Chief Financial Officer

Right Executive Search, LLC • Full-time • New York, NY, US • $175k - $200k / year • 2w ago

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – renewable energy firm

NYC – midtown Manhattan (on site 4 days/wk, 1 remote day)

Compensation: Base $175k - $200k / "all in" target $300k

Our client is a growing renewable energy provider backed by a private equity (PE) firm specializing in mortgage securities. The CFO will oversee financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, and risk management, shaping strategy and driving growth of the energy company, while also working on select financial projects with the parent company. There is potential for growth within both firms and is a key leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all financial functions, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, treasury, tax, and risk management.
Provide leadership and oversight for the accounting team.
Develop and implement project finance strategies, fundraising initiatives, and investment return analyses.
Prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, and forecasts.
Lead the development and implementation of internal controls and facilitate a potential transition in accounting systems.
Manage investor relations activities.
Work on select financial projects with the private equity (PE) parent company.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or CPA preferred.
Ten or more years of senior-level finance experience.
At least three years of experience in mortgage finance, real estate finance, or fixed income.
Strong understanding of accounting, regulatory compliance, and tax planning.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Two or more years of experience at a Big 4 accounting firm and audit experience
Ability to work on-site in Midtown Manhattan four days per week with one remote day.
Occasional travel to California may be required
Exp within a smaller, rapidly growing firm building the accounting/finance infrastructure and team is a plus
Interest/Knowledge of renewable energy a plus