Associate Vice President, Finance

Smart Energy Water; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Energy Water is seeking an experienced AVP of Finance to partner with the executive team and drive strategic financial planning in a fast-growing environment. This hands-on role requires building robust FP&A processes, capital planning, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to influence critical business decisions.

Reporting to the President, you will lead financial operations, oversee reporting, and steer performance frameworks while mentoring finance staff and aligning

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive professional experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent) required.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with structured analytics.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong executive presence and ability to communicate with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance analytics.
• Develop and improve cross-functional financial processes and reporting.
• Partner with senior leadership to drive capital decisions, M&A and growth initiatives.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical thinking

Executive presence

Cross-functional teamwork

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Where global energy, water, and gas leaders meet the next era of People + Vertical Ai

Where global energy, water, and gas leaders meet the next era of People + Vertical Ai

Where global energy, water, and gas leaders meet the next era of People + Vertical Ai

We are looking for an experienced and high energy superstar candidate in our finance team. This is a highly visible role that includes working closely with SEW executive team and companywide leadership. Reporting to the President, the right candidate will bring best practices and solid hands‑on skills in strategic planning and analysis, and financial management, but most importantly, will take an active role in the finance strategy of our company. We are looking for a player coach and hands on leader who is comfortable in a dynamic growth environment and will work with our leadership team to drive results. The AVP of Finance will have significant experience in running and building financial operations while establishing strong business and financial planning processes, raising capital, M&A, budgeting, strategic financial performance frameworks, manage reporting and driving critical financial decisions. The successful candidate will have the ability to effectively interact and influence across cross functional teams and closely liaison with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive professional experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent) required.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex business problems with well‑structured analytics.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment.
• Advanced level of Excel and PowerPoint required
• Strong executive presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to senior executives and finance partners.
• Experience presenting complex materials in a succinct manner to senior executives to drive effective decision making.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated ability to lead complex cross‑functional initiatives across a breadth of stakeholders.
• Commitment to continuous training and improvement of employees throughout the finance function
• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills, including strong oral and writing capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate and drive towards a strategic vision.
• Demonstrated ability to be decisive and action‑oriented regarding decisions affecting the team.

"SEW is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Employment Information

Full time Permanent
Onsite in Irvine, CA