia Green Capital Corp.

Are you a mission-driven professional looking to leverage your accounting and finance experience to help further clean energy and economic development/equity progress in Southeast PA?

The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) seeks a professional to manage its financial operations and accounting functions, particularly as the organization expands to take on its new Solar For All program which will provide solar access to low-income households in Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Chester and Delaware counties via a ~$70MM federal grant. 

The Senior Manager, Accounting and Financial Operations will be responsible for leading all of the organization's financial and accounting operations and supporting grant compliance activities as needed. Specific job responsibilities include:  

• Lead accounting and financial activities of the organization, including billing, financial reporting, AR/AP, payroll, and grant reporting and compliance, in collaboration with our third-party accounting firm
• Manage payment processes for PGCC's programs, particularly Solar For All and Built to Last, which includes cross-checking project close-out documentation with invoices and payment documentation
• Oversee outside accountants in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Analyze and interpret accounting information and regularly present financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors 
• Manage filing all tax returns (include IRS Form 990 and single audit(s)) and other statutory filings (such as Pennsylvania's BCO-10 form)
• Support the annual financial audit process; work closely with third-party auditor to ensure a satisfactory audit report, including compliance with federal grant requirements
• Evaluate and support continuous improvements to organization's internal control policies, risk management framework, reporting and compliance systems, and accounting accounting policies and procedures to scale effectively with the company's growth

Qualifications:

• Candidates with a majority, but not necessarily all, of the below qualifications are encouraged to apply: 
  • BA or BS in Accounting or related field; MA, MS, or MBA degree preferred 
  • Experience at an accounting firm, non-profit and/or government or quasi-governmental organization
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with accounting and financial reporting 
  • Knowledge of all aspects of GAAP
  • Proficiency with data analysis, Microsoft Excel, and accounting software (e.g. Quickbooks);
  • Self-starter, with high emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a desire to work collaboratively; experience managing outside vendors and consultants preferred
  • Alignment with PGCC's mission as demonstrated by an interest or experience in clean energy, climate change, environmental justice, social impact work, sustainability, economic development, poverty/equity work, or other area of aligned interest
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, personal integrity, dependability, and adaptability

About PGCC: 

The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) is the green bank affiliate of the Philadelphia Energy Authority (PEA). PGCC's mission is to connect projects to capital, driving a robust, equitable, clean energy market in Philadelphia. PGCC scales and amplifies PEA's work and brings new financial products to the Philadelphia region's clean energy economy. 

PEA, an independent municipal authority, is a quasi-government entity, chartered by City Council and the Mayor in 2010. In 2016, in partnership with City Council President Darrell Clarke, PEA launched the Philadelphia Energy Campaign, a $1 billion, 10-year investment in energy efficiency and clean energy projects to create 10,000 jobs. By the end of 2023, PEA and PGCC will have supported over $900MM in projects and created 7,000+ jobs. PEA views energy as a high-impact tool for reducing poverty, improving education, strengthening communities, and leveraging public investment. 

In 2023, PGCC worked with the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to submit a coalition application to the U.S. EPA's Solar for All (SFA) competition. In April 2024, EPA announced that PGCC and PEDA were awarded $156MM to support solar access for over 14,000 low-and-middle income households across the Commonwealth. PGCC will administer the SFA program in southeast PA and plans to build a robust and sustained market for residential solar that operates well beyond the SFA performance period. PGCC expects to manage $70MM of SFA funding for the five-year performance period of the EPA grant (Sept 2024 - August 2029). 

This position offers the opportunity to join PGCC during a time of strategic organizational growth. With the ~$70MM Solar for All program on the horizon and the high-profile/high-impact Built to Last Program growing in the coming years as well, PGCC seeks a candidate who will bring relevant experience, strong leadership skills, and deep integrity to the role. 

Through intentional hiring practices, PGCC is committed to fostering a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace. PGCC is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status.