Chief Financial Officer

SUSTAINABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENTS INC-posted 16 days ago

Full-time • Executive

Hybrid • Rochester, NY

101-250 employees

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GreenSpark Solar is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead all financial functions and guide the organization’s long-term financial health. Reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a key member of the Leadership Team, the CFO plays a critical role in shaping strategy, supporting growth, and ensuring financial excellence across the company. The ideal candidate thrives in a mission-driven, fast-evolving environment focused on triple bottom line success, People, Planet, and Profit and brings a balanced mix of strategic insight, operational depth, and strong leadership.

Serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and Leadership Team, helping shape corporate strategy, long-range planning, and organizational priorities.
Evaluate the financial impact of new programs, growth initiatives, investments, and regulatory actions.
Provide insights and recommendations to drive revenue growth, profitability, and organizational performance.
Take a thoughtful, balanced approach that considers stakeholder outcomes and supports GreenSpark’s triple bottom line values.
Lead long- and short-term financial planning, forecasting, modeling, and scenario analysis aligned with company goals.
Analyze financial strengths, risks, and opportunities; develop strategies to optimize performance and mitigate weaknesses.
Develop and implement a comprehensive set of KPIs to monitor business health and evaluate team performance.
Ensure timely, accurate analysis of financial performance and trends to support executive decision-making.
Provide executive oversight of all accounting operations, including month-end close, audit preparation, internal controls, A/R, A/P, grants accounting, and compliance.
Ensure financial records and reporting comply with GAAP and all funds are properly monitored.
Oversee the preparation and approval of financial statements, reports, dashboards, and internal/external financial communications.
Continuously improve financial processes, systems, and policies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.
Oversee budgeting, cash flow management, cost allocation, and financial controls across all company programs and locations.
Lead capital planning and capital raising efforts aligned with company growth goals, including debt, equity, and hybrid financing structures.
Develop and manage banking, lending, and financial institution partnerships.
Engage with prospective capital partners and represent the organization in investment, financing, and strategic partnership discussions.
Oversee treasury functions, risk management, insurance, and cash management strategies.
Provide executive oversight of IT strategy, systems, and technology investments to support organizational efficiency and scalability.
Ensure that ERP, reporting, and data systems (including Accumatica or other platforms) effectively support operational and financial needs.
Stay informed on technology trends that can enhance innovation, data integrity, and automation.
Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting teams to support high performance, professional development, and succession planning.
Promote collaboration across departments through financial education and training for managers and staff.
Hire, evaluate, coach, and manage team members in alignment with company policies and values.

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, or related field required.
10–12 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including FP&A, strategy, risk management, treasury, and capital planning.
Experience with capital structuring and capital raising (debt, equity, mezzanine).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; strong Excel skills required.
Working knowledge of ERP systems (Accumatica preferred).
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear financial reports and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving ability with the capacity to interpret and act on complex financial and operational information.

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related discipline strongly preferred.
Experience with construction accounting, project-based financial reporting, or renewable energy preferred.
Experience with employee ownership structures (ESOP, COOP, Phantom Equity) preferred.

Base salary begins at $200,000, with final compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Weekly pay
Quarterly bonus potential based on company performance
Company-issued cell phone or reimbursement
401(k) profit sharing plan
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Paid downtown parking and/or parking validation provided
3 weeks of vacation in your first year, followed by flexible paid time off moving forward.
12 days of paid sick leave
8 paid company-wide closure days
Opportunities for professional growth through training and development programs
Annual company retreat to foster team building and company culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and counseling services
Pet-friendly work environment

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