Finance Director @ Solar Landscape

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Salary Range: 150000 to 200000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

About Us

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

Solar Landscape is hiring a senior leader to sit at the center of enterprise decision-making—owning the analytical frameworks, planning processes, and strategic insights that guide how the company grows, invests, and allocates capital.

This role operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and operations. You will partner directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to evaluate growth opportunities, shape capital deployment decisions, and build the systems that translate a rapidly scaling business into clear, actionable insight.

This is a highly visible role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, enjoys solving complex, unstructured problems, and can connect detailed analysis to real-world business outcomes. You’ll work across development, operations, structured finance, and capital markets to ensure the company is making the right decisions—quickly and with conviction.

This role is based in the Northeast. Time in office is not required but strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Enterprise Planning & Strategy

Co-own the company’s enterprise financial and operating model, translating business strategy into a dynamic, driver-based view of growth, capital needs, and returns
Lead scenario planning across key variables (deployment pace, capital markets, project timelines, working capital) to inform executive decisions
Shape annual planning, long-range strategy, and rolling forecasts, synthesizing performance and forward-looking insights for leadership

Capital Allocation & Growth Strategy

Partner with Development, Operations, Value Management, and Structured Finance to evaluate investments across new markets, projects, and new business lines
Develop a forward-looking view of liquidity, corporate capital requirements, and investment pacing under multiple growth scenarios
Assess new market entry, product expansion, and strategic initiatives through a rigorous lens of cost of capital and return

Business Analytics & Performance Insight

Build and evolve a “single source of truth” for project and portfolio performance, linking operational execution to value creation and cash outcomes
Define and track KPIs that matter across cost efficiency, productivity, and returns to guide leadership decisions
Lead deep analytical dives across business units to identify risks, opportunities, and structural improvements

Executive Communication & Decision Support

Translate complex analyses into clear, concise recommendations for executive leadership and the board
Prepare high-impact materials including investment memos, strategic pre-reads, and performance narratives
Frame key trade-offs and enable faster, higher-quality decisions across the organization

Capital Markets & External Engagement

Support strategic financing initiatives, including corporate debt raises, corporate capital structure optimization, and commercial lender engagement
Partner cross-functionally to position the business effectively with corporate capital providers
Help expand access to capital by supporting relationships with commercial lenders, sureties, and other financial stakeholders

Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives

Lead or support high-priority, cross-functional initiatives such as new market entry, organizational scaling, and major investments
Bring structure to ambiguous problems and drive them through to actionable outcomes
Support strategic decisions that impact financial reporting and company-wide positioning to external markets
Evaluate internal corporate finance processes to optimize the business for scaled growth

Qualifications

6+ years of experience in consulting, investment banking, or finance-related positions in industry with exposure to energy or infrastructure

Strong analytical toolkit with experience building models, structuring ambiguous problems, and translating analysis into decisions

Demonstrated ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with significant ambiguity

Experience working on strategy, transactions, or operational improvement initiatives

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present complex ideas clearly

Benefits and Perks

We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:

·Training / Professional development opportunities

·401(k) with 4% company match

·Summer Fridays

·Flexible remote/hybrid work options

·Paid parental leave

·Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens

·Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore

·Medical, dental, and vision coverage

·Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance

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