Sr. Director, Accounting

About EVgo

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to build a sustainable business that powers our transportation and protects our planet. As a leader in clean transportation, EVgo sits at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and innovation.

We are rapidly expanding our national footprint through strategic partnerships with retailers, automakers, rideshare and, fleets, bringing fast charging to communities across the country. EVgo enables drivers of all makes and models to charge where they want, when they want.

At EVgo, sustainability is not just what we do; it is who we are. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy solutions, and building infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future. We believe great companies are built by great people. Our culture is mission driven, customer centric, collaborative, and innovative, with a strong focus on creating an environment where employees can grow and make a lasting positive impact.

Join us as we charge forward.

Position Summary

The Sr. Director, Accounting leads EVgo's general ledger accounting organization, directing a multi-team accounting structure and shaping the strategic direction of close operations, technical accounting policy, and organizational capability. This role operates with significant autonomy under the CAO, making independent decisions on the most complex accounting, control, and resource matters within scope. The Sr. Director, Accounting defines accounting operating standards, drives transformational process and systems improvements, and builds organizational depth to support EVgo's obligations as a growing public company — partnering with the CAO to ensure the accounting organization operates with the rigor, accuracy, and discipline that the business demands.

Responsibilities

Senior Organizational Leadership

• Lead EVgo's general ledger accounting organization across multiple teams and managers, setting organizational strategy, goals, and accountability frameworks.
• Develop a strong pipeline of accounting leadership talent; actively coach Directors, Sr. Managers, and Managers on technical depth, people effectiveness, and strategic thinking.
• Make independent resourcing, leveling, and succession decisions; ensure the organization is structured to scale with EVgo's growth and evolving public company requirements.
• Define and sustain a high-performance organizational culture grounded in technical excellence, control rigor, and continuous improvement.

Accounting Strategy & Technical Authority

• Set the strategic direction for EVgo's general ledger close operations, defining quality benchmarks, close frameworks, and multi-year improvement roadmaps.
• Monitor the accounting standard-setting environment and lead the assessment and implementation of new standards affecting EVgo's general accounting operations.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and operating standards across all managed areas, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with US GAAP.

Control Environment & Audit Leadership

• Own the overall control environment for EVgo's general accounting operations; assess control design and operating effectiveness across all managed teams and drive remediation of systemic issues.

Systems, Process Transformation & Partnership

• Define and lead the accounting organization's systems and automation strategy; drive transformational improvements in close efficiency, data quality, and process scalability.
• Evaluate and recommend significant technology investments that improve accounting accuracy, control strength, and team productivity.
• Partner with the CAO on organizational strategy, resource planning, and the accounting implications of major business decisions, transactions, and capital programs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 15 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 12 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 8 years experience; or equivalent experience.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field;
  Master's degree or MBA preferred.
• CPA license strongly preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience with significant client engagement as a senior manager or partner.
• Experience as a Controller or equivalent accounting leader at a listed company.
• Track record of building accounting…