Finance and Administrative Officer - Energize Delaware

Blackwell HR•Dover, DE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Delaware Sustainable Energy Utility, Inc., d.b.a. Energize Delaware, is a non-profit organization with a mission to inspire sustainable energy solutions for a thriving environment and economy. Energize Delaware is seeking a mission-driven Finance Officer to lead the organization’s financial management, capital strategy, and clean energy finance programs, such as our Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) and our Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC) programs along with potential future bond issuances. This person will be responsible for assisting the Executive Director develop the annual budget and budget forecast. They will also be responsible for the management of our loan repayment and collections portfolio to include third party loan services partners.

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics with MBA, CPA, CFA preferred
Knowledge and understanding of energy efficiency and renewable energy industry preferred
Experience managing multiple budgets and funding sources with 5 or more years of experience
Experience with loan funds or energy finance preferred
Familiarity with ESPC, C-PACE, public-private partnerships, and sustainable lending organizations preferred
Strong analytical skills
Understanding of government accounting standards and non-profit finance required
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to explain complex concepts for non-financial audiences

Responsibilities

Manage the annual budget and budget forecast
Manage loan portfolio both residential and commercial
Coordinate with staff on deployment of capital within the State
Maximize public and private capital
Advance clean energy solutions to expand our energy investment portfolio
Provide regular financial reporting to the Executive Director
Ensure compliance with all funding requirements
Assist with the annual auditing process
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial integrity
Manage the Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy Finance and Energy Saving Performance Contracting programs
Coordinate with capital providers and market participants
Monitor loan repayments and coordinating loan collections in cases of defaults
Act as program lead on bond issuance planning
Manage the SREC programs and SREC portfolio
Provide financial results and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
Establish best practices and standardized processes for financial planning and analysis.
Oversee internal controls and procedures to safeguard organizational assets and mitigate financial risk