Corporate Controller

Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000

Job Description: Corporate Controller

 This is a remote role; commutable preferred. The Company is based in Arcadia, CA (Southern California) and the role requires meeting in person on an as-needed basis.

Position Summary

EVCS is seeking a Corporate Controller who combines strategic leadership with hands-on execution. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, understands how to scale systems, and isn’t afraid to get into the details.

You’ll manage our accounting department, oversee financial statement close, review and analyze financial results, resolve technical accounting questions, and provide analysis that helps drive business decisions and our strategic initiatives. Your work will be pivotal in strengthening financial governance, streamlining processes to help scale the company and improving overall efficiency at EVCS.

As the Corporate Controller, you will lead the accounting function to deliver accurate, timely financial data to provide insights and drive better business decisions.  This role reports to the CFO.

Responsibilities
  • Financial Close: Manage team to close the books, reconcile accounts, analyze trends and report results to management
  • Monthly Reporting: Responsible for financial statements and works with FP&A on monthly reporting to management.
  • Revenue Recognition: Understand the Company’s grant agreements and assess revenue recognition.
  • Accounting Functions: Oversee billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reporting. Work with funding on grant status and manage a team on invoicing compliance.
  • Year End Audit: Primary contact for the Company’s annual audit. Work with auditors and the tax team to drive the audit to a successful conclusion.
  • Process Owner and Process Improvement: Own Close to report, Procure to Pay, Payroll, and Financial Reporting processes. Strategically determine needed process improvements to improve efficiency in order to scale with the company growth.
  • Investor Presentations: Assist CFO with gathering data and putting together investor presentations.
  • Budgeting and Forecasting: Collaborate with FP&A to assist in budgeting and financial forecasting processes and analysis of results vs. the budget.
  • Reporting: Prepare clear and concise financial reports, charts, and visualizations to communicate financial data to stakeholders and management. Design and maintain interactive dashboards to facilitate data-driven decision-making.
  • Strategic Initiatives: Participate in financial evaluations of strategic initiatives. Streamline processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting across the company.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics or related field.
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years’ experience in accounting roles and most recently Assistant Controller or Controller.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Must be proficient in financial software and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced excel skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Experience working with cross functionally with multiple departments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Datarails and Quickbooks are a plus. 

Location:  This is a remote role. The Company is based in Southern California (Arcadia, Los Angeles, CA) and requires meeting in person on an as-needed basis.

About EVCS
EVCS was founded in 2018 and has quickly become one of the largest and fastest-growing public EV charging networks on the US West Coast. With over 1,500 AC Level 2 and DC Fast chargers installed and growing, EVCS offers drivers an expansive network of fast, reliable, affordable, and conveniently located chargers across California, Oregon, and Washington. Powered by 100% renewable energy, EVCS is disrupting the mobility industry through a turn-key approach that utilizes public and private funding sources to encourage the installation of fast-charging stations.

EVCS has secured over $100M in government funding and engaged over 300 public and private site hosts, from Fortune 500 companies to underrepresented communities, to build and grow its net-zero-carbon network. Our team is growing fast, attracting top talent from a wide range of industries. If you thrive in fast-paced, purpose-driven, high-performing environments, EVCS is the right fit for your next career move.

Find out more at www.evcs.com


Requirements:

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance, economics or related field.
  • CPA required
  • 10+ years’ experience in accounting roles and most recently Assistant Controller or Controller.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
  • Must be proficient in financial software and data analysis tools.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced excel skills.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Experience working with cross functionally with multiple departments.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Datarails and Quickbooks are a plus.  

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