Jason Vosburgh

Position and Company Overview

The goal of Onboard Dynamics is to support the natural gas ecosystem in reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions safely and reliably through our innovative and practical commercial solutions. Our patented compression-based systems minimize methane and other GHG releases during pipeline operations and maintenance, mitigate GHG emissions from transportation vehicles, and capture methane that would otherwise be released to the atmosphere from other industrial operations. Our customers receive expanded environmental benefits and reduction in costs through purchasing, leasing, and/or receiving turn-key services from our natural gas-powered products.

Onboard Dynamics is growing and looking for an experienced and competent Controller to work in a fast-paced technology development and commercialization environment. This position will involve a variety of broad and specialized job duties related to accounting operations, including general accounting tasks, budgetary tasks, and compliance with various taxing authorities.

In this role, the Controller will interface with all departments within the company including Sales and Marketing, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure timely and effective execution of company milestones and deliverables. This position will work with the CFO to organize and maintain all financial records and assist in the financial documentation of processes and financial record maintenance and storage. This position will oversee the functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable and employee payroll. The budgetary tasks include assisting in the development of company budgets and ensuring business expenses are aligned with the company’s revenue goals. This position will assist the CFO in coordinating the process of financial reporting in order to prepare and release the companies’ financial information and will ensure that all information is accurate and in compliance with the current financial regulations. This position will be based in the Onboard Dynamics’ Bend, Oregon office.

Responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, directing, and, performing company accounting operations and processes, e.g., billings, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
• Assisting in the consolidation and organization of all company financial data required for accurate reporting of operational results on a timely basis.
• Assisting the CFO in compiling and preparing external and internal financial reports and statements for the company.
• Coordinating auditing activities and ensuring all documentation is accurately represented for auditing.
• Using information about company expenses, spending, revenue and profitability to assist in the financial decisions for the company. Assisting in the creation and management of company budgets including documenting all spending and ensuring operational tasks stay within budget.
• Analyzing accounting operations, making financial recommendations for improvement and implementing
• new strategies and processes.
• Evaluating and monitoring control systems and evaluating the effectiveness of the company’s accounting software and financial database.
• Developing, tracking and assessing business and financial performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assisting in the regulatory reporting, including tax preparation and compliance.
• Process State filings and registrations; and foreign registrations and requirements (currently Canada).
• Work with Sales on responding to customer setup requirements such as vendor supplier forms, Master Service Agreements, insurance, etc. Assist in the review of proposals including T’s and C’s. Work with financial and purchasing teams in setting up QuickBooks Enterprise to support a high growth environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or another related field
• 5 or more years’ experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in QuickBooks or some other comparable accounting software
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles
• Exceptional organizational and teamwork skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both oral and written)
• Analytical skills, problem-solving, critical thinking and strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products Self-motivated and enthusiastic about working in an innovative, fast growth environment

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to info@onboarddynamics.com

Position and Company Overview

Onboard Dynamics is a leading climate-tech provider of unique, patented, mobile natural gas pipeline evacuation and vehicle refueling compression technology and equipment. Onboard Dynamics manufactures patented products and services that allow their customers to adopt best practices for performing natural gas pipeline operations, recovering methane from a variety of sources, and transportation refueling of natural gas fleet vehicles. The company sells, leases, and provides turnkey services to utilities, local distribution companies (LDCs) and natural gas pipeline operators for blowdown, evacuation, and routine maintenance.

This role is responsible for leading the team that performs pipeline evacuation services, performs NGV fueling system installations, and provides ongoing maintenance and repair of related equipment. This includes maintenance on all natural gas driven engines, natural gas compressors, and supporting systems. Pipeline evacuation is a new line of business in support of emergent industry needs for reduced methane emissions. This position will play a key role in defining this service, ensuring safe procedures, and rapidly scaling it.  The selected Operations Manager will have excellent people skills, management experience, and have a technical/operational background appropriate for the space under management. Most importantly, this role will be accountable for embracing and contributing to the safety culture and related procedures in accordance with Onboard Dynamics values and the demands of this industry.

Responsibilities

• Hosting regular safety briefings with staff. This includes the documentation, tracking and closure of safety issues observed by the technician team as well as continuously updating and improving procedures for safe operations.
• Managing our inhouse technical resources in the installation and integration of our natural gas compression and evacuation systems in the field.
• Being a resource for staff engaged in field projects, engine troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
• Experience managing a fleet of assets including maintenance, repairs, scheduling, and continuous improvement.
• Overseeing the customer support and training of field deployed equipment.
• Primary implementer of full circle maintenance and repair management process and system that ensures and continuously improves field uptime. This requires establishing success criteria and a metrics package.
• Ensure timely documentation of field service events and updates to core maintenance and repair documentation.
• Responsible for ensuring all technical staff have current training and industry-defined certifications for the work they are required to perform. This includes the tracking and reporting of this training information.
• Assist in the hiring and performance management of technician staff.

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• Experience with industrial safety methodologies and fostering a safety culture within a team.
• Ability to engage in technical problem solving while leading team members to solutions based on sound process and data driven conclusions.
• 3-5 years of people manager experience in an industrial equipment environment.
• Strong leadership skills and attention to detail required.
• Background defining and implementing new business processes and continuous improvement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office products and, in general, information systems.
• Experience with evaluating and analyzing computer related data.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic about developing new, challenging technology.
• Some travel required, must have a valid driver license and insurance.

Nice to Have

• Technician and mechanic experience.
• Experience developing and implementing maintenance and/or fleet management software. Outstanding SharePoint and Microsoft Office skills.
• Familiarity with natural gas pipeline operations.
• Familiarity with the procedures for the handling of gaseous fuels, natural gas vehicles, and/or other related exposure to natural gas transport systems.
• Familiarity with software implementations associated with asset and maintenance management.

If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to info@onboarddynamics.com