Associate Director of Finance; Korean Bilingual

Title: Associate Director of Finance – Renewable Energy

Team: Business Support
Supervisor: Head of Business Support
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Full Time
Work Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day remote)
Work Location: Cleveland, OH office

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As a key member of the Finance team, the Associate Director of Finance reports to the Head of Business Support and assumes a strategic role in the overall management of the company. The position aids in managing day‑to‑day planning, implementation, controlling all financial‑related activities, including accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, job costing, legal, property management, deal analysis, investor relationships, partnership compliance, and financing.

Travel up to 20% as needed.

• Communicate, engage and interact with Head of Business Support and management.
• Assess and evaluate financial performance with regard to long‑term operational goals, budgets and forecasts, providing insight and recommendations for both short‑term and long‑term growth.
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information; evaluate departments and suggest process automation for increased efficiency.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives aligned with the organization’s growth plans.
• Select and engage consultants, auditors and investors.
• Recruit, interview and hire finance and accounting staff as needed.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team and round‑table discussion panel.
• Participate in pivotal decisions related to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by senior leadership.

• Prepare and present monthly financial budgeting reports including profit and loss by division, forecast vs. budget by division, and weekly cash flow by division.
• Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.
• Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives, product launches and/or new service offerings.
• Manage financial planning and analysis; supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

• Supervise accounting team members to ensure proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software.
• Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff.
• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, compliance and financial procedures.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, foundations, investors and the Board of Directors.
• Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.
• Review all month‑end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocations.
• Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems.
• Hire, develop and manage accounting staff.
• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.

• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability.
• Oversee cash, investments and asset management areas.
• Explore new investment opportunities and provide recommendations on potential returns and risks.
• Utilize forward‑looking models…