Vice President (VP)/Senior Director of Finance at Cypress Creek Renewables (View all jobs) (https://ccrenew.com/careers/)

Durham, NC

The Company

Cypress Creek Renewables is powering a sustainable future, one project at a time. We develop, finance, own and operate utility-scale and distributed solar and storage projects across the country. Fostering a diverse group of innovative thinkers from all backgrounds, Cypress people are drawn to work in a purpose-driven organization. We hope you will join us.

The Cypress Creek Solutions (CCS, Solutions, the Company) organization seeks to increase energy sustainability and security by maximizing solar and storage asset performance throughout the US. Our mission is to see underperformance and sell solutions that deliver the best megawatt hours for our customers. CCS currently own’s 2.4 GW of solar and energy storage assets and operates an additional 3.3 GW on behalf of third-party customers.

Overview

The Vice President (VP)/Senior Director of Finance for Solutions will have responsibility for the strategic planning, implementation, managing and running of all the finance activities of the Solutions, including financial planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and fund management, reporting to the CFO of CCR. The VP/Senior Director Finance will partner with Solutions leadership to continuously develop, refine, and execute the Solutions business strategy. In addition, the VP/Senior Director Finance will partner with the CCR Chief Investment Officer in support of raising capital for assets owned and operated by CCS. As a member of CCR’s senior management, the VP/Senior Director will be comfortable in a leadership role that requires clear and effective communication skills.

The Solutions organization owns, operates, and maintains 5.6 GW of solar and battery storage projects throughout the United States. We are looking for a team member who is excited by a fast pace and rapidly growing industry and is eager to make CCS the leading solar and storage owner and operator.

Responsibilities

• Directly lead the financial planning and analysis team members supporting CCS including but not limited to cash management, financial forecasting, financial analysis, and budgeting;

• Directly lead the fund management team members responsible for fund financial analysis, tax equity analysis, fund cash management, and financial sensitivity analysis.

• Collaborate with the VP Accounting and Company Accountants for Operational Accounting, Monthly Close, and routine Fund Audits;

• Provide strategic recommendations to CCS leadership and members of the executive management team;

• Oversee the preparation of all monthly financial reporting;

• Advise on long-term business and financial planning;

• Ensure cash flow is compatible with operations by overseeing day-to-day accounting, recording, reporting, and internal-control activities of the organization

• Provide commercial insight and leadership across the business in order to exceed business plan targets;

• Responsible for ensuring the risk and compliance management framework is embedded operational, and CCS remains compliant with all federal and state laws;

• Collaborate closely with CCS senior management to execute the CCS business strategy;

• Advise and collaborate with CCRs Chief Investment Officer on company, portfolio and/or project level refinancing's; and

• Develop and implement financial processes, best practices, tools, and automation to ensure a well-controlled yet flexible organization that has strong fiscal management, project coordination, cross-team communications, and workflows;

Skills and Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance related activities in the renewable energy and/or power generation industry.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams through complex challenges.

• Demonstrated understanding of Lean practices and change management.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics with an MBA and/or CPA desired

• Ability to drive organizational change.

• Strong financial acumen with business modeling experience.

• Self-motivated with a high level of initiative, attention to detail and accountability.

• Ability to multi-task and work in a deadline driven environment.

• Strong interest in joining a dynamic, value-building environment and being part of a high-performing and collaborative team.

• Leadership and interpersonal skills to drive an empowering culture and serve as an ideal team player.

• Embrace and live by the mission and values of Cypress Creek Renewables

Location: Position will be based out of our Durham, NC office and will be on a hybrid in-office schedule also open to Remote DOE.

Benefits:

• 15 days of Paid Time Off, accrual up to 20 days, 11 observed holidays.

• 401(k) Match

• Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision and health insurance

• Wellness stipend, family planning stipend, and generous parental leave

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Phone Bill Reimbursement

• Fully expensed company travel, mileage reimbursement

• Company Swag

  A note to Recruiting Agencies Cypress Creek Renewables Human Resources te am does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, staffing firms, or related agencies. The Human Resources team coordinates all recruiting and h iring at our company. We do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters unless authorized by the Human Resources team and if a signed agreement is in place. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered property of C CR and we are not responsible for any related fees . All communication related to recruiting partnerships should ONLY be directed to the Human Resources team.

Cypress Creek Renewables is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and values diversity, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.