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Solect Energy · 3 days ago

Chief Financial Officer - Solect Energy

Hopkinton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

Solect Energy, based in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, is a leader in commercial-scale solar and energy storage in New England. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial performance optimization, risk management, and investor readiness, ensuring the company remains competitive and profitable.

Energy

Responsibilities

Oversee capital structure, project financing, and fundraising efforts (debt, equity, tax equity); manage banking and investor relationships

Ensure accurate financial reporting, audits, and compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and investor requirements

Direct company-wide budgeting and long-range forecasting aligned to strategic initiatives and project pipelines

Build and manage the finance and accounting team; develop internal capabilities, controls, and reporting processes

Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and regulatory risks; ensure strong controls and governance frameworks

Partner with project development, execution and operations teams to maximize project-level performance, pricing, and cost controls

Qualification

Project financeCapital structuringM&AFinancial reportingBudgetingForecastingFinancial modelingGAAP complianceAdvanced ExcelFinancial systemsTax equity financingEPC experienceLeadershipIntegrity

Required

Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, with at least 5 years as CFO or senior finance executive in a project-based or capital-intensive industry

Industry Experience: Proven experience in renewable energy, infrastructure, construction, or EPC sectors. Familiarity with federal and state-level renewable energy incentives, tax equity structures

Skills: Strong understanding of project finance, capital structuring, and M&A. Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and strategic planning in a high-growth environment. High level of integrity and ethical standards

Systems: Proficiency with financial systems (ERP, forecasting tools) and advanced Excel skills

Compliance: Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards