Senior Accounting Controller - Public Sector & Audit Lead

Silicon Valley Clean Energy Authority; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Sr. Manager of Accounting to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, and payroll activities.

This role collaborates with accounting vendor, Finance leadership, HR, and stakeholders to ensure reliable information and compliant processes. The position supports SVCE's mission by safeguarding public resources and promoting fiscal stewardship, reporting to the CFO, and guiding a team of

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit practices, internal controls, and public-sector accounting standards, including GASB.
• Ability to oversee complex accounting operations, evaluate financial processes, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Skill in using accounting, payroll, financial reporting, spreadsheet, and related technology systems to manage data, reporting, reconciliations, payment workflows, and payroll accounting activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, policies, and control requirements clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, external auditors, vendors, and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Manages monthly and annual accounting close processes in partnership with SVCE's accounting vendor, ensuring timely, accurate journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
• Oversees preparation, review, and accuracy of financial statements and related reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including GASB requirements.
• Leads audit coordination, supports external auditors, and ensures timely resolution of audit requests, findings, and compliance matters.
• Develops, maintains, and monitors accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that safeguard assets, support compliance, and promote effective segregation of duties.
• Provides oversight of accounting-related functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, bi-weekly payroll processing in partnership with HR, invoicing, payments, banking activities, payroll accounting, and operating cash management.
• Evaluates and improves accounting systems, payment methods, documentation, and workflow processes to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business continuity.
• Collaborates with Finance, Power Settlements, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure financial operations align with SVCE policies, budget requirements, and organizational needs.

Skills

Public-sector accounting

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Payroll accounting

Excel / financial tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business

Tools

Accounting systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE) in Sunnyvale, CA, seeks a Sr. Manager of Accounting to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, audit coordination, internal controls, and payroll activities.

This role collaborates with accounting vendor, Finance leadership, HR, and stakeholders to ensure reliable information and compliant processes. The position supports SVCE's mission by safeguarding public resources and promoting fiscal stewardship, reporting to the CFO, and guiding a team of