Director of Finance- Alternative Energy Industry

The Awareness Group is seeking a Director of Finance for its Scottsdale, AZ office in the alternative energy sector. This role involves managing relationships with banks, negotiating terms, and overseeing financial operations. Candidates should have a degree in finance or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Our nationwide commercial and residential alternative energy finance division, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is seeking a Director of Finance. In this role, you will be the primary point of contact with banks and financial partners for our growing business.

The company is a soon to be public entity and growing quickly, highly entrepreneurial, fast paced, and can offer a level of engagement that most companies cannot. We hire “doers” who are driven, take ownership of their work, and proactively seek out problems that need to be solved. This position will be based in Scottsdale

Essential Functions

Project Finance and M&A
• Source and cultivate relationships with project buyers, lenders and tax credit purchasers
• Negotiate commercial terms with project buyers, lenders and tax credit purchasers
• Build financial models for banks and company principles
• Drive transaction structuring to maximize project economics
• Manage bank diligence, legal review, and closing of loans and tax credit sales

Banking, Insurance, and Cash Management
• Develop strong working relationship with existing bank partners
• Assist with short, medium and long-term cash management and planning (3+ months out)
• Manage covenants and reporting to banks to ensure we are in compliance with loans
• Manage insurance relationships, bonding capacity, and diligence requests

Asset Management
• Develop asset management functions for operating portfolio
• Manage on-going reporting requirements
• Ensure operation and maintenance providers are performing in accordance with standards

Other Functions

· Oversee all daily functions of the residential and commercial finance department

· Review incoming applications

· Ensure all quality control measurements are being adhered to in the division

· Continue to seek out and onboard additional finance lending options to broaden the scope of our offerings.

· Underwrite dealer and contractor applications to be approved as an approved dealer/contractor within the network.

· Hire, manage, and train team to handle all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the division.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• Degree in business, finance, accounting, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in a similar financial role.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial company.
• A strong candidate will demonstrate drive and initiative, curiosity, and transparency throughout their engagement with channel partners.
• Ability and interest to learn and master new material, as required, and speak confidently on it.
• A collaborative and engaging team member.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Interest in understanding the full business model and project development cycle.
• Creative thinking and problem solving skills that may identify new or improved strategies.
• Able to multitask, take initiative, and absorb information quickly.
• Must be able to problem solve and find creative solutions collaboratively and individually.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Results-driven and organized with a strong work ethic and commitment. Track progress (KPI’s), report results, and actively work with team members to resolve any bottlenecks or problems.
• A self-motivated starter who can work independently and proactively solve problems when necessary.
• High ethical standards.

Benefits
• Salary commensurate with experience. This is a a six figure opportunity.
• Bonus potential.

The above information is designed to outline the functions and requirements of this position. It does not identify all tasks that may be expected.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:
• Office

Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):
• Do you have any experience in the solar/alternative energy space?

Experience:
• Finance: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:
• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:
• Scottsdale, AZ 85251 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
• Scottsdale, AZ 85251: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person