Vice President of Finance

Vice President of Finance

About the Company

Innovative startup in the green energy sector

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a VP of Finance to join a dynamic start-up in the green energy sector. The successful candidate will be instrumental in driving the financial strategy, leading the finance team, and shaping financial forecasting and budgeting processes. This role is pivotal in establishing and maintaining accurate financial statements, leading the implementation of the company's inaugural ERP system, and managing the annual audit process. The VP of Finance will also be responsible for FP&A, accounting, treasury, and investor relations, as well as developing and implementing internal controls and risk management strategies. Collaboration with commercial and engineering teams is essential to building scalable processes, and the role offers significant exposure and the opportunity to build relationships with the CEO and Board of Directors.

Applicants for the VP of Finance position at the company should have a minimum of 10 years of finance and accounting experience, with a background in hardware manufacturing and experience in ERP system implementation. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both internal and external stakeholders are a must. While not mandatory, experience in renewable energy, start-up environments, project accounting, and a background in investment banking or Big 4 accounting are highly valued. The role is ideal for a candidate with a passion for process enhancement, attention to detail, and strategic leadership, and offers the potential for advancement into a CFO position as the finance function expands.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance