• Philadelphia, PA
• Posted 8 months ago
• Applications have closed

The Philadelphia Green Capital Corp. (PGCC) seeks a professional to lead 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.

This position offers the opportunity to join PGCC as a high-level leader during a time of strategic organizational growth. PGCC has doubled in size for the past three years. 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.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the VP Accounting and Grant Administration will:

• Lead accounting and financial activities of the organization, including billing, financial reporting, AR/AP, payroll, and grant reporting and compliance
• Manage filing all tax returns (include IRS Form 990 and single audit(s)) and other statutory filings (such as Pennsylvania’s BCO-10 form)
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements and contracts
• Manage outside accountants in the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and grant reports
• Analyze and interpret accounting information and regularly present financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Evaluate and manage continuous improvements to organization’s internal control policies, risk management framework, reporting and compliance systems, and accounting accounting policies and procedures as needed
• Seek and implement new processes, workflows, and systems to improve efficiency and allow the accounting infrastructure to scale effectively with the company’s growth
• Work with internal team, external stakeholders, and consultants to help design processes for managing new PGCC financial products, which may include tax credit bridge financing and/or loan participation in financing for energy efficient building projects
• Support the organization’s development of grant proposals and contract bids, including developing budgets and reviewing proposal packages for accuracy and compliance
• Lead with clear-sighted vision and a positive attitude that promotes a culture of collaboration and efficiency

Qualifications:

Candidates with a majority, but not necessarily all, of the below qualifications are encouraged to apply:

• BA or BS in Accounting or Finance; MA, MS, or MBA degree or CPA preferred
• Previous leadership experience at an accounting firm, non-profit and/or government or quasi-governmental organization
• Minimum of 8 years of experience with accounting and financial reporting
• Deep experience managing multi-year federal grants, particularly reporting and compliance; experience with the EPA or DOE is a plus
• Knowledge of GAAP, Federal Circulars and Regulation (e.g. 2 CFR 200)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks, and federal grant management systems
• Desire to lead in a dynamic, growing environment; high emotional intelligence, curiosity, and a desire to work collaboratively

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.

Salary & Benefits: Compensation will be commensurate with experience and skill set. Benefits include (but are not limited to) a generous healthcare package, retirement benefits, flexible work environment, and paid time off.

Process: Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule a screening interview, followed by a short written prompt. Candidates selected to move forward will be invited to interview with the hiring manager and a panel of relevant staff.

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.

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