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Finance Manager

Houston, TX Preferred, Remote For The Right Candidate
General Overview:
Onward is a platform for change designed to engage creators and thinkers with inspirations, resources, and meaningful connections. We're building an interdisciplinary ecosystem where those seeking to make a difference are supported and rewarded - whether it's for a one-time contribution or a once-in-a-lifetime innovation. At Onward, we remain focused on innovation, sustainability, and fostering a community that propels us towards a more sustainable energy future. 
  • Onward Projects: offer new ways of utilizing technology and talent to solve complex energy challenges. we create pathways to accelerate results for energy projects, and enable innovation to go further, faster.
  • Onward Challenges: unleash the power of community to solve difficult energy problems. Onward Challenges give us exposure to 1,000s of different experiences & perspectives from around the world that are simply not available in any one company. 
  • Onward Accelerator: is an accelerator program focused on energy innovation. Participants can leverage skills and experience of the Onward community, the tools and platform of Onward Challenges and AI/ML innovation from our core data and geoscience teams. 

Job Description:

The Finance  Manager  is responsible for the consolidation, analysis and reporting of financial results, owning and driving the budgeting and forecasting processes, and providing insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision making. This position is a mid-senior role and  will report directly to the CFO.

What You’ll Do: 

  • Day to day operations in the preparation of monthly, quarterly balance sheet review, profit and loss statements, and monthly state sales tax as well as other financial reports
  • Accountable for the P&L (actuals/accruals) and provide insight into current trends and impact on future metrics
  • Collaborate with other members of Finance and Accounting to prepare and deliver weekly and monthly management reports to key team members
  • Support leadership with financial analysis and reporting as required
  • Prepare and monitor the operational plan and quarterly reviews (latest estimation) 
  • Maintain a robust Business Control Framework and ensure value and risks are properly understood, reflected and managed in decision making
  • Assist in the development of internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration and accounting
  • Ensure compliance with financial guidelines, company policies, and relevant legal regulation
  • Ensure quality control over all financial transactions
  • Provide commercial Finance support to business opportunities, challenges, business and strategy development

What you’ll bring:

  • Experience driving process improvements focused on quality, timeliness and improved efficiency
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Self-started and effective team player with exceptional interpersonal skills; ability to build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships
  • Prior small company or start-up experience a plus
  • ERP experience is a plus
  • One to two years supervisory experience preferred
  • Proven knowledge of financial analysis and strategy

Education

  • Bachelor’s Degree required in a Business or Finance related field
  • 3-5 years experience in a similar financial role

Time Commitment / Travel Requirements

  • Full-time
  • Preferred location: Houston,TX, Remote for the right candidate 
  • Up to 10% travel may be required

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