Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you’ll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.The ideal Senior Accountant will carry out daily financial transactions for Gradient, handle administrative tasks, ensure accurate monthly reconciliations, and address any transaction issues that arise. This individual will be expected to be onsite at our San Francisco HQ 2-3 days/week at minimum. A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $140,000/annually + equity. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Establishing new vendor accounts, credit terms, and onboarding documents. (Khushboo)</li><li>Reviewing and posting invoices for payment of Gradient’s daily transactions in a timely manner. </li><li>Coding of transactions (invoices, credit card, expense reimbursements, etc.) with correct coding conforming with standard accounting procedures to ensure consistent and proper coding in the accounting system.</li><li>Carefully review invoices and vendor documentation to ensure the accuracy and completeness of payables records. Investigation and resolution of any problems identified with invoices.</li><li>Reconciliation of various accounts on a monthly basis, and bring any discrepancies to the attention of the Director of Finance &amp; Accounting. </li><li>Completing journal entries.</li><li>Review AP aging and closeout as applicable.</li><li>Establishing &amp; circulating contracts: NDAs, vendor supply agreements, and technical services agreements.</li><li>Filing Sales &amp; Use Tax.</li><li>Performing other duties as assigned to support the Finance Department.</li><li>Lead Reconciliations - bank, balance sheets, inventory, and fixed assets. </li><li>Develop, implement, and enforce travel and expense policies to ensure compliance with company guidelines and regulatory requirements. Review and approve employee expense reports, ensuring accuracy, proper documentation, and adherence to policy.</li><li>Review &amp; Approve Payroll in connection with HR </li></ul>Desired Qualifications:<ul><li>Detail-oriented and very organized</li><li>Demonstrated record of driving open tasks to completion</li><li>3-5 years of experience in accounting role and using financial/accounting software packages</li><li>Knowledge of GAAP accounting practices</li><li>Experience with account reconciliations and methods for expediting monthly close process</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Experienced in using contract templates, reviewing contracts for accuracy, and identifying when contracts should undergo review by counsel </li><li>Open to change in systems as company operations evolve or priorities shift, and able to operate with frequent interruptions</li></ul>Bonus Qualifications:<ul><li>Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Accounting, or Finance</li><li>Experience with Expensify, Bill.com, and Quickbooks Online or similar software including troubleshooting and resolving sync errors</li><li>Experience with grant contract management, ideally DOE and CA Energy Commission</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Equity</li><li>Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance</li><li>401k</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Unlimited PTO within reason</li><li>Relocation package ( out of state applicants only ) </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Transforming homes for comfort and health while reducing environmental impact through high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pumps.

Senior Accountant

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF was created in 2017 to accelerate clean energy growth in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. We are in the process of significantly expanding our team, operations, and programs in 2024 and seek a Manager, Investments to help us create a material and lasting impact in Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy economy.
Position Summary
NCEF seeks a Manager, Investments to join in NCEF&rsquo;s efforts to make clean energy accessible to all Nevadans. As the Manager, Investments, you will work directly with NCEF&rsquo;s Investment and Business Development teams to help design and launch NCEF&rsquo;s clean energy financing programs. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a pipeline of clients, performing investment due diligence, and managing program design and implementation. Your primary focus will be on NCEF&rsquo;s Solar for All and Electric School Bus programs.
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The anticipated start date of this position is June 1, 2024, however there is a possibility for the position to start earlier or later.
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Identify and develop a pipeline of potential clean energy project investments, including community solar projects, renewable energy on Tribal lands, and others.</li>
<li>Conduct outreach to and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including local lenders, community groups, business associations, vendors, and project developers.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Director of Investments to implement NCEF&rsquo;s investment policies and procedures, including ensuring compliance with NCEF&rsquo;s funding agreements.</li>
<li>Assist the deployment of NCEF financial assistance through a variety of programs and financial products, including affordable loans, bridge loans, and rebates serving residential and commercial clients.</li>
<li>Potential supervisory responsibilities over employee(s) such as a Loan Officer or Program Coordinator.</li>
<li>Provide technical assistance to NCEF partners in matters involving (but not limited to) financing, grants, incentives, and tax credits for clean energy implementation.</li>
<li>Generate and drive project deal flow for existing financing product lines through various channels. This includes helping to develop marketing and communications strategies to reach diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to refine, improve, and scale existing financial products and programs and how they are delivered to the market, including NCEF&rsquo;s affordable housing and community solar products.</li>
<li>Conduct research and analysis on emerging market opportunities and develop proposals for new products and program opportunities based on identified market needs.</li>
<li>Assist in the design and launch of new financial products and programs that unlock low-income solar opportunities. This will include identifying lending best practices, identifying appropriate financial vehicles and structures, developing and managing strategic partnerships, and developing impact reporting metrics and protocols.</li>
<li>Prepare weekly, monthly and annual investment-related analysis and reports.</li>
<li>Regularly attend and, as appropriate, present at industry and community events.</li>
<li>Other tasks related to investments and program implementation as appropriate.</li>
</ul>
Your Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or advanced degree, preferably in a business-related field, or equivalent work experience.</li>
<li>A minimum of 3 years of work experience in investment, finance, or consulting</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with strong communication abilities.</li>
<li>Experience with collaborative software solutions (e.g., CRM, loan processing or financial software).</li>
<li>Experience with financial modeling.</li>
<li>Experience and comfort with engaging and presenting to a variety of stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>Experience with impact investment or community development.</li>
<li>Familiarity with solar project development.</li>
</ul>
Your Compensation &amp; Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. NCEF offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, a retirement fund match, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion
NCEF is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This includes being intentional in our hiring practices and seeking to overcome systemic biases. If you believe that you have experience and skills that would be valuable to this role at NCEF - even if you do not meet the listed qualifications of the role - please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply and we will make sure your application garners the attention it deserves.
NCEF is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunity to all candidates and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit (1) a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, and (2) a CV/resume to <a href="mailto:info@nevadacef.org">info@nevadacef.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About the <a href="https://netorgft3845992-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kirsten_nevadacef_org/Documents/NCEF/NCEF%20Board%20of%20Directors/Board%20Meetings/July%2011,%202023%20Board%20Meeting/nevadacef.org">Nevada Clean Energy Fund</a> (NCEF)
NCEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF works with communities, Tribes, affordable housing developers, schools, local businesses, contractors, governments, utilities, and others to accelerate clean energy growth, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF supports a wide range of clean energy measures, including efficiency retrofits and electrification in homes and commercial buildings, zero-emissions vehicles, and residential and community solar and energy storage projects.
NCEF was created in 2017 by state legislation as the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;green bank,&rdquo; an institutional model successfully implemented in over a dozen other US states. Green banks are mission-driven institutions that use financing to accelerate the transition to clean energy, address climate change, and benefit communities.
NCEF is poised to grow significantly in the coming year due to NCEF&rsquo;s role in administering federal clean energy funds. NCEF already administers approximately $10 million in federal clean energy funds and was recently selected for another $156 million federal award.
At NCEF, we are focused on building a collaborative, equitable, respectful, impact-driven, and innovative culture that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. We seek individuals who are critical thinkers, driven to take on big challenges, open to introspection, excited to connect with a diverse and inclusive set of stakeholders, and act with a high degree of integrity. Importantly, we seek individuals with a shared passion for clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.
NCEF is currently a hybrid organization that values strategic in-person collaboration. While employees can conduct the bulk of their work remotely, you should expect regular in-person meetings and working days. All NCEF&rsquo;s employees are located in Nevada.

A nonprofit organization that supports a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans 

Manager, Investments

<div><div>For nearly 50 years, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. As a mission-driven non-profit, we partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. We are looking for a knowledgeable, people-centered, culture-builder to join our Executive leadership team as a Director of People &amp; Culture. You will work with the President &amp; CEO and other members of leadership to build a thriving remote culture for 100 employees across 12 states (and growing) while ensuring that our systems and processes are compliant with all US and state laws, regulations and requirements. This position is being filled due to retirement. We have an excellent foundation of benefits, systems, and cultural initiatives. This is an opportunity for new eyes, ideas, and initiative to take our growing organization to the next level. The Director of People &amp; Culture is a doer-manager role with one direct report. Candidates from historically excluded groups (such as Black/Brown, LGBTQIA, Hispanic) are encouraged to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a vision to develop, implement, and maintain the best possible structures and policies so our staff can fulfill their environmental mission. To this end, you will: <ul><li>Work with the leadership team to develop and implement CET's Strategic Plan.</li><li>Ensure that CET's human resources systems, policies, and procedures are compliant and as effective and appropriate as possible.</li><li>Promote CET's values and their integration into the remote work culture and environment.</li><li>Provide leadership for CET's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program.</li><li>Develop and execute long- and short-term strategy for CET's recruitment initiatives and enhance the quality of CET's applicant pool.</li><li>Ensure CET's culture of communication and feedback is effective, devising new methods and forms when needed.</li><li>Enhance CET's pay and benefits towards achieving a goal of market leadership.</li><li>Provide direction, guidance, and oversight for CET's training and development program.</li><li>Offer guidance, council, support, and mentorship for personnel decisions and actions.</li><li>Administer CET's HRIS and performance management softwares.</li></ul><ul></ul><ul></ul> This servant-leader role makes a crucial difference in people's lives. You will bring to this position:<ul><li>A passion for the non-profit, environmental mission of CET.</li><li>A bachelor’s degree with 7-10 year of increasing responsibility in human resources. PHR or SPHR certified and/or Master's degree preferred.</li><li>Proven leadership and vision aligning human resources programs with a progressive workplace culture.</li><li>Strong writing and editing abilities with the ability to write policies and procedures that effectively communicate CET’s mission and operations.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and motivate staff, with excellent speaking and listening skills. Must have the ability to understand and communicate nuance and empathy while ensuring regulatory compliance.</li><li>Proficient in MS Office with the ability to research, track and analyze data.</li><li>High speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST business hours. </li></ul> BenefitsCET provides you with excellent benefits including 4 weeks of vacation, 13 holidays, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a 3% company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses.  This is a full-time exempt position. You may work remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. CET will provide you with a laptop and other office technology.  About UsFor all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities; </li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs; </li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis.</div></div>

Transforming communities, businesses, and homes for a greener future through energy efficiency and waste reduction.

Director of People & Culture

Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you’ll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.We are seeking a Director of Financial Planning &amp; Analysis to join our team and to help guide our critical financial and business analyses for our rapidly growing company. In this role, the employee will own the development and execution of all FP&amp;A capabilities including financial reporting and analytics, business case assessments, and comprehensive, strategic thinking about the business to drive performance.Responsibilities: <ul><li> Leads and executes the annual budgeting, quarterly/monthly /weekly forecast process</li><li>Prepare comprehensive monthly financial and operational monitoring, reporting and analyses across all departments.</li><li>Define metrics and leading indicators of business performance to understand trends, proactively identify areas of opportunity and risk, and provide recommendations and solutions to business challenges.</li><li> Conducts financial modeling to support complex strategic decision-making including business case development and tradeoff/sensitivity scenario planning.</li><li>Work with Business Operations and develop a comprehensive performance management framework that includes quarterly business reviews with key performance indicators.</li><li>Lead the development and implementation of new systems and processes across the company, with a focus on automation and improved monitoring/reporting.</li><li>Collaborate with the Accounting team to perform OPEX, COGs and balance sheet variance analyses.</li><li>Support capitalization efforts including pitch development, due diligence, and investment analytics.</li><li>Partner with Marketing, and Sales to develop a comprehensive view of insightful pipeline analytics and reporting, highlighting areas of strength or weakness across the business, and recommendations for action.</li><li>Establish a robust FP&amp;A governance structure that ensures compliance with internal policies.</li><li>Enable our organization to be highly data-driven by serving as a trusted business partner to key stakeholders across the organization and provide value-added insight through additional analysis, to enable the company to scale effectively.</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>10+years FP&amp;A and Accounting experience with a combination of start-up and large company experience with demonstrated growth progression.</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field required; advanced degree or relevant certification is advantageous.</li><li>Deep background in forecasting, financial analysis, financial modeling, operational analysis, performance analysis, and financial reporting- ideally in a hardware technology business.</li><li>Advanced Excel and analytical skills including a demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex financial models.</li><li>A data-driven mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets from multiple sources along with a demonstrated ability to apply data visualization tools, such as Power BI and similar offerings for financial reporting.</li><li>Ability to convey complex information to influence and provide recommendations to key executives to support decision making.</li><li>Working knowledge and understanding of sales productivity, pipeline management, quota setting, territory planning, and sales compensation.</li><li>Strong presentation and communication skills; capable of building compelling presentations and presenting recommendations and decisions to executive leadership.</li><li>Understands the core business drivers and proactively identifies opportunities for improvement across the business.</li><li>Self-driven, results-oriented, and a collaborative team player with a keen interest in driving performance through actionable insights.</li><li>Hands on approach to problem solving and digging into challenges- resourceful and happy to roll up your sleeves to get any job done.</li><li>Strong relationship building skills and business acumen, with the ability to engage business leaders as a partner.</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Equity</li><li>Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance</li><li>401k</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Professional Development Stipend</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Unlimited PTO </li><li>Relocation package ( out of state applicants only ) </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Director of Financial Planning & Analysis 

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF was created in 2017 to accelerate clean energy growth in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. We are in the process of significantly expanding our team, operations, and programs in 2024 and seek a Loan Officer, Affordable Housing to help us create a material and lasting impact in Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy economy.
Position Summary
NCEF seeks a Loan Officer, Affordable Housing to join in NCEF&rsquo;s efforts to make clean energy accessible to all Nevadans. As the Loan Officer, Affordable Housing, you will work directly with NCEF&rsquo;s Investment and Business Development teams to execute NCEF&rsquo;s multifamily affordable housing clean energy financing programs, with a particular focus on solar energy. The Loan Officer, Affordable Housing will be responsible for working with multifamily housing projects seeking NCEF&rsquo;s financial assistance, engaging with clean energy contractors, and ensuring local community benefits.
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The anticipated start date of this position is July 1, 2024, however there is a possibility for the position to start earlier or later.
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Conduct outreach to and build partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including community groups, business associations, contractors or vendors, and project developers.</li>
<li>Support generation of deal flow for NCEF&rsquo;s affordable housing program through various channels, including helping to develop marketing and communication strategies to reach diverse audiences.</li>
<li>Work closely with the Director of Investments and Manager, Investments to implement NCEF&rsquo;s investment policies and procedures, including ensuring compliance with NCEF&rsquo;s funding agreements.</li>
<li>Assist in the design and launch of new products and programs. This will include identifying lending best practices, devising creative marketing strategies, implementing strategies for engaging and managing strategic partnerships, developing impact reporting metrics and protocols, etc.</li>
<li>Assist the deployment of NCEF financial assistance through a variety of programs and financial products, including affordable loans, bridge loans, and rebates serving residential and commercial clients.</li>
<li>Conduct monitoring and verification activities such as income qualification, post-investment servicing, and confirmation benefit sharing with affordable housing tenants.</li>
<li>Identify opportunities to refine, improve, and scale existing financial products and programs and how they are delivered to the market.</li>
<li>Conduct research and analysis on emerging market opportunities and support development of new products and programs based on identified market needs.</li>
<li>Prepare weekly, monthly and annual investment-related analysis and reports.</li>
<li>Regularly attend and, as appropriate, present at industry and community events.</li>
<li>Other tasks related to investments and program implementation as appropriate.</li>
</ul>
Your Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent work experience, preferably in a business-related field.</li>
<li>A minimum of 1 year of experience in investment, finance, or consulting.</li>
<li>Detail-oriented with strong communication abilities.</li>
<li>Experience with collaborative software solutions (e.g., CRM, loan processing or financial software).</li>
<li>Experience and comfort with engaging and presenting to a variety of stakeholder groups.</li>
<li>Familiarity with affordable housing development.</li>
</ul>
Your Desired Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience with financial modeling.</li>
<li>Familiarity with clean energy project development.</li>
<li>Experience with impact investment or community development.</li>
</ul>
Your Compensation &amp; Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $60,000-$85,000. NCEF offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, a retirement fund match, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion
NCEF is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This includes being intentional in our hiring practices and seeking to overcome systemic biases. If you believe that you have experience and skills that would be valuable to this role at NCEF - even if you do not meet the listed qualifications of the role - please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply and we will make sure your application garners the attention it deserves.
NCEF is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunity to all candidates and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
&nbsp;
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit (1) a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, and (2) a CV/resume to <a href="mailto:info@nevadacef.org">info@nevadacef.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About the <a href="https://netorgft3845992-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kirsten_nevadacef_org/Documents/NCEF/NCEF%20Board%20of%20Directors/Board%20Meetings/July%2011,%202023%20Board%20Meeting/nevadacef.org">Nevada Clean Energy Fund</a> (NCEF)
NCEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF works with communities, Tribes, affordable housing developers, schools, local businesses, contractors, governments, utilities, and others to accelerate clean energy growth, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF supports a wide range of clean energy measures, including efficiency retrofits and electrification in homes and commercial buildings, zero-emissions vehicles, and residential and community solar and energy storage projects.
NCEF was created in 2017 by state legislation as the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;green bank,&rdquo; an institutional model successfully implemented in over a dozen other US states. Green banks are mission-driven institutions that use financing to accelerate the transition to clean energy, address climate change, and benefit communities.
NCEF is poised to grow significantly in the coming year due to NCEF&rsquo;s role in administering federal clean energy funds. NCEF already administers approximately $10 million in federal clean energy funds and was recently selected for another $156 million federal award.
At NCEF, we are focused on building a collaborative, equitable, respectful, impact-driven, and innovative culture that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. We seek individuals who are critical thinkers, driven to take on big challenges, open to introspection, excited to connect with a diverse and inclusive set of stakeholders, and act with a high degree of integrity. Importantly, we seek individuals with a shared passion for clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.
NCEF is currently a hybrid organization that values strategic in-person collaboration. While employees can conduct the bulk of their work remotely, you should expect regular in-person meetings and working days. All NCEF&rsquo;s employees are located in Nevada.

Loan Officer, Affordable Housing

About the OpportunityAt Skyven Technologies, we have developed a revolutionary heat pump technology to decarbonize industrial heat. We sell this technology through an innovative Energy-as-a-Service model that saves our customers money with no capital outlay. We are hiring a Recruiter/ Human Resources (“HR”) Specialist to help Skyven grow. This is an opportunity to make a real impact at an innovative and growing climate tech company.Industrial heat is responsible for roughly 20% of global CO2 emissions. That’s roughly equivalent to emissions generated by all transportation (including land, sea, and air) and is a compelling business opportunity – it will take an estimated $3.7 trillion in capital investment to decarbonize the sector by 2050. Skyven is at the forefront of this transformation and has recently achieved a significant milestone by being selected for a $145M investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the deployment of our state-of-the-art Skyven Arcturus steam-generating heat pumps (SGHPs) at manufacturing facilities nationwide, revolutionizing how we address energy needs while combating climate change.About the RoleThe Recruiter/Human Resources Specialist will manage all aspects of recruiting and human resources efforts. The ideal candidate would be a recruiter with a strong background in HR management, as well as excellent communication and organizational skills. Success in this role will be demonstrated by the number of exceptional employees hired and retained. Your role will be crucial in ensuring that we attract and employ top talent that is aligned with our company culture and values. The position will report directly to the Director of Operations.Responsibilities<ul> <li>Oversee and manage our full cycle recruitment, from identifying potential hires to interviewing and evaluating candidates</li> <li>Coordinate, provide guidance, and support the department managers throughout the recruitment process</li> <li>Oversee all hiring and termination activities</li> <li>Predictive staffing analysis &amp; forecasting</li> <li>Oversee and manage the onboarding and offboarding process</li> <li>KPI &amp; metrics development and strategic planning</li> <li>Talent management </li> <li>Disciplinary actions</li> <li>Develop and implement HR policies and procedures</li> <li>Manage and maintain employee relationships and retention initiatives</li> <li>Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations</li> <li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records</li> <li>Handle employee relations issues and resolve conflicts</li> <li>Manage the performance evaluation process</li> <li>Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in HR and recruitment</li> </ul>Requirements<ul> <li>5+ years of proven experience as a recruiter or HR management</li> <li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related field or equivalent level of experience in lieu of education</li> <li>Experience setting up and managing HR systems and databases</li> <li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li> <li>Strong organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Knowledge of employment laws and regulations</li> <li>Ability to handle confidential information with discretion</li> <li>HR certification (e.g. SHRM-CP or PHR) is a plus</li> </ul>Location<ul> <li>We are a remote-first organization; this role is fully remote.</li> <li>The candidate must be currently based in and have the right to work in the United States.</li> </ul>Benefits<ul> <li>Base salary not including equity: $85,000 - $110,000</li> <li>Stock options</li> <li>Flexible PTO</li> <li>Access to medical, dental, and 401k benefits</li> <li>Remote work</li> </ul>

Skyven's mission is to decarbonize industrial process heat.

Recruiter / Human Resources Specialist

About Evergreen Consulting Group
Evergreen Consulting Group is a virtual full-service energy efficiency firm.&nbsp; We employ experts experienced in advancing energy efficiency initiatives for a wide array of clients. Our team members are in strategic locations across the United States. We are a supportive team that rewards individual initiative and performance. We have a progressive culture that embraces work-life balance while working in a virtual office environment from your home. This winning combination has resulted in repeated selection among the top companies on Oregon Business Magazine's list of 100 Best Companies to Work for in Oregon.
&nbsp;
Position Description: 
The Incentive Fulfillment Manager is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of incentive and payment processing for utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs. This role involves coordinating with various internal teams and external vendors to execute incentive strategies in a timely and accurate manner.
 Successful Candidates:
<ul>
<li>Possess a customer-centric mindset to enhance participant experience and drive program success.</li>
<li>Demonstrate interpersonal skills and can build and sustain relationships.</li>
<li>Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.</li>
<li>Have exceptional problem-solving skills and are dedicated to ensuring projects meet the requirements established and that internal and external customer needs are met in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Are skilled at handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; 
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will manage four key areas of responsibility:
Incentive Fulfillment:
Responsible for ensuring that all payments approved by operations teams are paid accurately and within contracted timelines.
<ul>
<li>Serve as the finance team&rsquo;s interface with the operations teams. Partner with operations teams to resolve payment issues. Provide training to operations teams on payment processes, procedures, governance, and payments risk.</li>
<li>Manage the relationship with outsourced payment processing vendors while evaluating new products and services that increase efficiency and customer satisfaction with Evergreen&rsquo;s incentive fulfillment function.</li>
<li>In partnership with the Director of Finance, support the daily money movement processes with oversight of ACH and wire processing, reconciliation incentive settlements, and completing the exception processing for incentive payments.</li>
<li>Identify suspicious transactions.</li>
</ul>
Regulatory Compliance: 
Responsible for ensuring that payments comply with federal and state regulations.
<ul>
<li>W9/1099 Management for all incentives</li>
<li>TIN matching</li>
<li>Lead escheatment responsibilities in alignment with state regulations.</li>
<li>In partnership with the operations team, ensure that all outstanding payments reach their intended recipient.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Financial Compliance:
Support the development, refinement, and execution of financial controls plans in partnership with Evergreen management.
<ul>
<li>Support Evergreen&rsquo;s SOC I certifications and compliance systems.</li>
<li>Support Evergreen annual financial review as it relates to the incentive programs, policies, procedures, data security assessments, and managing the action items resolution process to completion.</li>
</ul>
Reporting &amp; Reconciliation:
Responsible for reconciling payments approved by program teams.
<ul>
<li>Provide weekly and monthly payment/banking reconciliations.</li>
<li>Provide reconciliation between operations team database and finance system.</li>
<li>Client invoice support which includes payment reconciliation.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Qualifications:
We always strive for high customer satisfaction, going out of our way to be helpful, respectful, approachable, and team-oriented while building strong and positive working relationships.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Minimum 6+ years&rsquo; experience in accounting, payments acceptance and processing.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business management or finance or relevant experience required.</li>
<li>Must be receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.</li>
<li>Must take ownership of the work, self-initiate and follow through. This requires planning ahead, managing time well, and being available and accessible to provide solutions.</li>
<li>Demonstrable decision making/problem solving skills.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Required Areas of Experience:
Accounting 
<ul>
<li>Examining bank statements and reconciling them with general ledger entries</li>
<li>Managing incoming payments from accounts receivable and outgoing payments from accounts payable</li>
<li>Creating financial reports</li>
<li>Strong understanding of software tools such as MS Excel, Salesforce or equivalent databases, electronic data interchange methods, and financial core deposit systems.</li>
</ul>
Financial Industry 
Knowledge of banking industry regulations and operational best practices.
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of the U.S. Payment Systems, payment clearing processes, and understanding of best practices for risk mitigation.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) payment processes and platforms including check, ACH, digital wallets (Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal), pay to card, and pre-paid credit cards.</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge of payments processing industry including authorization, settlement, funding, chargebacks, interchange, card association rules/regulations, EMV, tokenization, encryption, PCI, digital ecommerce payments, fraud, escheatment, and current industry trends/challenges</li>
</ul>
Controls 
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of fraud mitigation systems and industry tools</li>
<li>Experience with financial controls standards such as: SSAE 16, Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), and training around the proper handling of Personally Identifiable Information and Nonpublic Personal Information.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
<ul>
<li>Sitting or standing for extended periods working on a computer.</li>
<li>Ability to occasionally travel via commercial airlines.</li>
<li>Lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying up to 20lbs</li>
<li>Speaking/hearing - provide clear, accurate communication, telephone or video conferencing.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Other Requirements:
<ul>
<li>We are a fully remote telecommuting organization; must be able to work from home.</li>
<li>Drug test &ndash; must pass a pre-employment drug screen.</li>
<li>Pre-employment background check.</li>
<li>A solid internet connection and home-work space.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Benefits: 
In addition to your competitive salary, medical/dental/vision plan, disability, and life insurance, and 401(k), we&rsquo;ll provide:
<ul>
<li>Generous paid time off (PTO) so you can recharge and enjoy life, plus $500 provided annually when you take a week-long vacation.</li>
<li>401(k) company contributions to help build your nest egg.</li>
<li>Discretionary bonuses based on performance because your work deserves to be rewarded.</li>
<li>Professional development funds to learn new skills and grow.</li>
<li>100% virtual company.</li>
<li>Paid volunteer day to make an impact in our communities.</li>
<li>Fun team outings and events to bond with your colleagues.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Evergreen Consulting Group provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
&nbsp;

Incentive Fulfillment Manager

<div><div>For nearly 50 years, <a href="https://www.cetonline.org/">CET</a> has helped people and businesses save energy and reduce waste. As a mission-driven non-profit, we partner with city and state agencies, utilities, homeowners, and business owners across the U.S. to build a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. BenefitsCET provides you with excellent benefits including vacation, holiday, and personal/sick time; medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; and a retirement plan with a company match. CET provides a monthly $85 stipend for your home internet and/or phone expenses. We cultivate a friendly and supportive environment to help us achieve our mission impact goals.  This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position. You may work remotely or may work out of our office in Northampton, Massachusetts. CET will provide you with a laptop and other office technology.  We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented person to join our team as an Accounts Receivable Specialist. You will work across CET's matrix structure to ensure that we are accurately invoicing our clients. You will assume responsibility for full cycle billing including invoice generation, proofing, editing, and compiling the backup documents and reports required by our contracts. This position does not oversee any direct or indirect reports. CET has a diverse set of revenue streams from several dozen clients and funding partners and we continuously bid on new work to expand our programs and services. Our diverse portfolio and active business development helps mitigate against ebbs and flows in our workforce needs. For this exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference in the realm of decarbonization, you’re a great fit for the Accounts Receivable Specialist role if you can:<ul><li>Initiate the approval process, monitor the status of invoices in the approval chain, and ensure timely monthly financial closings.</li><li>Determine invoice report requirements and work with appropriate contacts within the organization for timely and accurate preparation.</li><li>Monitor aging receivables and follow up with clients and the appropriate parties within CET when you need to escalate. </li><li>Take ownership of accounts receivable by analyzing invoicing processes and results and recommending and implementing continuous improvement measures. </li><li>Resolve errors and work to correct them.</li><li>Support the development of project or program-specific invoicing procedures.</li><li>Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.</li></ul><ul></ul> This crucial role makes a difference in people's lives and helps the environment. You will bring to this position:<ul><li>A passion for the non-profit, environmental mission of CET.</li><li>Associates degree or higher with a minimum of 4 year of invoicing, billing, or accounts receivable.</li><li>CET uses NetSuite, Salesforce, SharePoint, Excel, Teams, and other invoicing software. Experience in these environments strongly preferred. </li><li>High speed internet access and a working location free from distractions and interference during 8:30 am - 5:00 pm EST business hours. </li><li>Excellent communication skills needed with ability to work with stakeholders in the invoicing process across the organization. </li><li>Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment. </li><li>Work style should be flexible, self-directed, professional, hard-working, patient, and problem-solving. </li><li>Excellent organizational, accuracy, and time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. </li><li>Detail oriented with ability to follow and improve upon stepwise processes. </li></ul> About UsFor all of our work, we bring together a diverse team of environmental consultants, building scientists, engineers, sales, operations, and communications specialists to implement cost-effective and lasting solutions. We’re a hands-on, action-oriented organization—everyday someone on our team is:<ul><li>Conducting residential and commercial energy audits and advising building owners on efficiency and electrification opportunities; </li><li>Helping businesses reduce waste, including improving recycling or implementing wasted food diversion programs; </li><li>Working with a municipal electric utility to build innovative financing and incentive programs to accelerate electrification;</li><li>Designing outreach materials that help make green make sense for our target audience.</li></ul> The need to tackle climate change and rapidly decarbonize our economy makes our work more urgent than ever! CET is committed to racial justice and inclusion. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework spans all internal and external policies, practices, and services. The candidates we seek share this commitment to equity and find fulfillment in building an inclusive culture in a collaborative, non-linear, and continuous learning environment. CET is an equal opportunity employer and provider. We strive for a welcoming and inclusive environment. Diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. You may include military service assignments and any verified work performed on a volunteer basis. Physical Demands/Conditions Requirements: Including but not limited to the following: Normal office environment. Repetitive keyboarding movements and sitting 6-8 hours/day.  This position, on occasion, will be required to travel to CET offices or other locations. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skill, and ability. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.</div></div>

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you’ll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future.As a Public Policy Manager, you will be an instrumental member of the team in charting strategic opportunities, developing new governmental and community partnerships, and interfacing directly with federal, state, and local officials. You will join a team of visionaries seeking to quickly expand Gradient’s reach in a heavily outward facing and strategic role. Gradient’s products are uniquely well-suited to decarbonize the old multifamily buildings that are found in frontline and LMI communities, and you will play a critical role in ensuring (through government and utility policies) that the company’s products reach these communities.This is a remote or hybrid role, with a preference for candidates located in Washington, DC, New York City, or Northern California.   Responsibilities: <ul><li>Research, analyze, and unlock incentives for a new generation of residential comfort products </li><li>Drive refrigerant policy at federal, state and municipal levels to ensure that the next generation of refrigerants doesn't repeat the mistakes of CFCs and HFCs</li><li>Build and execute a policy engagement strategy aimed at developing new opportunities directly with government and utility partners, creating the policy conditions necessary for broader company growth</li><li>Keep abreast of and advise on important changes in regulatory and legislative matters in key venues (federal, target states and cities)</li><li>Build and nurture relationships with government leaders, partners, businesses, organization and other prospective partners to carry out legislative strategy and strategic development</li><li>Source, apply for, and manage government grants that support company business goals</li><li>Collaborate with building decarbonization industry associations to remain aware and engaged on current initiatives and industry developments</li><li>Track and communicate policy trends and regulatory proceedings to Gradient growth and product teams to inform commercial strategy and product design decisions</li></ul>Desired Qualifications<ul><li>7+ years of government relations or public policy experience within government agencies, utilities, the energy or cleantech domains, and/or relevant nonprofits, public interest groups, companies, or industry associations</li><li>Familiarity with the history, recent progress, and future trends in energy efficiency and climate regulations (such as IRA/BIL, appliance standards, building codes, building performance standards, etc)</li><li>Thorough understanding of energy efficiency regulatory constraints (such as cost-effectiveness criteria, fuel-switching policies, etc)</li><li>Strong relationships within the energy efficiency community (including with regulators, utilities, consultants, REEOs, etc)</li><li>Preference for some experience applying for and managing grant funding</li><li>An analytical and strategic mindset with the ability to drive the company toward high-impact initiatives and efficient growth </li><li>Availability to travel up to 25% of the time depending on business needs</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Equity</li><li>Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance</li><li>401k (employee </li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Professional Development Stipend</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Unlimited PTO </li><li>Relocation package ( out of state applicants only ) </li></ul>We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

Public Policy Manager 

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF was created in 2017 to accelerate clean energy growth in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. We are in the process of significantly expanding our team, operations, and programs in 2024 and seek a Federal Grants Manager to help us create a material and lasting impact in Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy economy.
Position Summary
NCEF seeks a Federal Grants Manager to join in NCEF&rsquo;s efforts to make clean energy accessible to all Nevadans. With an eye for detail, the Federal Grants Manager will manage all tracking, reporting, and evaluation against NCEF&rsquo;s governmental funding awards. The Federal Grants Manager will work closely with NCEF&rsquo;s Chief Operating Officer (COO), General Counsel &amp; Chief Risk Officer, and Accounting &amp; Finance Manager on post-award administration. The Federal Grants Manager&rsquo;s efforts are instrumental to ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements, adherence to internal controls policies, and maintenance of NCEF&rsquo;s reputation as a national leader in sustainable investments.
The anticipated start date of this position is June 1, 2024, however there is a possibility for the position to start earlier or later.
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Track and authorize expenditures for each program/project in the appropriate account in NCEF&rsquo;s grants and contracts database.</li>
<li>Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual federal grant reports, as appropriate.</li>
<li>Prepare subaward documentation and monitor subawards.</li>
<li>Work with subawardees to collect and review subaward reports.</li>
<li>Review NCEF and subawardee expenses for allowability of costs.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with internal control policies for NCEF staff, subawardees, and program beneficiaries.</li>
<li>Work with Program Staff to prepare and monitor Participant Support Costs (i.e., rebate) implementation.</li>
<li>Liaise with federal and state agencies regarding funding contract compliance, including the US Environmental Protection Agency, US Department of Energy, and Nevada Governor&rsquo;s Office of Energy.</li>
<li>Support internal and external reports on portfolios of projects, impact metrics, and/or use of funds.</li>
<li>Work with COO and other NCEF staff on procurement, reporting, and contract management.</li>
<li>Work with NCEF leadership to develop grant proposals and contract bids (anticipate 2-3 per year), including developing budgets and reviewing proposal packages for accuracy and compliance.</li>
</ul>
Your Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.</li>
<li>A minimum of 3 years of experience in a relevant field.</li>
<li>Direct experience with federal grant proposal, pre-award, and post award process. Experience with EPA, DOE, and/or DOL preferred.</li>
<li>Knowledge of Federal Circulars and Regulation (e.g., 2 CFR &sect; 200).</li>
<li>Successful record performing in a deadline-driven environment, while supporting multiple-proposal deadlines/ schedules.</li>
<li>High attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship with staff, federal Project Officers, and other key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.</li>
<li>Self-motivated and passionate about having an impact.</li>
<li>Grant management credentials are preferred.</li>
<li>Experience and/or understanding of accounting principles is preferred.</li>
<li>Experience with QuickBooks and federal grant management software is preferred.</li>
</ul>
Your Compensation &amp; Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000. NCEF offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, a retirement fund match, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion
NCEF is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This includes being intentional in our hiring practices and seeking to overcome systemic biases. If you believe that you have experience and skills that would be valuable to this role at NCEF - even if you do not meet the listed qualifications of the role - please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply and we will make sure your application garners the attention it deserves.
NCEF is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunity to all candidates and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit (1) a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, and (2) a CV/resume to <a href="mailto:info@nevadacef.org">info@nevadacef.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About the <a href="https://netorgft3845992-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kirsten_nevadacef_org/Documents/NCEF/NCEF%20Board%20of%20Directors/Board%20Meetings/July%2011,%202023%20Board%20Meeting/nevadacef.org">Nevada Clean Energy Fund</a> (NCEF)
NCEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF works with communities, Tribes, affordable housing developers, schools, local businesses, contractors, governments, utilities, and others to accelerate clean energy growth, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF supports a wide range of clean energy measures, including efficiency retrofits and electrification in homes and commercial buildings, zero-emissions vehicles, and residential and community solar and energy storage projects.
NCEF was created in 2017 by state legislation as the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;green bank,&rdquo; an institutional model successfully implemented in over a dozen other US states. Green banks are mission-driven institutions that use financing to accelerate the transition to clean energy, address climate change, and benefit communities.
NCEF is poised to grow significantly in the coming year due to NCEF&rsquo;s role in administering federal clean energy funds. NCEF already administers approximately $10 million in federal clean energy funds and was recently selected for another $156 million federal award.
At NCEF, we are focused on building a collaborative, equitable, respectful, impact-driven, and innovative culture that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. We seek individuals who are critical thinkers, driven to take on big challenges, open to introspection, excited to connect with a diverse and inclusive set of stakeholders, and act with a high degree of integrity. Importantly, we seek individuals with a shared passion for clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.
NCEF is currently a hybrid organization that values strategic in-person collaboration. While employees can conduct the bulk of their work remotely, you should expect regular in-person meetings and working days. All NCEF&rsquo;s employees are located in Nevada.

Federal Grants Manager

The Nevada Clean Energy Fund (NCEF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF was created in 2017 to accelerate clean energy growth in Nevada, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and meaningfully address climate change. We are in the process of significantly expanding our team, operations, and programs in 2024 and seek a Accounting &amp; Finance Manager to help us create a material and lasting impact in Nevada&rsquo;s clean energy economy.
Position Summary
NCEF seeks an Accounting &amp; Finance Manager to join in NCEF&rsquo;s efforts to make clean energy accessible to all Nevadans. As the Accounting &amp; Finance Manager, you will work directly with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and assist in managing all accounting functions of NCEF, leading the annual budgeting process, and generating financial reports. You will also collaborate closely with the General Counsel and Federal Grants Manager. You will play a vital role in helping to maintain NCEF&rsquo;s business operations, manage finances, and implement successful investment portfolio administration. Your efforts are instrumental in ensuring compliance with internal controls policies and maintaining NCEF&rsquo;s reputation as a national leader in sustainable investments.&nbsp;
The anticipated start date of this position is June 1, 2024, however there is a possibility for the position to start earlier or later.
Your Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Process all financial transactions and maintain the organization&rsquo;s accounting books.</li>
<li>Prepare and ensure the accuracy of the monthly and annual financial statements, including the P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Rolling Forecast.</li>
<li>Maintain all cash accounts and banking relationships.</li>
<li>Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and monitor budget variances on a monthly basis; prepare the monthly rolling forecast and effectively communicate with department heads and other staff regarding variances or other financial issues.</li>
<li>Conduct all AR and AP activity including the accurate and timely invoicing of vendors and payment of accounts.</li>
<li>Maintain accurate restricted fund accounts and ensure that restricted funds are properly accounted for and reported.</li>
<li>Process monthly payroll, ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of any salary or benefits changes; ensure timely delivery of W2s at year-end.</li>
<li>Prepare for and manage the annual financial audit process; work closely with third-party auditor to ensure a satisfactory audit report; ensure compliance with federal grant requirements (single audit).</li>
<li>Identify effective solutions to financial issues as they arise.</li>
<li>Review and accurately record financial activities, including staff expenditures, subawards, and procurement contracts.</li>
<li>Work with investment team and loan processing software to assist with loan billing statements and account for loan activities.</li>
<li>Work with COO and others on procurement, reporting, and contract management tasks.</li>
<li>Prepare weekly cash activity reports.</li>
</ul>
Your Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Passionate about clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent work experience / professional certifications, preferably in an accounting or finance field.</li>
<li>A minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, operations, compliance, or another relevant role.</li>
<li>High attention to detail.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to maintain a positive collaborative relationship with staff, funders, and other key stakeholders.</li>
<li>Excellent problem-solving skills.</li>
<li>Experience with automated accounting systems such as QuickBooks.</li>
<li>High proficiency with Microsoft Excel.</li>
</ul>
Your Desired Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Understanding of budgeting, loan processing, real estate finance, and general accounting principles.</li>
<li>Direct experience working with federal funding.</li>
<li>CPA</li>
<li>Experience managing finances for a large entity or investment program.</li>
<li>Knowledge about nonprofit tax law and public charity regulations.</li>
</ul>
Your Compensation &amp; Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience. The anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000. NCEF offers a competitive compensation package that includes medical and dental benefits, a retirement fund match, and paid time off.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion
NCEF is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. This includes being intentional in our hiring practices and seeking to overcome systemic biases. If you believe that you have experience and skills that would be valuable to this role at NCEF - even if you do not meet the listed qualifications of the role - please don&rsquo;t hesitate to apply and we will make sure your application garners the attention it deserves.
NCEF is an equal employment opportunity employer, and provides equal employment opportunity to all candidates and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability, or physical disability, political affiliation, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.
To Apply
Interested applicants should submit (1) a one-page cover letter expressing their interest and fit for the position, and (2) a CV/resume to <a href="mailto:info@nevadacef.org">info@nevadacef.org</a>.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About the <a href="https://netorgft3845992-my.sharepoint.com/personal/kirsten_nevadacef_org/Documents/NCEF/NCEF%20Board%20of%20Directors/Board%20Meetings/July%2011,%202023%20Board%20Meeting/nevadacef.org">Nevada Clean Energy Fund</a> (NCEF)
NCEF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of supporting a thriving, affordable, and accessible clean energy economy by providing financial and technical resources to Nevadans. NCEF works with communities, Tribes, affordable housing developers, schools, local businesses, contractors, governments, utilities, and others to accelerate clean energy growth, reduce energy costs, create jobs, and address climate change. NCEF supports a wide range of clean energy measures, including efficiency retrofits and electrification in homes and commercial buildings, zero-emissions vehicles, and residential and community solar and energy storage projects.
NCEF was created in 2017 by state legislation as the state&rsquo;s &ldquo;green bank,&rdquo; an institutional model successfully implemented in over a dozen other US states. Green banks are mission-driven institutions that use financing to accelerate the transition to clean energy, address climate change, and benefit communities.
NCEF is poised to grow significantly in the coming year due to NCEF&rsquo;s role in administering federal clean energy funds. NCEF already administers approximately $10 million in federal clean energy funds and was recently selected for another $156 million federal award.
At NCEF, we are focused on building a collaborative, equitable, respectful, impact-driven, and innovative culture that acknowledges the importance of work-life balance. We seek individuals who are critical thinkers, driven to take on big challenges, open to introspection, excited to connect with a diverse and inclusive set of stakeholders, and act with a high degree of integrity. Importantly, we seek individuals with a shared passion for clean energy, combating climate change, and having a positive impact on the lives of Nevadans.
NCEF is currently a hybrid organization that values strategic in-person collaboration. While employees can conduct the bulk of their work remotely, you should expect regular in-person meetings and working days. All NCEF&rsquo;s employees are located in Nevada.

Accounting & Finance Manager

Join us at Gradient, where our purpose is to revolutionize home comfort while championing environmental sustainability. Our mission is to combat the escalating challenge of climate change by redefining how homes are heated and cooled. Today, the environmental impact of heating and cooling systems surpasses that of the entire transportation sector, and without intervention, this trend is set to escalate drastically. At Gradient, we believe that ensuring comfortable living spaces shouldn’t come at the cost of our planet. We envision a future where every individual can enjoy the luxury of a comfortable home without contributing to carbon emissions. Our high-efficiency, low-carbon heat pump is just the beginning of our journey toward fully decarbonizing buildings. By joining Gradient, you’ll be at the forefront of a movement to make sustainable living accessible to all, ensuring healthier communities and a brighter, greener future. We are seeking a Senior Manager of Business Development for the New England Region to be  responsible for growing and converting a robust pipeline across several verticals, building relationships, closing deals and launching a ground-breaking improvement in comfort, design, and low-carbon heating and cooling. This role will report directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, and will also interface closely with the Marketing, Product, Operations, Customer Service teams and other cross-functional teams to build a world class brand. Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead and execute business development and sales strategies, for defined market segments/channels to position Gradient as a preferred provider in the commercial space.</li><li>Consistently deliver market leading results in prospecting for new sales opportunities, sales of new clients, retaining customers, driving revenue growth within existing client base and providing world-class customer satisfaction.</li><li>Identify prospective partners in your territory and build meaningful and durable revenue-generating relationships with a diverse group of prospective clients.</li><li>Strengthen and maintain relationships with key customers, including internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Implementing actions to improve sales performance, and identifying opportunities for driving profitable revenue to meet and to exceed sales targets</li><li>Sourcing, developing and managing leads and sales activity at every stage of the sales funnel.</li><li>Acquiring and identifying key marketplace, industry, economic, and consumer feedback, including competitive information, customer expectations, and industry trends</li><li>Understand all policies and regulatory frameworks that directly impact Gradient’s business models and go to market.</li><li>Strategically navigate your market’s unique buying landscape using research and strong analytical skills, work with marketing to develop case studies, compelling business cases for our product and demonstrate our value proposition.</li><li>Communicating customer and prospect product pain points to marketing, product, operations and engineering teams-be the voice of the customer.</li><li>Be a thought partner to prospective clients by educating and consulting with them to develop technical solutions and funding mechanisms.</li><li>Cultivate and inspire a culture that advocates the company’s mission, core values and vision in every customer interaction</li><li>Channel Partner development – secure, nurture and support strategic reseller and location partner relationships.</li><li>Construct go to market plans with partners for joint selling and marketing campaigns to create greater awareness of products and services and market value.</li></ul> Desired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, or related field</li><li>10+ years, with a record of achievement in sales, business development and client facing experience developing and managing growth strategies with partners and customers, direct sales or channel management.</li><li>Demonstrated track record of success in negotiating and closing commercial transactions and meeting overall sales goals.</li><li>Verifiable local industry contacts (builders, contractors, engineers)</li><li>Industry subject matter experience and overall understanding of the HVAC industry, both technology and channels to market, including emerging trends and regulations.</li><li>Knowledge of HVAC designs, applications, and electrification solutions and deploying them in a B2B sales environment.</li><li>Solid understanding of local state and utility rebate programs and ability to leverage this knowledge to ensure Gradient participation and certification in these programs</li><li>An educator, collaborator, and thought partner: you enjoy consultative sales processes, and know how to use information to build a compelling narrative.</li><li>Proven ability to strike the right tone and communicate both in person and virtually with a range of audiences that include but are not limited to executives, contractors, vendors, government officials, architects, commercial building property owners, installers and other key stakeholders.</li><li>Strategic and growth mindset; self-motivator with high energy level and enthusiasm towards activities and goals</li><li>You enjoy fast-paced environments, aren’t deterred by setbacks or pivots, and thrive in roles requiring a very high degree of responsibility and lots of autonomy</li><li>An excellent team player; you’re a meaningful individual contributor, and a mentor to others on your team. You view successes as team efforts and enjoy working with others.</li><li>Excellent time management skills and the ability the abilities to be flexible, adapt to change and be collaborative</li><li>Proficiency in common computer applications including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, CRMs, etc.</li><li>Ability/willingness to travel up to 35% preferred.</li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Equity</li><li>Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance</li><li>401k</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Professional Development Stipend</li><li>Commuter benefits</li><li>Unlimited PTO </li></ul> We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company. We seek to create a culture where everyone can belong because we believe that people do their best work when they can show up every day as their authentic selves. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.Gradient is an equal opportunity employer. We do not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

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