Chief Financial Officer

Piper Maddox • Full-time • San Francisco Bay Area, US • 3d ago

Piper Maddox is exclusively partnered with a leading renewable fuels producer operating across ethanol, RNG, SAF, and biodiesel on a search for their next Chief Financial Officer.

This is a pivotal executive hire for a fast-growing company shaping the future of clean fuels and the broader bioeconomy.

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (on-site leadership required)

About the Opportunity

The CFO will play a critical role as a member of the executive leadership team, owning the company’s financial strategy, capital deployment, and long-term financial positioning. This leader will guide the organization through an exciting growth phase heading into 2026 and beyond, ensuring operational discipline, strategic financial planning, and high-impact decision making.

What You’ll Lead

Financial strategy, capital planning, and long-term corporate modeling
Oversight of budgeting, forecasting, FP&A, and treasury
Investor relations, board reporting, and corporate governance
Capital deployment across multi-asset renewable fuels projects
Strategic leadership as part of a dynamic, mission-driven executive team

Background Requirements

Proven experience as CFO or senior financial executive within a publicly traded company.
Direct industry experience in renewable fuels, oil & gas, or related infrastructure sectors.
Strong background in project finance, capital markets, and investor engagement.
Expertise in carbon programs, tax credits and government guaranteed loan programs.
Experience with managing complex debt and equity stack within a multi-entity corporate structure.
Excellent strategic, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to manage both day-to-day financial operations and long-term financial strategy.