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CALSTART is seeking a Controller to play a key role in managing the financial health and operational resilience of our organization. Reporting to the CFO, this position will lead systems development, financial reporting, cash flow management, and risk oversight while ensuring compliance with government contracts and federal regulations.

The Controller will oversee accounting staff, drive the budgeting process, coordinate annual audits, and partner with operations teams to monitor project performance and funding. This role requires both a strong technical foundation in accounting and compliance as well as excellent leadership and communication skills to collaborate across a multidisciplinary organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated by building systems, strengthening compliance, and supporting the financial infrastructure behind CALSTART's clean transportation mission.

This is a hybrid role. The requirement will be to be in the office in person in Pasadena, CA one day a week, on occasion the requirement will be two days a week, depending on the workload.

What You'll Do:

• Accounting systems development and maintenance.
• Administer, maintain and upgrade agency ERP systems.
• Design, maintain and enforce systems of internal controls.
• Maintain and promulgate accounting policies and procedures.
• In conjunction with the IT department, document agency IT system policies and procedures.
• Review financial statements as provided by the Accounting Director for consistency, reasonableness and GAAP compliance.
• Quarterly review of general ledger; ensuring posted transactions are GAAP compliant.
• Quarterly review of account reconciliations to ensure all account balances are correct and recommend follow-up as needed.
• Review job ledger to ensure accuracy of job postings.
• Review reconciliation between job cost ledger and general ledger.
• Staff development.
• Setting goals and monitoring performance against those goals.
• Assist the CFO in documenting agency risk assessment.
• Coordinate annual insurance policy renewal activities.
• Maintain banking relationships.
• Monitor cash availability.
• Reconcile funding agency cash advances and cash available for operations.
• Design and maintain process for monitoring project status at macro level.
• Meet with appropriate operations staff regarding project status, recommending corrective activities as needed.
• In conjunction with Accounting Manager Contract Billings/Management, communicate with project managers on project status.
• Serve as consultant in RFP process, particularly as it relates to project partners, the procurement process, and ensuring proposed funding will pay project costs per CALSTART cost allocation/recovery policy.
• Administer funding source platforms (i.e. FTA TrAMS, DOE FedConnect, billing platforms, etc.).
• Prepare annual negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with federal cognizant agency.
• Annual System for Award Management (SAM) renewal.
• Attend project kickoff meetings to ascertain the presence of project partners and aid in proper contractual treatment in accordance with Uniform Guidance or other contractual terms and conditions.
• Working with the contracts department to ensure proper instruments (Vendor v. subrecipient) are assigned to project partners and compliance with procurement policy.
• Initiating the annual agency budget process.
• Compiling budget data.
• Aid various departments to prepare department budgets.
• In conjunction with CFO, prepare annual budget for presentation to Board.
• Budget analysis as needed.
• Auditor procurement.
• Schedule and coordinate annual audit activities.
• Prepare and provide auditors with financial statements to be included in audit report and aid in preparing notes to financial statements.
• Provide auditors with data required for annual 990 and related filings
• Monitor funding agency audit activities
• Ad-hoc duties and/or reporting as needed.

What You'll Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college/university at minimum.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
• Extensive understanding of cost accounting principles and applications.
• Five to ten years relevant accounting experience (Preferably nonprofit organizations), particularly with government contracts/grants accounting and compliance.
• Three to five years' supervision experience.
• Experience or working knowledge of auditing processes.
• Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and intermediate to advanced electronic spreadsheet skills.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of other general computer applications such as Microsoft Word and document management applications such as Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Familiarity with the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance or 2 CFR 200 [Formerly OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133]), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Desired Qualifications:

• Master's degree or CPA, or CPA candidate, is desirable but not required.
• CPA firm experience plus.
• Auditing experience is helpful.
• Above average familiarity with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance or 2 CFR 200 [Formerly OMB A-110, A-122 and A-133]), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and state cost accounting standards (Typically California).
• Sage 100 ERP experience is desirable.
• Experience with third-party report writing applications such as Crystal Reports.

$140,000 - $177,960 a year.

CALSTART values transparency and strives to provide as much information regarding compensation as possible. The salary range for this role is $140,000 - $177,960. We determine pay based on several factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, qualifications, experience, education, internal equity and other factors relevant to the job.

We understand that not everyone will match the above qualifications 100%. If your background isn't perfectly aligned but you feel you would be a great addition to the team, we'd love to hear from you.

We're a tight-knit team of world-class innovators, business minds, and change agents who believe passionately in our mission and put our team ahead of self. We are committed to the continued development and growth of our employees and invest in your success!

We care about your personal well being as much as your professional success and offer generous benefits to full time employees including: 100% company paid comprehensive health benefits for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement plan with generous company contributions, FSA for Health and Dependent Care, 3 weeks of vacation time in the first year of employment, 11 paid company holidays, paid sick time, paid family leave, and more!

Our inclusive environment focuses on making decisions based on merit without regard to race, color, hair texture, gender, religion, age, nationality, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

***We are managing this recruitment process internally and are not engaging external recruiters or staffing agencies for this position. We kindly ask that agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this role.***

Leads day-to-day operations of projects for a general contracting business. Multi-family and senior housing.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Planning and coordination of subcontractors’ work and activities for a project.

· Attend and participate in Safety Training programs and ensures implementation of safety procedures that create a safe and healthy work environment through the job site. Adheres to OSHA safety and record keeping requirements.

· Enforce compliance with project site safety, health, and environmental quality standards.

· Verify subcontractor certificates of insurance.

· Monitor subcontractor personnel to ensure adherence with project plans and promotes quality control of all installations.

· Leads on productivity issues and monitors work performance and productivity of company employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget.

· Advise senior level management of potential problems, work interference's or schedule difficulties, while assisting in circumventing or mitigating such conflicts. Provides assistance to involved contractors in resolving problems.

· Contributor to development of a thoughtful project pre-plan which includes a CPM schedule, work sequences, manpower utilization, material handling and storage requirements and equipment use.

· Communicate with project team regarding Work Directives, RFI’s, and Material Submittals.

· When requested, interfaces with owner, architect and design professionals to ensure compliance to design intent and owner satisfaction. Facilitates discovery and correction of contract document “errors and omissions” and problem solving to reduce the costs incurred.

· Ensure compliance with all internal and external record keeping requirements, with emphasis on accurate, properly coded employee automated timecards and accurately codes, fully priced material delivery tickets

· Prepare reports, document and complete all punch lists in a timely manner, review all drawings, specifications and subcontractor submittals

· Follow completion schedules and maintain a daily, written log of activities on the jobsite. Logs and reports might include photos and videos

· Use Procore construction management system to perform record-keeping tasks including, composing daily diaries, maintaining project logs and retrieving RFIs, submittal logs and agreements.

· Contribute to building good communications between project management, field engineering, estimating and specialty contractors to ensure construction complies with plans, specifications and company quality standards and that projects are completed on time and within budget.

· Chair or attend pre-job conference, regular subcontractor meetings

· Train, motivate and support subordinate employees in developing their capabilities to further company, project and personal development goals.

· Responsible for continuously expanding and updating professional knowledge and honing training skills to enhance individual and team innovation and productivity.

· Perform additional assignments as directed by supervisors or as required for successful project completion

· Attend and/or lead job meetings and provide thorough reports

· Report to General Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to analyze and develop solutions to complex problems and to communicate effectively with diverse groups required.

2. Advanced knowledge of various construction disciplines, scheduling, cost control, quality control and engineering drawings.

3. Working knowledge of company computer systems, be proficient in MS Office and software necessary.

4. Must have comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and the application of loss control measures.

5. Must be able to read plans and have experience with punch lists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

This is a full time, salary position. Including health insurance, dental, vision, 401K, paid holiday and vacation time.

Job Type: Full-time / Monday - Friday; some Saturday's required.

Salary: Depends on Experience ($125,000-$160,000); 5 years minimum experience required.

Job Type: Full-time

• Preparing general ledger entries, reconciliations for month-end close relating to lease accounting for our stores and providing analysis on fluctuations from the month-over-month and year-over-year comparisons.
• Preparing month end journal entries and account reconciliations for various accountings including prepaids, accruals, fixed assets and cash while reviewing various accounts to ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate periods and record entries as needed.
• Reviewing various expense accounts to categorize spend and provide explanations of large variances on month-over-month or year-over-year basis.
• Performing Cast Disbursement Store audits on a monthly basis to ensure disbursements are recorded appropriately and preparing findings for supervisor review.
• Assisting with fixed asset closing including invoice and expense review to determine if charges should be capitalized based on GAAP and Company policy perspective while analyzing fixed assets for disposals.
• Working collaboratively with other departments.

• A Bachelor's degree or higher required with a concentration in accounting preferred..
• Prior ASC 842 lease accounting and monthly closing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications especially Excel as well as knowledge using SAP.
• The ability to dig into the details, research and reconcile accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communications and interpersonal skills.

• What is your favorite Trader Joe's product and why?
• What makes you uniquely qualified for this position?

Accounts Payable Specialist

Temporary – Up to 6 Months but could extend

Schedule: Fully onsite

Pay $27 to $30 per hour

We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a temporary assignment with a well-established company and stable company.

Key Responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Match and reconcile invoices and statements for pricing, quantities, freight, and discounts
• Process journal entries, purchase orders, and vouchers accurately
• Research and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies
• Process checks for all company subsidiaries in a timely manner
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including sales/use tax and 1099 reporting
• Maintain vendor information and company address book accuracy

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Minimum 3 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables required)
• JD Edwards experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities
• Strong AP audit background

If you’re a detail-oriented AP professional looking for your next opportunity, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today.

Position Overview

Francison Consulting is looking for a highly motivated Document Control I to join our team in supporting the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works. This role will be responsible for managing and maintaining project documentation, supporting project managers with administrative and reporting functions, and ensuring accurate tracking of construction related records. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment and is excited about contributing to impactful public infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist Project Managers with preparation of change orders, notices to proceed, RFQs, Board letters, and general correspondence
• Support processing of payment requests, change orders, submittals, and Requests for Information RFIs
• Maintain project logs and documentation for payments, change orders, RFIs, and submittals
• Establish and maintain project document filing systems in accordance with County procedures
• Prepare reports, meeting minutes, and status updates using County standard forms and processes
• Manage and track project documentation within the project management system
• Maintain electronic filing systems and document control logs for accurate project tracking
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and digital platforms such as SharePoint or OneDrive for documentation and reporting
• Additional duties as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of document control experience in the construction field
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office software
• Must be detail oriented with effective organization and coordination skills
• Must have ability to interface and communicate effectively with others and have a positive attitude
• Experience with public agencies
• Experience in preparing and reviewing written correspondences for formatting, punctuation, grammar
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to handle changing and increasing workload
• Proficient in Excel use and spreadsheets is a must

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge or use of Expedition or CM13
• Experience with OneDrive or other digital collaboration platforms
• Knowledge or use of other Project Control Software

Why Join Francison Consulting

• Competitive salary
• Great benefits package
• Opportunity to support large scale public infrastructure projects with the County of Los Angeles
• Work alongside experienced professionals in project management, construction support, and engineering services
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow your skills while contributing to meaningful community impacting projects

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business, and as an employee team. At Liberty, we hire passionate people who care about doing the right thing for our customers. We are entrepreneurial, creative, and outcome-focused. Here, your natural talent and achievements will flourish in an inclusive environment of teamwork, trust and continuous learning. We are always pursuing excellence to exceed our ambitions goals, rewarding both the goal outcome and how we achieve it.

Purpose

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all billing components within the Company’s SAP Customer Information and Billing Systems across all jurisdictions. This role ensures that billing configurations and rate structures are aligned with approved tariffs and regulatory requirements for gas, water, and electric services throughout the U.S. and Canada.

The Manager serves as the enterprise lead for billing system governance, overseeing configuration changes, testing, and validation processes related to tariff updates, rate case implementations, and system enhancements that may impact billing components. Working closely with the Billing, Customer Care, IT, and business operations teams, this individual ensures that billing components function seamlessly and that all updates are implemented with precision and control to mitigate downstream impacts.

Accountabilities

• Ensure all billing components within SAP are properly configured and maintained according to each company’s approved tariffs and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the timely update of billing tables and configuration changes following any approved rate case or tariff revision.
• Partner closely with leaders for the implementation of billing changes resulting from rate proceedings.
• Verify that all rate elements (e.g., distribution, transmission, riders, taxes, and surcharges, multipliers etc.) are accurately reflected in the billing system.
• Ensure that all rate adjustments, new tariff structures, and regulatory directives are correctly translated into billing system logic.
• Review and assess all proposed billing system enhancement requests from business units to identify and mitigate risks to existing billing component data tables and configuration integrity.
• Direct or support testing activities for all billing system updates, including regression and validation testing, to confirm billing accuracy prior to implementation.
• Develop and maintain processes for documentation, review, and approval of all billing-related system changes.
• Ensure strong controls are in place for versioning, change tracking, and audit compliance.
• Serve as the liaison between Customer Care, IT, and Regulatory teams to ensure that business requirements are properly defined, tested, and implemented in SAP.
• Facilitate working sessions to align on timelines, testing expectations, and deployment strategies.
• Identify and implement process enhancements that improve system accuracy, control robustness, and operational efficiency. Promote standardization of billing practices across jurisdictions where feasible.

Years of Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience preferred
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in utility billing, rate implementation or SAP configuration management.
• Experience working in a regulated utility environment (gas, water, or electric) strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing billing configuration or master data governance within SAP or similar enterprise systems is required.

Through our operating business (Liberty), we provide regulated electricity, water, and natural gas utility services to over 1 million customer connections, primarily in North America. With our robust, diversified, and growing presence in communities across North America and internationally, we are continually demonstrating our “Think Global, Act Local” business model.

What We Offer

401k with Company match

Full insurance benefits (health/dental/vision/life)

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

Share purchase/match plan

Defined Contribution savings plan

Top Talent Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not certain you meet the all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to further investigate the opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all of our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

• Supporting all billing and payroll operations
• Utilization of accounting and payables software programs to perform duties and responsibilities
• Ensuring that all tasks and duties completed are done within the firm's set guidelines and policies
• Accurately and timely completing assignments
• Researching and responding to inquiries
• Displaying a positive, high-energy attitude within our team environment
• Reviewing and editing pre-bills in response to attorney and support staff requests
• Executing complex bills (i.e., multiple discounts, split-party billing, preparation of electronic bills)
• Creating, printing and verifying the accuracy of invoices prepared for clients
• Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of supporting documentation as required
• Assisting with obtaining information required for e-billing and liaising with e-billing coordinators
• Reviewing and analyzing rejected invoices and assisting with their resolution
• Processing write-offs per Firm policy
• Assistance with the creation and distribution of daily, weekly, monthly reports
• Assisting with year-end closing and reporting as required
• Assisting with special projects on various issues as needed

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and & productivity skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work flexible hours to meet deadlines
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of bookkeeping procedures (posting, balancing, debits/credits and journal entries)
• Proficiency in basic accounting principles and the ability to perform mathematical functions
• College graduate with internship/work experience

• Generous PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities

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Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.

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