Sol Systems is seeking an experienced and motivated financial professional to serve as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and collaborate with the Sol Executive Team to strategically scale the organization. The CFO will oversee the financial activities of the organization, manage Sol’s Risk Team to develop and deploy a risk adjusted return metric across the businesses, lead Corporate and Structured Finance and enhance the financial strength and health of the organization across its multiple business lines.  

Sol Systems is a leading solar energy firm based in Washington, DC, dedicated to building a more sustainable future. Founded in 2008, the company deploys renewable energy infrastructure across the United States, with a specific focus on ensuring that these projects have a positive economic impact on the communities in which they operate. The company has financed or developed well over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. We work with some of the largest corporations in the world to achieve a carbon-free and sustainable future. Sol has been founder-led throughout its 16 years of operations and is backed by KKR, one of the largest private equity firms in the world.

The Chief Financial Officer will directly oversee and manage Sol’s Financial Planning and Accounting, Structured Finance and Research Teams. This role will also work with department heads across multiple business lines to help the CEO manage our enterprise business strategy and growth. The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee corporate accounting and shared services across multiple departments, business lines and subsidiaries.
• Identify risks to the organization’s financial health and make recommendations to align spend with business objectives. 
• Analyze revenue streams to enable data-driven decision making to support enterprise growth. 
• Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
• Perform accounting due diligence of potential transactions and ensure seamless integration of acquisitions, financing and accounting requirements.
• Oversee FP&A deliverables comparing sales and profit projections to actual figures and budgeted expenses to actual expenses; make any necessary adjustments to future projections and budgets.
• Review planning process and suggest improvements to current methods.
• Analyze operations to identify areas in need of investment, reorganization, downsizing, or elimination.
• Work with the executive team to coordinate planning and establish priorities for the planning process.
• Study long-range economic trends and project their impact on future growth in sales and market share.
• Identify opportunities for expansion into new product areas.
• Oversee investment of funds and work with investment bankers to raise additional capital required for expansion.
• Run ad hoc reports and sensitivities with relatively short turnaround times.
• Develop internal metrics and provide necessary support for business decision-making.
• Lead a team of accounting professionals, providing them guidance and mentorship.

An ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience with renewable energy infrastructure
• Experience with energy commodities, preferably environmental commodities
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple types of project financings
• Knowledge and experience with GAAP
• A problem-solver with the vision and skillset necessary to advance organizational maturity. 
• Demonstrated ability to compile and manage complex sets of financial data.
• Extremely organized with the ability to advance multiple projects within tight timelines.
• Strong collaboration, communication and relationship skills.

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, Sol Systems provides health insurance, retirement benefits, partial gym reimbursement, education benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays, and the opportunity to work in a unique and dynamic environment.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.