6.1. Chief Financial Officer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive financial strategies, including long-term financial planning, capital allocation, and risk management, aligned with the company’s vision and objectives. 
• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and executive leadership team, providing insights and recommendations on strategic initiatives, growth opportunities, and financial performance. 
• Ensure alignment between financial strategies and business objectives to drive sustainable growth and shareholder value. 
• Lead capital-raising efforts, including equity, debt, and project financing, to support operational expansion and strategic projects. 
• Negotiate complex financial structures such as project financing and equity capital, ensuring optimal terms for the company. 
• Cultivate relationships with banks, investors, and other financial institutions to secure funding and enhance financial flexibility. 
• Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. 
• Implement and maintain robust financial systems, processes, and controls to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency. 
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company’s long-term stability and resilience. 
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS), and tax requirements. 
• Lead the preparation for audits, investor reporting, and regulatory filings, ensuring transparency and accountability. 
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred. 
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably in clean technology, mining, manufacturing, or related industries. 
• Demonstrated success in fundraising, including experience with equity and debt financing, project financing, and capital markets. 
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex business opportunities and risks. 
• Deep understanding of mergers and acquisitions, capital structures, and corporate finance. 
• Proven ability to navigate high-growth environments and build scalable financial systems and processes. 
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams. 
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with investors, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in startup or fast-growing organizations, with a demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in dynamic environments is ideal. 
• Familiarity with innovative technologies and sustainability-focused industries. 
• A strong network within the financial community, particularly in capital-intensive industries. 

We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:

• Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company. 
• Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families. 
• Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world. 
• Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events, and celebrations. 
• Learning: Learning and development Opportunities to grow your skills and career. 
• Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference! 
• Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.