Who You Are

As a leader, you will own and drive many activities supporting fundraising, including Series(x) private equity financings, future public equity financings, Department of Energy grants and loan applications, and federal and state tax incentive applications. You will work closely with various Executive staff members and subject matter experts across the company. 

Critical to the success of the business today is ensuring the execution of a high confidence funding plan to meet Business plan objectives. You are a strategic thinker, an analytical problem solver, very organized with attention to details, relentless in meeting deliverables or deadlines, very responsive to investor inquiries, and able to adapt with a rapidly changing organization. In a Startup company like Sila, you will be expected to wear multiple hats, so you are a versatile leader willing to lean in as business needs change.

You collaborate to guide financial decision-making and invest time in building long lasting relationships with investors and partners. You have an excellent command of written and spoken English with experience in public speaking, writing grant applications or writing industry research papers. You will work on a few high impact special projects from time to time.

This role will be onsite at the Alameda campus and might require some travel. You will report directly to Sila’s CFO and work with the CFO to set up and execute a multi-year funding plan including the plan for the potential IPO. Success in this role creates a solid path to the Head of Investor Relations post IPO of the company.

Responsibilities and Duties  

Grants and Loan applications

• Own, develop framework and facilitate the completion of grant and loan applications
• Drive cross team collaboration to get answers, documents, and data needed to successfully complete these applications
• Work with Compliance and Legal teams to ensure compliance, completion of documentation, and protection of the company’s IP and Trade secrets

Equity Financing

• Manage order book for equity fund raise
• Schedule meetings with investors and followup calls providing information or access to data cleared by Legal and Finance teams to support investor decision making
• Work with CFO and CEO to manage investor followup, feedback, or deep dive sessions
• Work with other Executive staff members and subject matter experts to provide answers to investor questions
• Work with bank partners to drive investor engagement and close investor needs

Investor Relations

• Build and manage relationships with current and future investors
• Manage schedule of recurring investor check-in rhythm with CFO and CEO
• Build documentation, presentation, or show and tell for investor roadshows and conferences
• Work with CFO and FP&A leader to craft financial messaging for the business

Special projects

• Plan and execute special projects from time to time

Knowledge and Skill Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, banking or related field or engineering / science based field
• MBA or MS in Finance and related fields
• 10+ years of relevant work experience with business partnerships 
• Experience in the Energy Industry or related field
• Exposure and experience working with investors and/or government bodies 
• Experience in writing grants
• Excellent program management skills and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Exceptional writing and communication in English. Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to translate data and complex issues into simple messages

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Move long distances (such as from building to building) and be stationary for extended periods of time
• Operate a computer and other office equipment, such as a laptop, copier/printer, etc in a fixed location

The starting base pay for this role is between $188,000 and $238,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.  The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. #LI-Onsite