Senior Financial Operations Consultant

CLEAResult; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

Volunteer time off

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Assistance Program

Continued training

Job summary

CLEAResult seeks a Senior Financial Operations Consultant to partner with program managers, handling cost accounting, month-end close, and external audit support. You will analyze revenue, labor, and expenses, assist with budgets and forecasting, and generate key financial insights for strategic decisions.

The role is remote for candidates in New England, requiring 7+ years in accounting/finance and strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting or financial operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred, and/or equivalent experience.
• Strong cost accounting background with experience preparing financial statements for external audit.
• Experience managing month-end close with accuracy and efficiency.
• Knowledge of ASC 606/revenue recognition and its impacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-of-month closing process with accuracy and drive efficiencies.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting docs for external audit.
• Apply cost accounting to analyze program costs, labor, and expenses.
• Collaborate with program managers to understand impacts to P&L and establish KPI measures.
• Support budget analyses, forecasting, variance analysis, and reconciliations.

Skills

Cost accounting

Month-end close

Financial analysis

Revenue recognition

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive. Additionally, you will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; we also offer a company-paid health care concierge service to help navigate our health plan to make the best decisions for you and yours
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick, personal and parental leave time
• Paid Volunteer Time: giving back to our communities is important to us
• Employee Recognition Program – convert your recognition points into gift cards
• Employee Assistance Program – offers benefits to help you manage daily responsibilities
• Access to on-demand training courses to advance further in your career

Job Description

This is a remote role where successful candidates reside in the New England area. We are looking for a talented individual… to join CLEAResult as a Senior Financial Operations Consultant. In this role, you will act as a finance business partner supporting program managers, with a strong emphasis on cost accounting, preparing financial statements for external audit, and managing the month-end close process. You'll also be responsible for client/program financial analysis (revenue, labor, expenses), program budget and forecasting support, financial reporting support, and program KPI support, preparing financial analysis in support of business objectives and program management activities. You're a great match if you can…

• Manage the end-of-month closing process with accuracy while driving efficiencies, including analysis and commentary to explain the financials
• Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation for external audit, acting as liaison between the accounting firm and Operations on audit and financial compliance questions
• Apply cost accounting principles to analyze program costs, labor, and expenses, supporting accurate program financial reporting and compliance with financial reporting standards
• Work closely with program managers and directors to proactively understand impacts to the P&L and establish key financial measures for business strategies
• Manage program data and conduct financial analysis, forecasting, variance analysis, and reconciliations to forecasts and contractual program budgets
• Compile and prepare budget analyses and comparisons, providing insightful analysis with risk-mitigation recommendations, including operational expense modeling with program teams
• Act as a liaison between Operations and Corporate to research and answer questions, and support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested
• Apply an understanding of ASC 606/revenue recognition and contractual language to assess financial drivers and impacts
• Proactively facilitate and support mid-month reviews, and drive process improvements and system optimizations
• Support management initiatives such as process standardization, protect organizational value by maintaining confidentiality, and perform other duties as assigned

You will have…

• 7+ years of applicable experience in accounting or financial operations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business preferred, and/or equivalent experience
• Strong cost accounting background, with hands-on experience preparing financial statements for external audit
• Proven experience managing month-end close processes with accuracy and efficiency
• Experience with government-level financial reporting a plus
• Solid understanding of ASC 606/revenue recognition and its financial impacts
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Based in New England; this is a remote position

Target Compensation: $100,000.00/annual

DOT Requirements

If applicable, meet all DOT qualification requirements and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local transportation regulations.

Compensation Range $81,400.00 - $122,100.00

Currency USD

Type Salary

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

CLEAResult will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization including for international students.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support.

Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.

We change the way people use energy.

CLEAResult started in Austin, Texas, in 2003 with a simple idea: a results-oriented company could have a positive impact by helping people make smart energy decisions. In the years since, we've grown to become the single largest provider of energy solutions in North America. Now, with offices in over 60 cities in the U.S. and Canada, we're able to tailor our efforts to fit our clients' specific needs, while positively impacting the energy landscape on a global scale.

OUR MISSION We are driven to make a change. We offer a comprehensive set of energy programs and demand‑side management strategies. Our energy experts design and maintain energy optimization services for utility companies as well as institutional, commercial and industrial organizations. We deliver solutions that lower load requirements for utilities, reduce energy bills for end users and minimize environmental burdens on communities. Every day, in every way possible, we change the way people use energy.