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Salary: USD 80,000 - 100,000 / annual
Resource Innovations, a women-led energy transformation firm, is hiring an Associate Program Manager to support program operations and financial management in Newark, NJ. This hybrid role focuses on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for utilities.
You will own budget tracking, financial reporting, and program administration across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles. Key responsibilities include managing program budgets, invoicing, subcontractor payments, and funding allocations; performing bank and accounts payable reconciliations; supporting end-to-end incentive processing and payment fulfillment; reviewing incentive payment data for accuracy and compliance; coordinating with accounting, processing teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment and operational issues; maintaining audit-ready financial records and documentation; developing and validating internal and external reports; creating process documentation and SOPs; monitoring service-level expectations and deadlines; and identifying process improvements and efficiency initiatives.
You will work cross-functionally with accounting, incentive processing, consultants, subcontractors, and other teams to maintain business continuity and adapt to changing priorities.
REQUIREMENTS:
- New Jersey residence or willingness to relocate
- 5+ years' experience in project management, finance management, data analytics, accounting, or business operations
- Self-motivated and highly organized; ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities
- Process-oriented with focus on streamlining workflows and efficiency
- Results-driven collaborator across organizational levels
- Independent worker capable of ownership, proposing solutions, and suggesting improvements
- Ability to meet deadlines while adapting to shifting priorities
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts, formatting)
- Experience with proprietary CRM systems and reporting/visualization software
- Experience developing spreadsheets and systems for tracking/analyzing financial or operational performance
- Strong desire to improve skills and learn software quickly
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Interest in sustainability and passion for environmental impact
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
PREFERRED:
- Master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field
- Experience with commercial and/or residential electric or natural gas utility energy efficiency programs
