Cascade Energy

ABOUT US Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, high quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, Oregon; Eugene, Oregon; Issaquah, Washington; Walla Walla, Washington; Pleasant Grove, Utah; Meridian, Idaho; Crystal Lake, Illinois; San Ramon, California; and San Diego, California.   At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We are always thinking about new ways to make things happen and achieve results. We offer energy efficiency program design and implementation, energy efficiency engineering, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching.   OUR VALUES Our teams are a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our managers are ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to keep our values top of mind, working to ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.   ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an Energy Efficiency Analyst to be an integral part of our trade ally partnership with Pacific Power.  The Analyst performs a technical and outreach role within a team that implements energy efficiency programs for electric utilities. The person in this position needs a specific skillset to be effective – a combination of analytical ability, communicative personality, willingness to handle administrative details, and innate desire to be of service.   The Analyst engages industrial and agricultural customers in a consultative role to assess equipment and operations to identify opportunities for incentive-funded projects that improve energy efficiency.  Daily activities combine relationship management, technical and financial analysis, and project administration. Analysis is typically done with Excel-based calculator tools using information collected by phone or in person from customer staff, managers, equipment suppliers, and contractors. Project types typically include compressed air equipment, irrigation, refrigeration, pumps, fans, and other energy-using systems. There is also an outreach aspect to the role that involves initiating and maintaining relationships with equipment suppliers and contractors (also known as vendors or trade allies). Such vendors are the source of most of the project leads for the program.    This is a full time exempt position in the Walla Walla, Washington and will report to the Program Manager. The position requires 20% to 30% travel, most of which is local. Examples include 2 or 3 hour trips to visit customers or contractors, full day trips to multiple customer sites, and occasional overnight trips to more distant areas.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Responsibilities include: Interact with customers at industrial facilities and on farms as the representative of an energy efficiency program Develop and maintain working relationships with vendors of energy efficient equipment. Generate project leads via these relationships Gather technical information and data from customers and vendors; perform analysis to assess energy savings and financial benefits of upgrade opportunities Support the research and development aspects of program design and implementation Guide projects through the administration process from beginning to end Provide guidance and support to customers as they decide to participate in a utility program. Help them understand the benefits and costs of their options. Work independently toward general goals and targets   QUALIFICATIONS For this role, we seek candidates with a track record or superior performance, including: Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills Ability to review and interpret technical specifications and data Able to work effectively both independently and in a team environment Ability to efficiently organize and plan work tasks and simultaneously manage projects Proactive, resourceful, and motivated with good communication skills Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen, empathize, and comfortably interact with both internal and external customers Knowledge of compressed air systems, industrial facilities/systems, agriculture, irrigation, and electric utility infrastructure are all plusses Knowledge of Demand Side Management/energy efficiency is a plus Familiarity with industrial safety practice is a plus   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE   Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering not required, but preferred Experience in industrial or agricultural settings with industrial or agricultural clients Previous experience with technical analysis or sales Customer service and administrative experience is a plus COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, and paid sick time.   APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications cannot be considered unless a resume and cover letter (pdf’s please!) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role, are included. Professional references will be requested from finalists. College transcripts will be requested from engineers having less than five years’ experience.   Please, no phone calls. Please, no outside recruiters or agencies. Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

ABOUT US Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, high quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, Oregon; Eugene, Oregon; Issaquah, Washington; Walla Walla, Washington; Pleasant Grove, Utah; Meridian, Idaho; Crystal Lake, Illinois; San Ramon, California; and San Diego, California.   At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustained ways. We are always thinking about new ways to make things happen and achieve results. We offer energy efficiency program design and implementation, energy efficiency engineering, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching.   OUR VALUES Our teams are a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious. Our customers are vitally important to us, and we pride ourselves on stellar customer service. Our managers are ambassadors, representing Cascade Energy, striving to keep our values top of mind, working to ensure we are responsive, and consistently delighting our customers.   ABOUT THE POSITION Cascade Energy seeks a detail oriented Program Specialist to provide a broad range of support services for our Strategic Energy Management (SEM) team, as well as provide overall administrative support for the office. Our SEM team facilitates trainings, utilizing powerful tools and information which enables our customers to strategically manage their energy use. The Program Specialist will be an integral part of the SEM delivery team, participating on various levels to move cohorts from initial planning to post-completion retrospective assessment.   This full-time, non-exempt position is located in our Chicago-area, IL office. Currently, our office is located in Crystal Lake, however, we will be moving to the Des Plains/Park Ridge vicinity around April 2018, in close proximity to the Metra UP/NW line. The Program Specialist reports to the Midwest Territory Manager. No travel is anticipated for this role.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Event planning, coordination, and logistics: Provide logistical support for workshops, webinars, and other program events Coordinate technical specialists Carry out a variety of ongoing administrative and organizational tasks (no task is too small)   Project management and system/process improvement: Manage, track, communicate regarding schedules, budget, activities, certifications, and progress Communicate and interact with clients and participants in parallel with SEM coaches and technical leads in support of the execution of the coaches’ and leads’ work Assist in the delivery of cohorts Create and improve systems (on SharePoint or elsewhere) to manage training materials, schedules, tools, resources, and processes Assist with the improvement of program tools   Energy models and savings reports support: Collect energy performance data from program participants to update SENSEI and Monitoring Tracking and Reporting (MT&R) tracking sheets.  Review and interpret energy performance data at a basic level in support of SEM coaches and technical leads Contribute to project completion or progress reports as a primary author, contributing author, or in a quality control capacity   SENSEI® (our proprietary energy management software) support: Setup and maintain SENSEI® accounts Structure SENSEI® saved views and push reports Create, adapt, and distribute Tableau reports that are generated from SENSEI® data Coordinate SENSEI® integration and model development   Materials and curriculum Work with SEM delivery staff to promote continuous improvement of training curriculum by critiquing and editing for relevance, effectiveness, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and visual appeal Assist with process design to maintain, store, and make SEM curriculum materials and tools accessible to team Ordering and assembly of workbooks and toolkits   Provide administrative support to other activities including: Business development support Manage and track invoicing Order and replenish office and kitchen supplies Coordinate office mail, shipping, and deliveries Manage equipment and tool inventories and check-out/check-in process     QUALIFICATIONS For this role, we seek candidates with a track record or superior performance, including: Critical thinking with exceptional problem solving skills Strong attention to detail and understanding of process, numbers, and calculations Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a time-efficient manner Superb customer engagement skills. Ability to engage with internal and external customers, and exhibit strong listening and verbal communication skills  Strong technical writing skills Highly organized and able to manage time effectively Strong proficiency with MS Office suite, with an emphasis on Excel skills Presentation skills  Able to work both independently and in a team environment Initiative to be proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills and a results-oriented approach Current driver’s license and registered vehicle to run regular office-related errands Preferred: Working knowledge of industrial energy management information system (EMIS) platforms Proficiency with SharePoint   EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE   Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Energy Management, or similar field or equivalent practical professional experience   COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our total rewards include competitive pay and excellent benefits. These include health (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), vision, FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time, and paid sick time.   APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications cannot be considered unless a resume and cover letter (pdf’s please!) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role, are included. Professional references will be requested from finalists.   Please, no phone calls. Please, no outside recruiters or agencies. Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.

ABOUT THE COMPANY Cascade Energy, founded in 1993, specializes in industrial energy efficiency. Our work reaches throughout the Pacific Northwest and across North America, with clients ranging in size from small up to Fortune 500 companies. We are proud of our reputation for stellar, high quality work. We foster and value a culture of equals, initiative, and ownership. Contribution in all areas is encouraged. Cascade has offices in Portland, OR; Eugene, OR, Issaquah, WA; Walla Walla, WA; Pleasant Grove, UT; Meridian, ID; Crystal Lake, IL; San Ramon, CA; and San Diego, CA. At Cascade Energy, we believe in better. We come to work every day with a drive for continuous improvement and we dedicate ourselves to making industrial energy efficiency happen in smart, measurable, and sustainable ways. We are always thinking about new ways to make things happen and achieve results. We offer energy program design and delivery, project management and analysis, energy management services and software, and hands-on training and coaching. ABOUT THE POSITION We are seeking an Assistant Controller (AC) to join our busy Finance & Accounting (F&A) team.  The AC will collaborate with the Director of F&A, and supervise the accounting staff. The AC is responsible for a variety of accounting functions, software processes and reporting requirements. The AC reports to the Director of Finance & Accounting (F&A) and will have the opportunity to grow into the position of Controller. Our team is a reflection of our core company values, which are: do the right thing; put others first; seek shared success; learn constantly; and be industrious.  F&A, HR, and IT comprise our internal operations team, and we view ourselves as a vitally important provider of internal customer service.  We strive to keep our values top of mind, and work to ensure we are approachable, responsive, and consistently delighting our internal customers.  This full-time, exempt position is located in our Portland, OR headquarters. RESPONSIBILITIES This role requires a keen sense of prioritization and comfort level working in a fast-paced environment, with flexibility switching from one task to another.  The Assistant Controller is responsible for the following, with additional assigned tasks that will depend on the volume, needs, and capacity of the F&A department: Oversee project accounting including jobs cost analysis, jobs maintenance, monthly project reporting, and performance against budgets Oversee the Ajera accounting system, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing and ad hoc reporting Accurate and timely completion of monthly financial statements reporting to the Director of F&A and Leadership Team Oversee outsourced payroll processing, employee benefits, audits and related external reporting for company of 140+ employees Responsible for monitoring accounts receivable and collections Supervise department staff and coordinate workflow across departments Develop internal reporting and metrics to access departmental performance Coordinate development of budgets and forecasts with the Leadership Team Monitor internal controls, develop new processes as needed, and maintain documentation of all processes throughout the company Special projects as assigned Assist Director of F&A with system implementations COMPETENCIES Exceptional attention to detail and ability to self-review work for accuracy Ability to analyze and manipulate large amounts of data for importing and exporting from various systems Strong working knowledge of Accounting Software and MS Excel Excellent professional judgment with ability to seek necessary expertise The ability to work both independently and in a team environment and to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and serve their needs Requires an individual with high ethical standards, sound technical skills, excellent analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus Ability to efficiently organize and plan work tasks to meet company goals Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated with good communication skills and a results-oriented approach Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills QUALIFICATIONS We’d like to meet candidates with a strong accounting background, including a high level of proficiency with generally accepted principles and best practices.  The role requires someone who is detail-oriented, exceptionally organized, and able to multi-task across a wide range of projects and tasks.  We seek someone with a positive attitude, who can coach and mentor other F&A staff, and make contributions toward the continuous improvement of our processes and systems. Other requirements include: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA a plus Minimum of six years’ accounting experience, including approx. three years as an Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller Demonstrated expertise in a project based software, preferably Ajera by Deltek (or other Deltek products) COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Our total rewards includes competitive pay and excellent benefits.  These include health and vision (90% paid for team member, 80% paid for dependents), FSA or HSA options with an employer contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, 401k retirement plan with both a guaranteed 3% contribution and a profit sharing contribution, annual cash performance bonus, (8) paid holidays per year, paid vacation time and paid sick time. Our team enjoys a flexible work schedule in a professional, yet casual environment in the historic Eastside Exchange building, surrounded by windows with great views.  We are close to transit and provide a free, annual Tri-Met Pass, free parking in our lot, indoor bike storage, plus locker rooms with showers. APPLICATION PROCESS To apply, please submit an application via the Careers Page of our website. Applications cannot be considered unless a resume and cover letter (pdf’s please!) describing what about our team or the position resonates with you, and how your experience could make you a great fit for the role, are included.  Applicants selected for in-person interviews will be asked to complete on-line skills testing prior to the interview.  Professional references will be requested from finalists.    Please, no phone calls. Please, no outside recruiters or agencies. Cascade Energy is not able to provide sponsorship for work authorization in the U.S.   Cascade Energy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Cascade Energy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which 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. Cascade Energy expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, marital status, or veteran status.  Violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.  Cascade Energy is committed to a drug-free workplace; offers of employment are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening. Cascade Energy follows the U.S. law that requires us to employ only individuals who may legally work in the United States – either U.S. citizens, or foreign citizens who have the necessary authorization.  To this end, we use the eVerify system provided by the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security. Cascade Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by Cascade, or (c) consistent with Cascade’s legal duty to furnish information.