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Renewell Energy · 16 hours ago

Finance & Operations Lead

Bakersfield, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Renewell Energy is a mission-driven startup focused on innovative energy solutions. They are seeking a Finance & Operations Lead to oversee financial planning, forecasting, and corporate compliance, while partnering directly with the CEO on strategic initiatives.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringOil and GasRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Own and continuously refine Renewell's financial model, including deployment-level unit economics, capital planning, and investor-facing analyses

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing clear insight into actuals vs. plan

Maintain a 13-week cash flow forecast and longer-range runway scenarios to support capital allocation and fundraising decisions

Partner directly with the CEO on board materials, fundraising diligence, and strategic planning, translating operational complexity into financial clarity

Oversee the external accounting firm to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financials, including monthly close and reconciliations

Own internal financial controls across accounts payable (AP), expenses, and reimbursements, leveraging Ramp (online payment platform) and vendor workflows

Maintain equity records and compliance in Carta (online equity management platform), including option grants and cap table support

Coordinate with CPAs on tax filings, reviews, and audits, serving as Renewell's primary internal point of contact

Own end-to-end management of $6.4M+ in awarded grants, including reimbursement strategy, documentation, and agency interactions

Prepare and submit grant reimbursement applications, gathering payroll data, invoices, and engineering time logs

Maintain audit-ready grant documentation and ensure timely, accurate submissions with minimal rework

Track and manage Renewell's corporate compliance calendar, including entity filings, board governance requirements, and 401(k) testing

Run payroll and benefits administration through Gusto (online payroll and benefits platform); liaise with benefits brokers and providers

Lead onboarding and offboarding, including systems access, compliance paperwork, and process documentation

Maintain employee handbook and HR policies; ensure compliance with state and federal employment regulations

Support company culture through all-hands, team events, and offsites as the team scales

Lead or support cross-functional projects related to systems upgrades, process improvements, compliance clean-up, or operational scaling

Qualification

Financial planningForecastingCash flow analysisGrant managementQuickBooks OnlineGustoRampCartaPeople operationsProactiveOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedOwnership mindset

Required

3-5 years of experience in finance, business operations, or accounting, ideally within a product-driven, capital-intensive, or field-operational environment (energy, industrials, agriculture, or startups)

Strong foundation in financial planning, forecasting, and cash flow analysis, with the ability to translate data into strategic insight

Experience overseeing external accounting partners and maintaining financial rigor without needing to do all transactional work personally

Hands-on familiarity with QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Ramp, and Carta (or equivalent tools)

High judgment, ownership mindset, and comfort operating with ambiguity in a fast-moving startup environment

Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive — able to manage complex workflows while keeping an eye on the big picture