Finance and Operations Associate

Euclid Power | Location: New York City or Remote | Full-Time

About Us

Euclid Power is a renewable energy software and services company that is building the operating system for the renewable energy industry; we make data management and workflow tools to help project developers and investors build more renewable energy projects. We believe it is time that the process of deploying renewable energy projects was powered by software, as much as social media or online ads.

Euclid is trusted by some of the largest solar investors, solar developers, utilities, and technology integrators to provide software, guidance, and project diligence support. Euclid is a company of 50+ led by a world-class team of renewable energy, software, product, and project management veterans. Our solutions have driven the creation of over 3GW of renewable energy capacity across hundreds of projects.

Our company is committed to hiring talented team members and advisors who are hardworking, passionate, and committed to our mission. Hires at this stage will immediately contribute to the DNA of our product, processes, and, most importantly, culture. At Euclid, learning, growing, and testing the best ideas are central to our approach to solving one of the world’s most important challenges: climate change.

About The Role & Team

We are seeking a Finance and Operations Associate to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance and Strategy Lead, this individual will join a small and scrappy team who are all committed to making a sizable impact on the future of the renewable energy industry. The ideal candidate will be comfortable navigating ambiguity and able to take initiative in figuring things out with minimal direction. You'll play a critical role in managing financial operations, including accounts payable, invoicing, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), and conducting ad hoc financial analysis to support decision-making processes within our dynamic organization.

What You’ll Do – Immediate

• Spearhead day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, invoicing, cash flow management, and reporting.
• Develop and implement efficient processes to streamline financial data and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support the development and maintenance of financial models, forecasts, and budgets.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare regular financial reports and provide actionable insights to management.
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis projects to address emerging business needs.
• Present findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner to facilitate decision-making.
• Support corporate operations including insurance and legal workstreams

What You’ll Do – Long Term

• Support annual budgeting and planning workstreams
• Support fundraise processes as Euclid looks to raise a Series A and beyond
• Have the opportunity to grow and take ownership over various functions

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, early stage startup environment.
• 2-4 years experience in financial operations, accounting, FP&A, and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with a knack for problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel skills.
• Prior experience in startups or entrepreneurial ventures is a plus.
• Renewable energy industry experience is a plus.

Who You Are

• A driven self-starter
• Detailed-oriented, organized individual, who fervently believes there is no compromising when it comes to the details
• Humble, with the willingness to support cross-functional work at a rapidly growing company.
• Clear communicator, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A resourceful, open-minded, entrepreneurial thinker who can flourish in a resource-limited environment.

What We Provide

• Benefits package (401K, Health Insurance, Remote Work, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays)
• Opportunity for early equity awards and share in the growth of the firm you are helping build
• Professional credential obtainment sponsorship (PMP, PE, CFA, Software)
• Multidisciplinary exposure and training (Tax, Legal, Finance, Diligence, Engineering etc.)
• Opportunity to learn and grow in a truly supportive, collaborative, dynamic, and diverse environment
• Exposure to high-profile, industry leading clients, products, and technology
• Work that matters

We are committed to building an inclusive working environment and doing our part to create a more equitable world. We strongly encourage applicants from underrepresented and/or historically marginalized communities to apply.

The starting base salary for this role is between $102,000 and $133,000 with an equity award as part of your all-in compensation. The actual base salary and equity is dependent upon many factors, such as education, experience, skills, and internal compensation equity. The base salary range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity and benefits.