Assistant Controller

About EarthGrid

EarthGrid, a public benefit corporation, is solving the biggest problems in infrastructure: fiber, power, and water. We’re utilizing plasma tech to bore an underground tunnel network to increase electricity transmission which enables the development of more clean power, and  more fiber, including in underserved communities, increased access to clean water, and rapid movement of goods & freight…all underground.

Our plasma tech is 100x faster and 10x cheaper than traditional boring technology. We intend to become the largest owner of underground real estate in the world. Our mission is to help advance decarbonization through our technologies which do not utilize fossil fuels (electricity & air are the only inputs), ideally run on solar/wind power, use little to no water and no chemicals, lubricants, or drilling mud in the process, keeping our groundwater free of toxic contaminants.

EarthGrid is located in Point Richmond, CA, a short distance from Berkeley, San Francisco, and Marin County. We are a mission-driven company, tackling our planet’s biggest challenges one step at a time using cutting edge technology. 

About the Role 

The Assistant Controller for EarthGrid will primarily be responsible for accounting and financial reporting at EarthGrid. This role oversees all financial records (including A/R, A/P, and payroll), month-end close and reconciliation, cash flow forecasting and treasury management, as well as audit and tax preparation. Working as part of a small finance team, this role will work independently, and be proactive in team environments, including guiding or reviewing the work of other staff. This role will follow existing procedures as well as develop new procedures, streamline processes, and assist with implementation of new technology to meet the needs of a rapidly growing company. This role will report to the CEO, while maintaining a close working relationship with the VP of Business Operations, CSO, Fractional CFO, HR Manager, and Compliance Manager. A hands-on, can do approach and ability to think strategically about accounting is a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a similar field
• 5 years (may include internship experience) working experience in accounting, including at least 2 years working under the supervision of a CPA
• Experience managing bookkeepers and other junior accounting staff
• Advanced accounting and ERP software skills for reporting and analysis, including experience in Quickbooks Enterprise or NetSuite 
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience managing / operating cash flow and other management models
• Experience working with auditors
• Excellent visual and written communication skills
• Curious, systems-oriented thinker with a bias for continuous improvement
• Working experience with financial reporting, including variance analysis and monthly, quarterly, and annual report preparation (for both management and tax)
• Ability to pivot and operate under changing priorities and timelines as part of a nimble startup finance team 
• Relevant vertical experience in one or more of the following areas: manufacturing, heavy industry, real estate or infrastructure development, civil construction, energy
• Startup or emerging industry experience, including building an accounting team from the ground up

Bonus Skillsets 

• CPA
• Experience working with government contracts  
• 2 years project accounting experience 
• Experience managing accounting system upgrades or changes

Benefits

• Expected Salary Range: $120,000 - $145,000 annually stock options
• Individual pay within this range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget. 
• Benefits: paid time off, 401(k), health, dental, vision, and other benefits
• Hybrid work schedule (at least 3 days per week based in our Point Richmond, CA office)

Application Directions

To apply, please send your resume and a maximum of 5 sentences outlining your relevant experience to: info@earthgrid.io. All applications must be sent directly by qualified candidates; no outside recruiters.