Accounting Manager

About Base

Base is building the foundation of American power. The grid is the largest, most complex machine in the world. Yet it’s aging, struggling to keep up with today’s demand, and is unprepared for our electrified future.

Base is modernizing the grid as the first engineering-led, technology-driven power company. We’re deploying a nationwide network of distributed batteries that strengthens critical infrastructure and saves Americans money.

Our team of engineers, operators, creatives, technicians, and electricians design and deploy systems at speed. If you want to tackle the problem that will define this century and shape the future of American energy, now is the time. Join us.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager role at Base will be critical in the development of our accounting operations. Accounting owns the end-to-end financial reporting process, ensuring compliant, accurate and timely financial data is available to decision makers. This role will lead the general ledger functions, manage close activities and timelines, and support the evolution of our accounting systems. The accounting needs are growing rapidly, making this a unique opportunity to be involved early in key business decisions and form partnerships with other functional leads.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the day to day operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, cash management, accounts payable, travel & expense, and financial reporting.

• Oversee period end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, while accelerating the close timeline.

• Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring high quality supporting documentation.

• Draft technical accounting memorandums in accordance with FASB codification to support unique and complex reporting matters.

• Manage general ledger coding procedures, ensuring proper classification, use of data attributes, and accounting treatment of transactions.

• Conduct thorough analyzes of financial data to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

• Enhance the company’s financial systems, including ERP, Payroll, Payables, and T&E to enable operational efficiencies that scale.

• Establish, document, implement, and improve on compliant accounting policies and procedures.

• Provide leadership and mentoring to the accounting team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

• Support the accounting department in projects and strategic initiatives.

• Maintain a “no job to small” mentality, being able to perform other procedures within the general scope of this role.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, demonstrating advanced knowledge of accounting principles under US GAAP.

• Demonstrated ability to design and implement accounting systems, including ERP.

• Mix of public and private accounting experience preferred, bonus if in the renewable energy or utility space.

Our Values

We’re building a winning culture and we’re looking for people who are up for the challenge. Here’s what we expect from day one:

• In-Person Only: We work full-time in the office. No hybrid. No remote.

• Challenge the Status Quo: Question assumptions. Fix broken systems. Principles > rules.

• Move Fast: Focus on what matters, act quickly, and learn by doing.

• Give & Get Feedback: Be direct, be humble. Challenge ideas–including your own.

• Own the Outcome: Take full responsibility. Deliver results. No excuses.

• Act Like an Owner: Be resourceful, mindful of impact, and committed to the business.

• Be Decisive: Drive clarity. Make bold calls with imperfect info.

• Bring the Intensity: This is not a 9-to-5. We're building something hard which requires real commitment.