VICE PRESIDENT, ACCOUNTING
Join the Market Leader in Electric Power Trading Solutions
The electrical grid is the largest and most complicated machine ever built - and right now, it’s in the middle of being reformed and reinvented! Yes Energy’s industry-leading electric power trading analytics software provides real-time visibility into a massive amount of data required to plan and efficiently operate that machine every minute of every day. Our unique and innovative view of the data informs real-time financial and operational decisions that keep utility prices low and the grid reliable. This drives innovation in this critical infrastructure. It’s challenging work with a purpose.
Be a part of our successful, growing business during national transformation.
The VP of Accounting will be responsible for leading the accounting team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, implementing robust financial controls, and optimizing financial processes to support both operational efficiency and long-term growth. This individual will work closely with the CFO, executive leadership, and cross-functional teams to align financial strategies with business objectives, drive financial transparency, and support the company’s aggressive growth trajectory in a dynamic market.

• Full-Time
• Hybrid
• Reports to: CFO
• Location: Boulder, CO
• Salary range: $180K - $220K

• Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, revenue recognition, accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain robust internal controls, policies and procedures to safeguard the company’s financial assets and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and professional growth.
• Partner with the CFO and executive management to provide financial insights, analysis and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes, ensuring accurate and data-driven projections.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies to ensure successful audits and compliance.
• Monitor cash flow, working capitol, and key financial metrics, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance and profitability.
• Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, integration and post-acquisition financial management.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Accounting and CPA certification are mandatory.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in the accounting profession, with recent financial leadership in a medium to large private equity-backed company.
• At least 7 years experience in a nationally recognized accounting firm, culminating as a Sr. Manager along with audit committee experience and strong technical accounting and financial reporting background, including significant M&A exposure.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, tax and regulatory compliance, with a successful track record of managing audits and financial operations.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think analytically, anticipate future trends, and develop innovative solutions to complex financial challenges.
• Commitment to integrity, ethics, and professionalism, with a passion for driving organizational excellence and delivering value to shareholders.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.

Yes Energy delivers real-time market data and electric power trading decision solutions. Over 1,000 market participants use Yes Energy solutions daily. The business is a leader in all aspects of information content collection and management, developing and delivering data and market analytics solutions. Since its inception in 2008, Yes Energy has become a trusted and respected supplier of innovative and reliable solutions focused on the needs of power market analysts, traders, and trade managers. Yes Energy has a team of amazing professionals across the United States, Europe, and Asia.
Yes Energy has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Colorado, and we have the culture to prove it. At Yes Energy, we care about saying “Yes” to customers. We like to listen, learn, and develop solutions that align with their needs. We think about customers as business partners, and when we help them be more successful … we are more successful, too.
Around the office, our culture is driven by some pretty fundamental values that we’re proud of:

• We love innovation and solving tough challenges.
• We are “high standards people” who combine passion and pride with hard work and rewards of all kinds- with a consistent ethic across the company.
• We’re team-focused with a flat hierarchy. We work in small teams on well-defined projects that directly impact the business's success.
• We play to each person's strengths and experience while each of us also works along a continuum of roles adjacent to our focus area. This presents the challenge of maintaining a broad set of skills and an opportunity to learn and contribute in many ways.
• We are constantly growing. Professional development happens every day and every year.
  

At Yes Energy, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Compensation and Benefits
We offer highly competitive salaries and real bonuses that are achievable and that you can impact. Our benefits package is also very competitive, including medical insurance, a 401 (k) Plan with matching, flexible vacation, and flexible work schedules. Yes Energy encourages and funds investment in both formal and informal professional development.
In accordance with Colorado law, the range provided is Yes Energy’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as location, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Yes Energy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Yes Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.