Finance and Risk Manager

Orange County Power Authority’s Finance and Technology team seeks a positive, team oriented professional to work closely with OCPA’s staff and external accounting partner to execute financial protocols and collaborate closely with OCPA’s Power Services Department to monitor various forms of risk associated with this energy sector.

About OCPA:

OCPA is a dynamic, new agency, serving the public in the space of clean, and more affordable green energy. As a new Community Choice Aggregator (CCA) in California, phased electric service was launched in April 2022. Upon full implementation, the Authority will service over 233,00 accounts in Southern California Edison and San Diego Gas & Electric territories. We currently serve three member agencies (Buena Park, Fullerton, and Irvine) with the potential of expansion throughout the region. For more information, please visit our website at www.ocpower.org.

Application Process: Candidates should send a succinct cover letter and resume with a minimum of three references to [email protected]. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position is filled.

About the Position: This role involves collaborating with OCPA’s external accounting partner to execute financial protocols, project fiscal trends, and identify risks that may affect the OCPA's financial integrity and regulatory compliance. This role also collaborates closely with the middle office of the OCPA’s Power Services Department to monitor energy market risk, liquidity risk, and volumetric risk. This position is responsible for building and externally sourcing, as applicable, the analytics necessary to support effective risk management.

Compensation And Benefits: 

 Salary is commensurate with experience. The salary grade for this position is FN4, and the salary range is $11,583 to $16,683 per month. OCPA offers a generous benefits package that includes:  

• Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)  
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance coverage  
• Retirement with employer matching (up to 4% of salary) 
• Paid time off (PTO), ten paid holidays and two floating holidays  
• Health and wellness reimbursement benefit  
• Technology stipend  
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent care  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)