Senior Financial Analyst

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$98,100.00/yr - $/yr

San Diego Community Power (Community Power) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Analyst to support financial oversight and strategic analysis for energy efficiency programs funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This role is critical in ensuring the financial integrity, compliance, and performance of Community Power’s grant‑funded initiatives.

The Senior Financial Analyst will collaborate closely with the Finance and Customer Programs teams to oversee all aspects of grant administration, including financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. This position will support financial policies and procedures related to internal controls, accounting standards, grant administration, and regulatory reporting in alignment with CPUC guidelines. The analyst will also support the preparation of executive‑ready financial reports, assess financial risks, and provide strategic recommendations to senior and executive leadership.

This role requires a high level of independence, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment. The Senior Financial Analyst may also provide mentorship and guidance to junior financial staff, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance team culture.

Community Power is a community‑driven, not‑for‑profit public agency providing cleaner energy to the San Diego region. Formed in 2019, Community Power is the second largest Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, serving nearly 1 million customer accounts across its member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.

Community Power was formed in 2019 as a public, not‑for‑profit community choice aggregator (CCA) in the San Diego region. We began electric service in 2021 and now serve seven member agencies: the Cities of San Diego, Chula Vista, Encinitas, Imperial Beach, La Mesa and National City, as well as the unincorporated communities of San Diego County. Community Power was formed to bring local control and customer choice to San Diego while also providing clean and renewable energy at competitive rates.

We are the second largest CCA in California, serving nearly 1 million customers. For more information, please visit SD Community

Power.org.

At Community Power, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We represent a diverse customer base and hope to hire employees that reflect our communities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Facilitate financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with CPUC energy efficiency funding requirements and program guidelines.
• Manage financial tracking, reporting, and reconciliation of grant funds; maintain detailed budget trackers and ensure timely and accurate invoicing and fund disbursement.
• Support the preparation, submission, and follow‑up of invoices related to energy efficiency programs, ensuring alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Validate program expenditures, resolve discrepancies, and manage accounting and operational risk across multiple energy efficiency initiatives.
• Prepare and analyze complex financial reports, forecasts, and executive summaries to support strategic decision‑making and evaluate program performance.
• Monitor sensitive project budgets, track expenditures, and identify key business metrics to assess financial health and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support the financial administration of energy efficiency programs, including…