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GOTION HIGH-TECH · 2 days ago

Financial Director

GOTION HIGH-TECH is seeking a Financial Director to oversee all treasury functions for their ESS and battery facility in the U.S. This role involves securing and managing project financing, optimizing capital structure, and mitigating financial risks to support the facility's growth and operational success.

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Hiring Manager
Vivian Fu
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Responsibilities

Develop and implement strategies to balance debt and equity financing, minimizing cost of capital while ensuring liquidity for operations and expansion
Structure and secure debt and equity financing for Gotion’s ESS and battery facility in U.S., including initiating and maintaining dialogues with banks and investors, negotiating terms, leveraging renewable energy, and following up the post-fundraising affairs
Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital management to support facility operations, including production ramp-up
Identify and mitigate financial risks, including interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity price exposures. Implement hedging strategies as needed
Build and maintain relationships with financial institutions, equity investors, and other stakeholders. Serve as the primary point of contact for lenders, investors, and advisors
Develop detailed financial models to support project financing, debt repayment schedules, and investment decisions. Analyze Debt Service Coverage Ratios (DSCR) and other covenants to ensure compliance
Manage day-to-day treasury activities, including banking operations, intercompany transactions, and compliance with US financial regulations
Prepare and present treasury reports, including cash positions, financing updates, and market trends, to senior management and the board. Partner with finance, procurement, legal, and operations teams to align treasury strategies with facility goals. Support other potential partnerships or acquisitions

Qualification

Renewable energy project financeDebt financingTreasury operationsFinancial modelingRisk managementCash flow managementFinancial regulations complianceMBACPACFACTP certificationRelationship managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
Minimum 10 years of treasury or finance experience, with at least 5 years in renewable energy or energy storage project finance
Proven track record in structuring and securing debt financing for capital-intensive projects, preferably in solar, wind, or battery storage
Experience with US renewable energy incentives (e.g., ITC, PTC, 45X credits) and working with development banks or private equity
Onsite location: FREMONT OR CHICAGO

Preferred

MBA, CPA, CFA, or CTP certification strongly preferred

Company

GOTION HIGH-TECH

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Gotion High-tech researches, develops, manufacture and markets lithium batteries.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$315.84M
Key Investors
Groupe CDG
2024-11-14Post Ipo Equity· $315.84M
2012-01-01Private Equity
2006-10-18IPO

Leadership Team

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Steven Cai
Board Member and CTO
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