Highlights
Posted: June 2, 2025
Location: Portland, Maine (Hybrid/Remote flexibility based on candidate location)
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Required: 5-10 years of accounting experience (CPA or MBA a plus)
Compensation: Total compensation for this position will be between $80,000 - $110,000 (depending on experience)
About Us
Maine Community Power Cooperative (MCPC) is disrupting the energy industry by putting people first.
We are a consumer-owned cooperative that develops, owns, and operates small-scale community solar projects on behalf of our members. Think of us as part energy company, part social movement.
Our mission is to provide equitable access to clean renewable energy. Our member-owned cooperative lowers energy expenses and improves resiliency through solar power, energy storage, efficiency and education. We empower communities, strengthen local economies, and promote ecological practices through community-based energy systems.
Position Overview
We’re looking for an energetic and mission-driven leader to bring our cooperative’s accounting and broader finance function in-house. The Finance Manager is responsible for managing the overall general accounting function. This person will implement and maintain accounting systems, procedures, and policies. This position ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and acts as liaison between the company, government, vendors/subcontractors, and auditors in providing required information and ensuring proper information is maintained.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all basic accounting procedures, including A/R, A/P, P/R, G/L, and tax payments
- Monitor and review records of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports for management, the board of directors and members
- Serve as liaison with third parties on financial statement review, audits and tax returns;
- Process payroll and employee benefits
- Advise management on decisions related to company’s finances
- Evaluate and assess tradeoffs between accounting platforms and manage implementation of any software transition
- Coordinate with granting agencies, prepare and submit required materials to ensure compliance with existing and future awards
- Establish financial controls and policies
Qualifications
Successful candidates will have the following qualifications and experiences:
- Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field
- CPA or MBA a plus
- 5-10 years of accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills and fluency in accounting software
- Thorough knowledge of general accounting principles including application of general accounting theory
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to join a company at a critical growth point and have a direct hand in shaping its strategy. You’ll touch every part of the business and help us design systems, strategies, and teams that scale.
- Be part of a purpose-driven start-up shaping Maine’s energy future.
- Collaborative and mission-aligned team culture.
- Opportunity for professional growth and leadership within a growing organization.
- Flexible work schedule with a strong commitment to work-life balance.
- Option to work remotely, at Portland-based co-working space, and/or at Norway office.
How to Apply
Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to jobs@mainecommunitypower.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.
Maine Community Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.