VP Of Finance

About Us   Solar Landscape is the leading commercial and community solar developer in the United States.   We partner with the world's largest real estate companies to develop, install, and operate solar projects on commercial and industrial rooftops. Through our groundbreaking community solar model, households in surrounding communities can subscribe to receive solar power at a guaranteed discount.   To date, Solar Landscape has deployed over 400 megawatts of renewable energy projects totaling over $1 billion in capital investment. Solar Landscape was named the #1 Distributed Generation developer for 2023 by New Project Media and was awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s Equitable Community Solar Grand Prize.   We reinvest in our communities as a leading provider of solar PPAs to municipalities, schools, and universities, as well as through our award-winning solar workforce development program.   Solar Landscape is growing fast. Doubling in size year after year, we are looking for the best and brightest to drive our next phase of growth. We’re made up of thought leaders, thinkers, dreamers, doers. We are insightful, driven, rebellious, fun, and we are better together. Our diverse and unique backgrounds are all given a voice and seat at the table to help make real change for the communities we serve.    For more about Solar Landscape, visit www.solarlandscape.com.   About The Role

The VP of Finance will join the company to lead a team of experienced finance professionals and be responsible for overseeing all corporate finance, treasury, and accounting activities of Solar Landscape.  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in renewable energy, corporate finance, accounting, and financial planning.  The VP of Finance will play a pivotal role in shaping corporate financial strategy, optimizing financial processes, managing corporate cash flow, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making at the executive level.   We are headquartered in Asbury Park, NJ and are looking for the VP of Finance to be onsite at least 3 days/week.

Responsibilities

• General
• Build strong cross-functional relationships with other departments and business units to drive alignment and achieve common objectives.
• Lead and mentor a team of finance and accounting professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Drive the finance department forward through perpetual improvement and change management in the context of a company undergoing rapid growth.
• Accounting
• Manage and develop a team handling all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Supervise the quarter-end and year-end close processes and introduce monthly closings; oversee the preparation and analysis of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Continuously develop improvements to streamline accounting system's and team’s collaboration with other departments.
• Planning and Monitoring
• Develop corporate financial KPIs, policies and procedures; implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and provide guidance on financial planning, forecasting, and resource allocation.
• Ensure accurate, timely and insightful financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders including senior management and corporate financing counterparties.
• Operations
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, cash management, working capital levels and banking relationships to optimize liquidity and access to credit.
• Oversee fundings and draw requests from investors and lenders to project portfolios.
• Develop and implement treasury policies and procedures to mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Manage corporate insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA required; CFA, or other relevant professional certification a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate finance and accounting, with at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Experience in the construction or renewable energy sector required, preferably distributed generation solar.
• Deep understanding of financial principles, project finance concepts, and corporate financial planning techniques relevant to the solar energy sector.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively.
• Proven project management skills, including overseeing software conversions and other related initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics and Business Central is a plus.
• Demonstrates a proactive and self-initiated approach to tasks and challenges.