Finance Lead: Build Core Financials for a Clean Energy Startup

Voiceflow; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueCore Energy seeks its first dedicated Finance Lead to build the financial backbone from scratch. You will own the books end to end, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and monthly close, ensuring every transaction is recorded and audit-ready.

You will partner with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, fundraising, and board materials, and work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to track capital spend on the Long Beach barge and factory buildout.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and monthly close, ensuring every transaction is accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Build the company's core financial infrastructure from the ground up: chart of accounts, internal controls, approval workflows, and close processes that scale as the company grows.
• Develop and maintain financial models, budgets, and forecasts, including burn rate, runway, and cash flow visibility for the CEO and the board.
• Keep the company diligence-ready at all times: a clean data room, well-organized financials, and clear documentation so BlueCore can move quickly whenever leadership needs it.
• Partner directly with the CEO on financial reporting and board materials, translating company performance into a clear, accurate narrative.
• Track capital and project expenditures tied to the Long Beach factory buildout and barge construction, working with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to understand cost drivers and maintain accurate cost accounting.
• Select and implement the accounting systems and tools the company needs to scale finance operations, from accounting software to expense management to ERP integration.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory filings, and build the financial recordkeeping practices that will support a future audit.
• Manage vendor and contractor payments and cash management, and build cost-control mechanisms appropriate for a capital-intensive startup.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Tools

ERP system

GAAP

Job description

BlueCore Energy seeks its first dedicated Finance Lead to build the financial backbone from scratch. You will own the books end to end, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, and monthly close, ensuring every transaction is recorded and audit-ready.

You will partner with the CEO on financial planning, reporting, fundraising, and board materials, and work with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to track capital spend on the Long Beach barge and factory buildout.