Director of FP&A

Job Description

A leading renewable energy organization specializing in distributed-generation solar and battery storage projects is seeking an experienced FP&A Director to oversee company-wide Financial Planning & Analysis activities. This role will establish and manage a recurring monthly forecasting cycle, compare forecast vs. budget vs. actuals, and reconcile variances. The FP&A Director will also lead annual budget planning and mid-year reforecasting. The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of solar project development, construction, and financing, along with a solid foundation in accounting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Excel-based tools to monitor actual vs. expected results and produce updated forecasts based on cross-department inputs.

• Support reporting requirements tied to private equity ownership.

• Provide training and professional development to team members.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls (e.g., SOX).

• Prepare weekly cash management forecasts.

• Identify cash surpluses/shortfalls with adequate lead time for treasury management decisions.

• Lead annual budgeting and monthly budget-to-actual tracking with detailed variance analysis.

• Partner with department leaders to establish and maintain accurate departmental budgets.

• Support corporate and project finance fundraising initiatives.

• Coordinate across Finance, Construction, and Accounting to establish accurate project budgets, ensure proper system entry, and oversee budget reconciliations.

• Manage Commercial Operation Date (COD) planning and communications, ensuring all departments finalize and document key project metrics.

• Collaborate with structured finance teams to review and update financing projections for in-development projects on a quarterly basis.

• Perform other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

• Prior experience leading or running an FP&A function.

• Strong financial modeling capabilities.

• Advanced Excel proficiency and strong skills across MS Office (PowerPoint, Word).

• Proactive, ownership-driven work style.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively across departments.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Solid understanding of financial and accounting principles.

• High attention to detail and strong communication skills.