VP of Finance

Responsibilities

• General
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with other departments and business units to drive alignment and achieve common objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive the finance department forward through perpetual improvement and change management in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth.
• Accounting
• Manage and develop a team handling all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Supervise the quarter-end and year-end close processes and introduce monthly closings; oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously develop improvements to streamline accounting system’s and team’s collaboration with other departments.
• Planning and Monitoring
• Develop corporate financial KPIs, policies and procedures; implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and provide guidance on financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders including senior management and corporate financing counterparties.
• Operations
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, cash management, working capital levels and banking relationships to optimize liquidity and access to credit.
• Oversee fundings and draw requests from investors and lenders to project portfolios.
• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage corporate insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA required; CFA, or other relevant professional certification a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in the construction or renewable energy sector required, preferably distributed generation solar.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, project finance concepts, and corporate financial planning techniques relevant to the solar energy sector.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Proven project management skills, including overseeing software conversions and other related initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central is a plus.
• Demonstrates a proactive and self-initiated approach to tasks and challenges.