Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

InCharge Energy•Richmond, VA

About The Position

InCharge Energy is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the company’s financial strategy, operations, and organizational scaling as we continue to build a market-leading EV infrastructure platform. This role is responsible for the full finance function, including accounting, FP&A, and capital strategy—while also overseeing the company’s People (HR) organization. The CFO will serve as a key partner to the CEO and executive team, owning both the financial integrity of the business and the organizational infrastructure required to scale effectively. This includes direct oversight of the Director of Accounting (Controller) and leadership of the People function, ensuring alignment between financial performance, workforce planning, and company growth. This role requires a leader who can operate at both a strategic and operational level—driving capital efficiency, building scalable systems, and developing a high-performing organization across finance and people functions. PLEASE NOTE: We are not accepting agency submissions for this role. All unsolicited resumes will not be considered.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including experience as a CFO or senior finance leader
Strong experience across accounting, FP&A, and financial operations
Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience overseeing or closely partnering with People/HR functions
Proven ability to build and scale financial systems, processes, and teams
Experience with capital strategy, fundraising, and investor engagement
Experience supporting Board reporting and executive-level decision making
Strong understanding of operational finance, including project-based or field service environments
Experience with inventory management, hardware costing, and unit economics
Ability to translate operational performance into clear financial insights
Experience operating in a high-growth, evolving environment
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required

Nice To Haves

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, helping define and execute company strategy
Lead financial planning aligned to growth, profitability, and capital efficiency
Provide strategic guidance on: Pricing and margin expansion Market expansion and partnerships Capital allocation and investment priorities
Translate operational performance into actionable financial insights
Own the full finance organization, including: Director of Accounting (Controller) and accounting team FP&A and financial planning Revenue operations
Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes (target: 5–7 days)
Maintain a clean balance sheet and strong internal controls
Oversee the People/HR function, including: Workforce planning and headcount strategy Compensation and benefits design Performance management and organizational development
Align hiring plans and organizational structure with financial targets and operating plan
Partner with leadership to build a high-performance, accountable culture
Ensure compliance with employment laws and HR best practices
Partner with operations, engineering, and commercial teams to drive: Project-level profitability Cost discipline across field service and deployment
Revenue recognition aligned to complex contracts
Establish financial visibility into: Site-level economics Service margins Hardware vs recurring revenue performance
Oversee financial strategy for: Inventory management Hardware costing Project and deployment economics
Drive visibility into: Unit economics per charger/site Lifecycle profitability
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and controls
Lead capital planning, including: Fundraising strategy Debt/equity structuring Investor engagement
Build and maintain investor-grade financial models and Board reporting
Support M&A, strategic partnerships, and due diligence
Establish and maintain strong internal controls and governance frameworks
Ensure compliance with: US GAAP Multi-state and international tax requirements
Lead external audits and manage auditor relationships
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Build scalable financial and organizational infrastructure to support growth
Drive improvements in: ERP systems and reporting automation Data integrity across finance and HR systems
Align financial systems with operational and workforce systems
Build and lead a high-performing organization across: Finance (Accounting, FP&A, Revenue) People/HR
Establish clear KPIs, accountability, and performance standards
Scale teams and structure in line with company growth

Benefits

Full-time employees enjoy competitive compensation and benefits package including 401(k) matching contribution, health, dental, and vision, cell phone reimbursement (for most positions), generous vacation and paid sick leave, office meals and snacks, team building events and activities throughout the year.

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