We're hiring a Chief Financial Officer to lead finance and accounting across all of our companies. You'll own financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, cash, and capital, and help shape the decisions that drive our next stage of growth. This is a hands-on executive role for a finance leader who wants to build systems and a team that scale with the business.
The Chief Financial Officer leads all finance and accounting functions for Energy Access Innovations and its family of companies. The CFO is responsible for financial strategy, planning, reporting, controls, treasury, and capital, and serves as a key partner to the CEO and executive team on decisions that drive growth and profitability.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIESFinancial Strategy and Planning:- Lead financial strategy, annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across all entities.
- Provide the CEO and executive team with clear financial analysis to support major business decisions.
- Evaluate investments, pricing, capital projects, and acquisitions.
- Set financial targets and track performance against plan.
Accounting, Reporting, and Controls:- Oversee accounting, month-end and year-end close, and consolidated financial reporting for all entities.
- Maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and audit readiness.
- Manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements.
Treasury and Capital:- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity.
- Lead banking, lending, and investor relationships, including debt and equity financing.
- Oversee risk management and insurance programs.
Leadership:- Lead and develop the finance and accounting organization.
- Build finance systems, processes, and reporting that scale with the business.
- Partner with leaders across the company on budgets, spending, and performance.
- Report financial results, risks, and recommendations to the CEO, ownership, and board as applicable.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 15+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including 5+ years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or equivalent senior finance leader.
- Experience leading finance for a multi-entity company, including consolidated reporting.
- Experience with banking relationships, debt financing, and capital raising.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and tax.
- Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products.
Preferred Background:- CPA and/or MBA.
- Experience in solar, energy storage, or electrical products.
- Experience in a high-growth or privately held company.
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions and ERP implementations.
Physical RequirementsOffice:- This position may require the ability to perform tasks that involve sitting, standing, walking, lifting 25+ lbs, computer work, and other physical activities. Candidates should be able to meet these physical demands with or without reasonable accommodations.
